THE THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Improving the collection and use of fisheries statistics and information for sustainable fisheries development and management in the Southeast Asian region. In addition, the Program Committee also took stock of countries' progress in implementing the 2011 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Resolution and Action Plan.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND ARRANGEMENTS OF THE MEETING

REVIEW OF SEAFDEC PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE YEAR 2015 AND PROPOSED PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2016

COOPERATION WITH DONORS, NON-MEMBER GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

OTHER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT MATTERS

SEASOFIA

REPORT OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM COMMITTEE. The Thirty-Eighth Program Committee Meeting of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) was held in Manila, Philippines, from November 23 to 25, 2015, and was organized by the Aquaculture Department (AQD).

OPENING OF THE MEETING

The program committee meeting was attended by members of the SEAFDEC program committee for Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam together with their delegations and representatives of participating SEAFDEC partners, namely: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Oceans and Fisheries Partnership and USAID/Regional Development Mission for Asia. The meeting was also attended by the SEAFDEC Acting Secretary General and Heads of Departments as ex-officio members of the SEAFDEC Program Committee, together with officers from the SEAFDEC Secretariat and Departments.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND ARRANGEMENTS OF THE MEETING

REVIEW OF SEAFDEC PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE YEAR 2015 AND PROPOSED PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2016

Programs under the FCG/ASSP Mechanism

Program Thrust I: Developing and Promoting Responsible Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Program Thrust II: Enhancing Capacity and Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade
Program Thrust III: Improving Management Concepts and Approaches for Sustainable Fisheries
Program Thrust IV: Providing Policy and Advisory Services for Planning and Executing Management of Fisheries
Program Thrust V: Addressing International Fisheries-related Issues from a Regional Perspective
Special Project
New Projects from 2016

In addition, the program committee member for Vietnam informed the meeting that although the results of the implementation of the country's joint management activities could be shared with other countries, the reports are in the Vietnamese language. The Program Committee noted the progress and achievements in the implementation of the project on the exploration of offshore fisheries resources in Southeast Asia in 2015, as well as the proposed activities for 2016.

Departmental Programs

Aquaculture Department
Training Department

The Program Committee member for Vietnam shared the view that the project is beneficial to the country, but incorporating the e-CDT system as planned would be a major challenge for small-scale fisheries. The Program Committee Member for Indonesia expressed willingness to send researchers from Indonesia to be involved in research activities on feed formulation and obtain information on technology developed by AQD in this regard.

Other Programs

The Program Committee noted the results of the project in 2015 and supported the implementation of the proposed activities in 2016. In addition, the Program Committee member for Thailand assured the meeting that the country will continue to support the technical exchange of expertise between Thailand and Myanmar under this project.

PIPELINE PROJECTS AND EMERGING NEEDS FOR PREPARATION OF FUTURE PROJECT PROPOSALS

COOPERATION WITH DONORS, NON-MEMBER GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Monitoring and Evaluation of SEAFDEC Programs for 2015 and Onwards
Review of the Implementation of the 2011 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Resolution and Plan of Action 93. The Program Committee took note of the review conducted by the SEAFDEC Secretariat of the
High-Level Consultation on Regional Cooperation in Sustainable Fisheries Development Towards The ASEAN Economic Community: Combating IUU Fishing and Enhancing the
Issues on FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication

The Program Committee noted the review carried out by the SEAFDEC Secretariat of the 93. The Program Committee noted the review conducted by the SEAFDEC Secretariat of the implementation of the 2011 ASEAN-SEAFDEC Resolution and Plan of Action by the AMSs (Annex 11).

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH MEETING OF THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Adoption of Report of the Meeting

The Program Committee took note of the draft outline and work plan for the preparation of the Southeast Asian Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SEASOFIA) as shown in Annex 14. The meeting was also informed that SEAFDEC publishes the annual Fishery Statistical Bulletin of Southeast Asia, which includes a. short synthesis of the status of fisheries in the region based on statistical data from the countries.

