The introduction of Axis 4 for the “sustainable development of fisheries areas” within the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) has marked a radical step within EU fisheries policy, introducing a territorial emphasis to a programme that has traditionally been aimed at sectoral support. This...

The development of maritime policy requires a number of key issues to be addressed,including an understanding of the employment impact and trends of activities related to thesea or using sea resources. For example, in the past the economic and employmentimpact of activities related to the sea...

This working paper has two major objectives. First, it provides an introduction into the methodology of indicator systems as a management instrument in the framework of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) Operational programmes; and, second, it provides practical guidance for the authorities and...

This guidance document is aimed at national authorities in charge of programming 2007- 2013 EFF interventions and specifically at those responsible for organising the ex ante evaluation. It provides guidance which will also be of use for the evaluators who are appointed to carry out the ex ante...

The remainder of the FIFG programmes show various rates of progress. But, most should be able achieve a reasonable level of activity by the end of FIFG 2000-2006. The reasons for the relatively slow take-up of FIFG-funded programmes are multiple. A late start of the programmes in many instances...

• Employment data, including gender differentials, for each main discrete occupation within the fisheries sector i.e.: fishing, aquaculture, marketing & distribution, processing, administration & management and informal (especially unpaid spouses support). • Legal and social status;...