Mauritius – Workshop to validate proposal for National Fisheries Information System
A validation workshop to review a project proposal for the establishment of a national Fisheries Information System (FIS) in Mauritius was held today at the Albion Fisheries Research Centre, as part of efforts to modernise the country’s fisheries data systems and provide policymakers with reliable information to support the sustainable management of marine resources.
The workshop, organised by the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, is part of the project “Enhancing Coastal Fisheries Management in Mauritius through Evaluation and Improvement of Fisheries Data Collection Systems”, being implemented under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fish Fund.
The proposal is being prepared for submission under the WTO Fish Fund Category II grant window. The proposed FIS is intended to strengthen the collection, reporting, analysis and management of fisheries data, providing authorities with more reliable information for decision-making and sustainable fisheries management.
The workshop follows a stakeholder consultation held on 19 and 20 May 2026, which brought together representatives of fishing communities, Ministries, enforcement agencies and other stakeholders. Participants identified weaknesses in existing fisheries data collection systems.
The validation workshop provided an opportunity for stakeholders to examine the project proposal and ensure that it reflects the recommendations and priorities identified during the consultation in May 2026.
Addressing participants, the Director of Fisheries, Mrs Meera Satishchandra Koonjul, stressed the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in improving fisheries data management while highlighting the opportunity provided through the WTO Fish Fund. She underlined the need for reliable and professionally managed fisheries data to support effective decision-making.
The WTO Fish Fund Consultant, Mr Aymen Charef who is facilitating the workshop, reaffirmed support to ensure that the project reflects the priorities and practical needs of those working in the fisheries sector.
Source : GIS Mauritius