Date and Venue of the Thirty-ninth Meeting of the Program Committee

While commending SEAFDEC for its efforts in producing SEASFIA, the Program Committee Member for Indonesia felt that the frequency of publication of SEASFIA every five years may be too long and based on the timeliness of the information, SEAFDEC was requested to consider printing SEASFIA at a shorter interval like every 5 years. Therefore, the National Coordinators were asked to facilitate the provision of the necessary information to ensure that inputs to SEASOFIA reflect the true picture of fisheries and aquaculture in the region.

CLOSING OF THE MEETING

However, it was clarified that the SEAFDEC Council agreed to publish SEASOFIA every five years, taking into account that there may not be many problems in the region in some years. Regarding the papers to be included in SEASOFIA, the AQD leader informed the meeting that AQD could provide trend information based on the scientific literature, but could be limited to what is available in the literature and references.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

OPENING REMARKS

AGENDA

Opening of the Meeting

Adoption of Agenda and Arrangement of the Meeting

Review of SEAFDEC Program Implementation for the Year 2015 and Proposed Programs for the Year 2016

Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Mechanism

Research to improve sustainable utilization and management of sharks and rays in the Southeast Asian region. Application of fishway design principles to improve sustainability of inland fisheries resources in the Southeast Asian region (ACIAR supported project).

Other Program Management Matters

PROGRAMS UNDER THE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP

Existing Programs

Developing and Promoting Responsible Fisheries for Poverty Alleviation & Food Security

Enhancing Capacity & Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish Products in

Providing Policy & Advisory Services for Planning & Executing Management of Fisheries Fisheries Resource Survey and Operational Plan for M.V

Special Project

Brief Project Description
Background and Justification
Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Objectives, Outcomes and Outputs of the Project

Overall Scope/Description of Project
Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013-2017

Achievements of the Project Implementation for the Present Year 2015
Information of Present Year Activity including Involved Stakeholders
Achievements and Expected Outcomes/Outputs of the Activity
List of Completed Publications and Others
Evaluation from Participants of Member Countries for WS and Training Course Planned activity Evaluation/ Views from Participants
Major Impacts/Issues
Proposed Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2016
Expected Outcomes/Outputs of Activity for the Year 2016
Schedule of Activity for the year 2016

Production of promotional material on the importance of fisheries resource management for sustainable fisheries. Developed the course curriculum, training session plan and training toolkit on fisheries expansion methodologies.

OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Brief Project Description

Objectives, Outcomes and Outputs of the Project

A number of activities have been carried out to promote the optimization of energy use and safety at sea for fishing vessels. Dissemination of international guidelines for energy and safety optimization at sea to key stakeholders (national language of ASEAN member states).

Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2013-2017)

Achievements and Expected Outcome/Outputs of the Activity

Sub-activity 1.1 Training on the optimization of energy and safety at sea for small fishing vessels in Cambodia, 29 September to 1 October 2015. There are one hundred (100) translated optimization of energy and safety at sea for small fishing vessels guidelines copies published by SEAFDEC/ TD.

Evaluation from Participants of Member Countries for WS and Training Course Planned activity Evaluation/Views from Participants

An on-site training program on energy optimization and marine safety for small fishing vessels was organized from 29 September to 1 October 2015 in Prek Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The remaining copies can support Cambodia's national program in related training to optimize energy and safety at sea for small fishing vessels.

PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR 2016

Schedule of Activity for the Year 2016

Project title: Promoting measures to improve sustainable fisheries resources in critical habitats/fishing grounds in Southeast Asia. Regional training programs on the theory and methodology of fisheries resource improvement and habitat conservation measures will be conducted to build capacity in ASEAN Member States to promote the sustainable improvement of fisheries resources.

Technical assistance at pilot project sites and capacity building on the recovery of fish stocks and habitats/fishing grounds. Promote and expand the restoration of fisheries resources and habitat/fishing grounds in the ASEAN region.

Achievements of the Project Implementation for the present year

-activity 1.2: Gathering information on appropriate design of resource improvement practices, including their evaluation and promotion. -Activity 2.2: Technical assistance at pilot sites for diagnosis of fishing grounds and evaluation of fisheries ecosystem management.

