Overview
In the early 2000s, effective management of the marine fisheries catch in Indonesia was difficult due to the many national and regional government agencies associated with the industry. As a result, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing was thwarting attempts to sustainably manage fish stocks.
New stock assessment and policy frameworks were identified as key to better management of Indonesian fisheries. Building on established research partnerships between Indonesia and Australia, ACIAR commissioned a 4-year project in July 2008 to develop new approaches to fisheries assessment and management. Ten years after completion of the project, an outcome evaluation was commissioned to understand the impact and success of the project.
The evaluation provides evidence that the project made a significant contribution to improvements in fisheries data, stock assessments and information about illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing. The project also developed capability among national government researchers and policymakers. The fishing data generated by the project contributed to new policies and regulatory frameworks.
