Annual Meeting of The Project "Improving Fishers' Livelihood and Fisheries Co-Management in Inland and Coastal Small-Scale Fisheries"

Abstract

The Annual Meeting for the project "Improving Fishers’ Livelihood and Fisheries Co-management in Inland and Coastal Small-scale Fisheries" was held from 2 to 3 December 2025 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, to review 2025 progress and finalize the 2026 work plan. Attended by 11 representatives from SEAFDEC/TD, SEAFDEC/IFRDMD, and focal points from Cambodia, Thailand, and Lao PDR, the meeting focused on strengthening project implementation through the identification of lessons learned and enhanced regional coordination. A key component of the program was a study visit to the Nam Xouang Reservoir, a successful pilot site for fisheries co-management and alternative livelihood development, which facilitated the exchange of best practices among participants. By integrating field-based insights with strategic planning, the meeting provided a framework for improving future project guidance and ensuring the sustainability of small-scale fisheries livelihoods across the participating member countries.