Achievements of the Project Implementation for the Present Year

Achievements and Expected Outcome/Output of the Activity

Planned activity Expected result/output Seahorse performance before release, . appropriate time of release, etc.) to ensure optimal conditions for the animals' survival. This training program expanded and demonstrated the breeding, brood seed production, nutrition and health management of grouper, sea bass, snapper, etc.

Evaluation from Participants of Member Countries for WS and Training Course

Workshop to develop policy recommendation on the sustainability of catadromous eel resources in the region. Understanding the current status and recent trend of eel fisheries and eel resources in the region.

Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Objectives, Outcome and Output of the Project

Holding a workshop to review activities and methodologies for promoting inland fisheries and finding ways forward. Study on co-management and rights-based management of fisheries applicable to inland fisheries of the region.

Activity/Sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2016

To improve the knowledge and understanding of occurrences and occurrences of toxic HABs in the ASEAN region. Participation of at least 8 member countries ASEAN-SEAFDEC is planning a regional training course to identify biotoxin-producing HAB species in the region.

Proposed Activity/sub-activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2016

A regional workshop on cold chain management for seafood will be organized by MFRD and held in Singapore. Each country will draw up a section or sections of the Cold Chain Management Guidelines for Seafood.

Activity, Sub-activity and Proposed Budget for 2015-2019)

The delivery vehicle will be based on the results of the previous vaccination study in shrimp. Sub-activity 2.2 Assessment and evaluation of the use of JTEDs in the Philippines and Indonesia.

Completion and dissemination of the ASEAN Guidelines to prevent fish and fishery products from IUU fishing activities from entering the supply chain. Establishment and dissemination of the "ASEAN Guidelines for Preventing IUU Fish and Fishery Products from Entering the Supply Chain" and a potential catch documentation scheme for ASEAN countries.

Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs and Activities of the project

Discussion and development of practical models for CBRM/Co-management of coastal small-scale and inland fisheries with member countries. Monitoring and further supporting the activities of Member States to facilitate CBRM/Co-management and collection of fishing activity information.

ACHIEVEMENT OF 2015 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 1. Achievements of the Project Implementation for the Year 2015

Information of Present Year Activity including Involved Stakeholders List of Actual Sub-Activity Type of

Achievements and Expected Outcome/Outputs of the Activity Planed activity Expected

Report on follow-up activities on the current situation regarding challenges in implementing/promoting CBRM/co-management in Thailand, 22-26 February and 3-7 August 2015, Nam Oon Dam, Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand. Strengthen field training to introduce appropriate participatory CBRM/Co-management mechanism, including methodology for collecting information on fishing activity.

Major impacts/issues

Proposed Activity/Sub-Activity, Workplan and Estimated Budget for the Year 2016

Expected Outcomes/Outputs of Activity for the year 2016

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for data collection of sharks and rays will be developed and verified by the participating countries. Work plan for data collection in the participating countries developed in consultation with the project staff.

Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities 1 Objectives, Outcomes and Outputs of the Project

Production/distribution of the Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture publication, which includes information on status and trends of fisheries, important fisheries-related issues, etc., which should provide a basis for sustainable fisheries management. Furthermore, the preparation of Southeast Asian State of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SEASOFIA) publication also started at the end of 2015 with the participation of SEAFDEC departments in the 16th SEAFDEC Information Staff Program (ISP) meeting to develop and agree draft structure come over required input for the publication.

Major Impacts/Issues

Subactivity 1.2 Workshop on identification of sharks and rolls and data collection in the region. Workshop on identification of sharks and rolls and data collection in the region Sub-activity 1.3.

Achievements of the project Implementation for the Present Year

1) 11de vergadering van die AEG-CITES op 7-8 Mei 2015 by Rizqun International Hotel, Banda Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam. 3) 11de vergadering van die AEG-CITES op 7-8 Mei 2015 by Rizqun International Hotel, Banda Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.

Evaluation from Participants of Member Countries

Carry out the full operation of the SEAFDEC program database to increase the effectiveness of program management. Continued publication and dissemination of the Fish For the People, to improve its visibility to the member states, regional and international arenas.

OVERALL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Background and Justification

Project Overall Objectives, Outcomes, Outputs, Indicators and Activities Overall Objectives (Outcomes objectives)