Empowering women in fisheries |07 June 2025
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A major milestone in the empowerment of Seychellois women was marked this week with the official launch of a specialised training programme on Fisheries Business Management.
The initiative brings together 32 participants, including representatives from 91香蕉视频鈥� Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT), the 91香蕉视频 Fisheries Authority (SFA), 91香蕉视频 Institute of Distance and Open Learning (SIDOL), African Women in Fisheries Processing and Trade Network (AWFISHNET), selected women applicants, lecturers and other key stakeholders in the fisheries and blue economy sector.
The training, which spans across critical areas such as finance, marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, aquaculture and fish processing, is designed to equip women with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the fisheries value chain and take on greater leadership roles in the sector.
鈥淭his programme reflects our continued commitment to gender inclusion and sustainable development within 91香蕉视频鈥� blue economy,鈥� said Betty Mondon, the project's coordinator, at the opening ceremony.
鈥淓mpowering women in fisheries isn鈥檛 just about equity 鈥� it鈥檚 also a strategic move to boost innovation, sustainability, and resilience across our coastal communities.鈥�
Organised with support and funding from SeyCCAT and facilitated by experts in business and fisheries management, the programme will include both theoretical and hands-on sessions, allowing participants to gain practical experience and build viable business models.
The participants include women entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, cooperative members, and community leaders who were selected based on their potential to impact the fisheries sector in meaningful ways. The training also promotes collaboration between institutions, government agencies, and the private sector, further strengthening the ecosystem for sustainable fisheries development in 91香蕉视频.
鈥淲e are proud to partner with such initiatives that contribute not only to women鈥檚 empowerment but also to the long-term impact of such projects towards the health of our ocean and communities,鈥� said Fabian Palmyre, director of SIDOL.
The programme is expected to open new avenues for female entrepreneurship in the fisheries sector and encourage broader participation in the blue economy. It also aligns with听AWFISHNET 91香蕉视频 goals to foster inclusive, sustainable livelihoods while enhancing local capacity and leadership for marine resource management.
The accompanying photos show some highlights of the training session.
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