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Fisheries in the Economies of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories Fisheries in the Economies Pacific Studies Series About Fisheries in the Economies of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories The fishing industry benefits the people and economies of the Pacific in various ways but the full value of these benefits is not reflected in the region’s statistics. Records may be maintained but they are not complete, or accurate, or comparable. The research summarized in this report reaffirms the importance of this sector to the economies and societies of the Pacific island countries. The research reveals that the full value of fisheries is likely to have eluded statisticians, and therefore fisheries authorities, government decision makers, and donors. But its value has never escaped the fisher, fish trader, and fish processor. The difference in appreciation between public and private individuals must raise the question of whether fisheries are receiving adequate attention from the public sector—including the necessary management and protection, appropriate research, development, extension and training, and sufficient investment. About the Asian Development Bank of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories of the Pacific ADB’s vision is an Asia and Pacific region free of poverty. Its mission is to help its developing member countries substantially reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. Despite the region’s many successes, it remains home to two-thirds of the world’s poor: 1.8 billion people who live on less than $2 a day, with 903 Fisheries in the Economies million struggling on less than $1.25 a day. ADB is committed to reducing poverty through inclusive economic growth, environmentally of the Pacific Island Countries sustainable growth, and regional integration. Based in Manila, ADB is owned by 67 members, including 48 from and Territories the region. Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance. Asian Development Bank 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines www. adb. org ISBN 978-971-561-708-6 Publication Stock No. RPS090148 Printed in the Philippines THE WORLD BANK Fisheries in the Economies of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories Robert Gillett © 2009 Asian Development Bank All rights reserved. Published 2009. Printed in the Philippines. ISBN: 978-971-561-708-6 Publication Stock No. RPS090148 Cataloging-In-Publication Data Gillett, Robert. Fisheries in the economies of the Pacific island countries and territories. Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, 2009. 1. Fisheries 2. Pacific I. Asian Development Bank The views expressed in this book are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. ADB encourages printing or copying information exclusively for personal and noncommercial use with proper acknowledgment of ADB. Users are restricted from reselling, redistributing, or creating derivative works for commercial purposes without the express, written consent of ADB. Boundaries shown in the maps represent approximate exclusive economic zones. They are for illustrative purposes only, and do not imply recognition of any disputed claims. Note: In this paper, “$” refers to US dollars. Asian Development Bank 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel +63 2 632 4444 Fax +63 2 636 4444 www.adb.org For orders, contact: Department of External Relations Fax +63 2 636 2648 [email protected] Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms .......................................................................x Foreword ..................................................................................................xiii About the Author ...................................................................................... xv Acknowledgments .................................................................................... xvi Currency Equivalents ............................................................................. xviii Executive Summary .................................................................................. xix Part A. Introduction ........................................................................ xxxv Study Considerations and Definitions ............................................... 1 Scope .................................................................................................1 Study Area .........................................................................................2 Definitions .........................................................................................4 National Accounts, GDP, and Fishing ................................................6 Structure of the Report ......................................................................7 Part B. Fishery Benefits in the Independent Pacific Island Countries ...... 9 Cook Islands ................................................................................... 11 Fish Production ................................................................................11 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ......................................................17 Export of Fishery Products ...............................................................20 Government Revenue from Fisheries ................................................21 Employment ....................................................................................22 Fish Consumption ...........................................................................24 iv Fisheries in the Economies of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories Federated States of Micronesia ........................................................ 26 Fish Production ................................................................................26 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ......................................................32 Export of Fishery Products ...............................................................33 Government Revenue from Fisheries ................................................36 Employment ....................................................................................37 Fish Consumption ...........................................................................38 Fiji Islands ...................................................................................... 39 Fish Production ................................................................................39 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ......................................................46 Export of Fishery Products ...............................................................49 Government Revenue from Fisheries ................................................52 Employment ....................................................................................53 Fish Consumption ...........................................................................56 Kiribati ............................................................................................ 58 Fish Production ................................................................................58 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ......................................................65 Export of Fishery Products ...............................................................68 Government Revenue from Fisheries ................................................68 Employment ....................................................................................70 Fish Consumption ...........................................................................74 Marshall Islands .............................................................................. 76 Fish Production ................................................................................76 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ......................................................83 Export of Fishery Products ...............................................................85 Government Revenue from Fisheries ................................................88 Employment ....................................................................................89 Fish Consumption ...........................................................................91 Nauru .............................................................................................. 92 Fish Production ................................................................................92 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ......................................................97 Export of Fishery Products ...............................................................99 Government Revenue from Fisheries ................................................99 Employment ..................................................................................101 Fish Consumption .........................................................................102 Niue ............................................................................................... 104 Fish Production ..............................................................................104 Contribution of Fishing to GDP ....................................................108 Export of Fishery Products .............................................................110 Contents v Government Revenue from Fisheries ..............................................110
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