Improving Community Livelihood and Fisheries Management through Volunteerism and Entrepreneurship

PUBLICATION DATE:

Monday, April 25, 2016

PUBLICATION TYPE:

Case Studies

STATUS:

Available

DESCRIPTION:

Fishing is a main source of income in Stung Hav District with about 75-80 percent of the population occupied as artisanal fishers or about 9,500 individuals. Most of the fishers in Stung Hav share the belief that when there is increased competition and less catch, bigger boats and more efficient fishing gears are required to harvest more fish. Some fishers are prompted to borrow money from the local bank or private money lenders and others sell their properties to “modernize” their fishing gear. Lack of fish begets stronger resolve to get more fish.

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