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In 1985, INFOPECHE, was established and executed as a project by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Its mandate included providing marketing information, and cooperation services for fishery products in Africa. In 1991, at the request of its member countries, INFOPECHE was established as the Intergovernmental Organization for Marketing Information and Cooperation Service for Fishery Products in Africa.
Members of INFOPECHE are:
- Cameroon
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Eritrea
- Gabon
- Guinea Bissau
- Liberia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- Congo
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Mauritania
- Namibia
- Senegal
OBJECTIVES
- to contribute to the development and modernization of the fisheries sector of Africa;
- to contribute to more balanced supplies of fishery products to the Contracting parties;
- to make the best use of export opportunities within and outside Africa;
- to promote technical and economic cooperation among contracting parties.
ACTIVITIES
- Market research aimed at developing trade and trade opportunities. Its computerized system makes it possible to bring together importers and exporters, worldwide. This facility is enhanced by the numerous personal trade contacts maintained by INFOPECHE staff. INFOPECHE also benefits from the range of information gathered by the other members of the FISH INFOnetwork. This information is used in trade publications making up the "Full Net", and in particular in the fortnightly INFOPECHE Trade News. Emphasis is put on intra-regional fish trade and, more recently, on artisanal fish marketing.
- Technical Advice Studies on all technical aspects of the industry. This includes: chilling, freezing, handling, packaging, transportation and distribution. Realizing the special skills required in these areas, INFOPECHE is always in a position to find the necessary expertise, being a member of a highly professional network. The close cooperation between INFOPECHE and the FAO global quality assurance program is underscored in this regard.
- Organization of Workshops. Over the last ten years, INFOPECHE has organized and participated in several workshops and training programs relating to fish technology and quality assurance all over Africa. The International Fisheries Conference on Small Pelagics and Hake, Cape Town '95 and the Second Buyers and Sellers Meeting (Douala '96) were organized by INFOPECHE. Proceedings as well as list of exporters from Africa are available upon order.
- Documentation/Research The INFOPECHE documentation center covers all technical aspects of fisheries and the marketing of fishery products. It is stocked with publications from FAO and technical institutions worldwide. It is updated on an ongoing basis. This center has been used extensively by a number of international Consultants working on fisheries and African economic development in general. Additionally, INFOPECHE is in postal and computerized contact with major African and world libraries dealing with fisheries and fishery products. This permits very complete bibliographical searches.
RESOURCES
- A competent and enthusiastic team of 12 people including two International Experts and a databank of highly experienced consultants working closely with INFOPECHE.
- Ability to work in the region's main languages.
- A sophisticated computer and telecommunication system which is perfectly adapted to African realities.
- Location in Abidjan, in the center of West Africa, reduces mission cost and time.
- Regular direct contact with fisheries administrations, industry leaders, and research institutions in all coastal countries of Africa give INFOPECHE access to a wide range of information.
- INFOPECHE rates are competitive and reasonable, particularly in the light of the quality of work and the means deployed.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/EXPERIENCE
- Fisheries projects identification, preparation, analysis and appraisal.
- Market studies for fisheries products (diagnostic, studies of distribution problems).
- Design, monitoring and evaluation of Adaptive research and extension projects in fisheries.
- Organization of industry briefings.
- Provision of technical advice on prawn culture, fish technology, quality assurance and HACCP.
- Organization of International Conference, meeting and fair (e.g Abidjan 91, Cape Town '95, Douala '96)
- Organization of International, Regional and National training courses on Fish Inspection and quality assurance.
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INFOPECHE Publications
INFOPECHE Subscription Packages
are available in
INFOPECHE and SADC Member Countries Fishery Profiles
Profil del la peche des pays members d'INFOPECHE et du SADC
Price: € 25,00
E-mail us to place an order!
Countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cape Verd, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Rep. Dem. of Congo, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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INFOPECHE Trade News - African Edition |
CONTACTS
INFOPECHE
Mr Mohamed El Melagui
Director INFOPECHE
Tour C, 19éme étage
Cite Administrative
Abidjan 01
COTE D'IVOIRE
Tel: ++225 20228980/20213198/
20215775
Fax: ++225 20218054
E-mail: infopeche@aviso.ci;
infopech@gmail.com INFOSA
INFOPECHE Unit for Southern African Countries
Project funded by Norway,
hosted by Namibia,
executed by INFOPECHE Project Manager: Amadau Tall
Team Leader: Erik Hempel
POB 23523
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel: ++264 61 2053112/3
E-mail: infosadc@mweb.com.na
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