Gambia-Senegal Sustainable Fisheries Project Year 3, Annual Report

The project aims to promote sustainable fisheries management and improve the livelihoods of fishing communities in The Gambia and Senegal. The project's goal is to establish effective co-management plans for the sole fishery and oyster and cockle fisheries in The Gambia. To achieve this, the project has implemented several interventions, including the development of a sole fishery co-management plan, an oyster and cockle co-management plan, and a water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) program. The project has also strengthened the capacity of local organizations, including the TRY Oyster Women's Association and the National Sole Co-Management Committee (NASCOM). In Year 3, the project made significant progress in achieving its intermediate results. The sole fishery co-management plan was finalized, and the oyster and cockle co-management plan was developed. The WASH program was implemented in several communities, resulting in improved access to clean water and sanitation facilities. The project also conducted a comparative cost study on sole fish in The Gambia and Senegal, which highlighted the economic benefits of sustainable fisheries management. The project has also made progress in strengthening the capacity of local organizations. The TRY Oyster Women's Association received training on sustainable fisheries management, and the NASCOM was strengthened through the development of a governance scorecard. The project also conducted a bi-lateral climate change vulnerability assessment with Senegal, which identified areas of vulnerability and recommended strategies for adaptation. In terms of gender, the project has made significant progress in promoting the participation of women in fisheries management. The TRY Oyster Women's Association has been actively involved in the project, and women have been trained on sustainable fisheries management and business skills. The project has also implemented a gender-sensitive approach to fisheries management, which has resulted in improved access to resources and decision-making opportunities for women. The project has also made progress in promoting sustainability. The project has implemented a number of interventions aimed at reducing the environmental impact of fisheries, including the development of a mangrove reforestation program and the promotion of sustainable fishing practices. The project has also conducted a number of studies on the environmental impact of fisheries, including a study on the effects of climate change on fisheries. In terms of indicator results, the project has made significant progress in achieving its intermediate results. The project has reported a 121,245-hectare increase in areas under improved management, and a 6,304-hectare increase in areas under improved management for the oyster and cockle fisheries. The project has also reported a 27% increase in household income among project participants compared to the control group. Overall, the Gambia-Senegal Sustainable Fisheries Project has made significant progress in promoting sustainable fisheries management and improving the livelihoods of fishing communities in The Gambia and Senegal. The project's interventions have resulted in improved access to clean water and sanitation facilities, strengthened capacity of local organizations, and promoted sustainability and gender equality.