Best practices in fisheries and aquaculture cooperatives to support small-scale fishers in Africa and Asia-Pacific region
The Global Network for capacity building to increase access of small-scale fisheries to financial services (CAFI SSF Network), in association with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), and the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Webinar Talk Series on Best Practices in Fisheries and Aquaculture Cooperatives to Support Small-Scale Fishers in Africa and Asia-Pacific Region, taking place online via Zoom on 15 October 2025 at 11:00 AM (Rome Time, GMT+2).
Fisheries and aquaculture cooperatives play a critical role in empowering small-scale fishers by facilitating access to financial services, strengthening market linkages, and building socio-economic resilience. As 2025 marks the International Year of Cooperatives, this webinar will highlight inspiring examples from Africa and Asia-Pacific, explore opportunities and challenges, and discuss how cooperatives can be strengthened to ensure inclusive and sustainable fisheries development.
What will be covered ?
- The role of cooperatives in facilitating inclusive financial services for SSF
- Government policies supporting cooperatives in fisheries and aquaculture
- Opportunities and challenges in rural cooperative development
- Innovative solutions, capacity building, and market opportunities in fish value chain activities
We encourage your participation in this important exchange, bringing together diverse perspectives to strengthen fisheries cooperatives and support small-scale fishers worldwide.
