Abstract

SSFs are an important economic resource, both at the local and global level; their depletion has ramifications on fundamental aspects of life, spanning from food security to society’s wellbeing and culture. On the global scale, SSFs provides food security, and a source of livelihoods and income for more than 100 million people.

The objective of the V2V Situational Analysis is to build a global perspective on key vulnerabilities and opportunities associated with SSF viability across six countries in Asia (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand) and in six countries in Africa (Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania). Each country level situational analysis identifies the key socialecological drivers of change, emerging issues and challenges confronting small-scale fisheries, and important policy and governance concerns.