Report of the Workshop on the Implementation of the 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries in the Pacific Islands

Report of the Workshop on the Implementation of the 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries in the Pacific Islands
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251051016

This publication contains the report of the workshop, held in Fiji in October 2003. Issues discussed include: the 1995 FAO Code and its framework, legal considerations and issues; responsible fisheries management and post-harvest practices; aquaculture and inland fisheries; and the integration of fisheries into coastal area management.

Federated States of Micronesia

Federated States of Micronesia
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2007-03-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451813813

This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that real GDP in the Federated States of Micronesia grew by only 11⁄2 percent in FY2005 and declined by nearly 1 percent in FY2006. The underlying fiscal situation has deteriorated, despite a decline in the overall deficit. Executive Directors have recommended that spending cuts and comprehensive tax reforms be phased in to secure fiscal sustainability. Priority should be given to reducing the public sector wage bill, which is large by regional standards, possibly in the context of a broad reform of the public sector.

Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific

Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific
Author: Bambang Susantono
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2020-11-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9292624938

This book reviews progress with regional cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific and explores how it can be reshaped to achieve a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future. Consisting of papers contributed by renowned scholars and Asian Development Bank staff, the book covers four major areas: public goods, trade and investment, financial cooperation, and regional health cooperation. The book emphasizes how the region can better leverage regional integration to realize its vast potential as well as overcome challenges such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.