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将社会保护和经济包容与斯里兰卡沿海渔业管理相结合(英)2024
世界银行·2024-11-25 08:15

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the coastal fisheries sector in Sri Lanka Core Insights - Sri Lanka's coastal fisheries are crucial for livelihoods, food, and nutrition, contributing approximately 1.2% to the GDP in 2022, with around 586,000 people employed in the sector [6][10] - Coastal fish stocks are declining, failing to meet domestic demand, which negatively impacts livelihoods [7][10] - The report emphasizes the need for integrating Social Protection and Jobs (SPJ) policies with fisheries management to support fishers during stock rebuilding efforts and enhance long-term sustainability [11][12] Summary by Sections Introduction - Coastal fisheries are integral to Sri Lanka's economy and culture, providing significant employment and nutrition [6] - The sector's contribution to GDP and employment statistics highlight its importance, with 2.7 million people relying on fisheries for their livelihoods [6][10] Current Challenges - Coastal fish stocks are in decline due to increased fishing efforts and inadequate fisheries management [7][10] - The report identifies the need for innovative approaches to engage coastal communities in sustainable fisheries management [7][10] Opportunities for SPJ Integration - Strengthening governance and cooperation among ministries to design coherent SPJ policies [3][11] - Supporting poor fishers to comply with short-term restrictions aimed at rebuilding fish stocks [3][11] - Promoting alternative employment through economic inclusion programs to prevent increased fishing efforts [3][11] Data and Methods - The study utilized a literature review and socioeconomic survey data to assess the needs and aspirations of coastal fishing households [41][44] - The survey focused on household demographics, economic activities, and aspirations for education and livelihood improvement [44][46] Main Findings - Sri Lanka's SPJ policies have low coverage and inadequacy, with only 30% of the population benefiting from social assistance [46] - The report highlights the need for reforms to ensure that SPJ systems effectively meet the needs of vulnerable fishing communities [46][51]