Fisheries and aquaculture Data collection and management (Strategy and Methods)

FAO Fisheries Statistics and Information Branch is presenting its core activities in terms of support to Member Countries to reinforce their capacity to produce fisheries statistics for the benefit of FOA but also IOTC.

First, the role of FAO related to SDG indicators is recalled, with the source of data coming from national and regional level.

Secondly, the role of FAO as standard owners and providers is recalled. Some of these standards are endorsed by IOTC and are supporting harmonization and standardization of statistics.

Finally, the mandate of FAO to provide technical support to Member Countries is presented. The different tools to reinforce countries capacities to produce fisheries statistics are listed, from technical papers, international course on fisheries statistics to IT solutions in support to streamlined fisheries statistics supply chain.

Convergence of activities and support between FAO and IOTC is highlighted in the conclusion.