Deadline: 21 July 2015
Fellowships applications are being accepted by Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) to participate in Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation’s short course Fisheries governance for food security to be held from 30 November – 11 December 2015 in the Netherlands. The course is intended to explore ways to strengthen fisheries governance.
In this course, participants will learn about fisheries governance and the relation to fisheries management. The course provides a framework in which participants will acquire insights and skills to bring stakeholders in the fisheries system and help them understand each other’s perspectives, manage their conflicts and learn together. The program is interactive and participants will practice a range of participatory tools and methodologies in a real-life case.
Upon completion of the course, the participants will-
- know about fisheries governance and co-management concepts, challenges faced in governance and management;
- be familiar with various perspectives on fisheries management;
- understand the importance of stakeholder engagement in governance;
- be able to apply participatory methodologies and tools in support of the fisheries management planning process;
- be familiar with the tools available to the fisheries manager for controlling fishing effort.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have an academic degree (BSC or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to fisheries management (i.e. fisheries management and/or research, fisheries extension training, development of coastal or lakeside communities).
- Applicant must also have least three years of relevant professional experience and competence in English language.
How to Apply?
- In order to be admitted to the programme, you must first register online for the course.
- After application review, the organization will send an admission letter to the successful applicants.
For more information about this course, visit Fisheries Governance.
