Shallow water shrimp fishery in Mozambique Who benefits from fiscal reform? Elisio Nhantumbo and Baiba Gaile Working Paper Fisheries; Economics Keywords: May 2020 Fiscal reform, shallow water shrimp, livelihoods, artisanal fishers, equitable benefit sharing About the authors Lead author Elisio Nhantumbo works for the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mozambique. Elisio has an MSc in development studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Baiba Gaile is an independent consultant with a master’s degree in environmental management from the University of Amsterdam. Baiba contributed to the analysis, policy recommendations and final review of this working paper. Corresponding author:
[email protected] Produced by IIED’s Shaping Sustainable Markets Group The Shaping Sustainable Markets group works to make sure that local and global markets are fair and can help poor people and nature to thrive. Our research focuses on the mechanisms, structures and policies that lead to sustainable and inclusive economies. Our strength is in finding locally appropriate solutions to complex global and national problems. Acknowledgments The authors of this study, undertaken on behalf of IIED, would like to express their gratitude to all of the institutions and individuals who provided the information and data on which the analysis, conclusions and recommendations rest. Our appreciation is also extended to IIED for stepping forward with this initiative, which we hope will help to inform development policies in Mozambique, particularly those of the fishery sector. The contribution of this study should help to improve policy design that aims to improve the livelihoods of fishing communities, and as a result fight poverty in Mozambique.