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With regard to the implementation process of small-scale fisheries policy that has frequently failed to adopt a gender-differentiated approach, ignoring that women dominate the post-harvest value chain, including processing, marketing and n

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36010/

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What this means

The document is a parliamentary Q&A (Question NW270) addressed to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, discussing the implementation of the small-scale fisheries policy and addressing gender dynamics. It states that the Small-Scale Fisheries Regulation (2016) aims to prioritise women in the post-harvest value chain and notes training opportunities for cooperatives to improve women’s involvement in processing and packaging. It mentions training provided by departmental partners to enhance women’s participation in fish processing and post-harvest activities across the country.

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targeted training focusOngoing

Training initiatives focused on improving quality of fish sold to end-users through processing and packaging

The training initiatives are specifically aimed at improving women’s involvement in fish processing and packaging to improve the quality of fish sold to the end-user.

Who it is for
Women in cooperatives involved in fish processing and packaging for small-scale fisheries
How to act on it
Take part in the training initiatives that improve women’s involvement in fish processing and packaging.
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This training initiatives are specifically aimed at improving women involvement in fish processing and packaging to improve the quality of fish sold to the end-user.
training and empowerment opportunityOngoing

Training and empowerment opportunities for cooperatives (with women included) for post-harvest opportunities

Cooperatives that include women can receive training and empowerment opportunities to help them be ready for post-harvesting opportunities.

Who it is for
Cooperatives with the inclusion of women involved in small-scale fisheries, particularly for post-harvest work
How to act on it
Participate in training and empowerment opportunities offered to cooperatives by departmental partners.
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Cooperatives, with the inclusion of women, receive training and empowerment opportunities to assist them in being ready for post harvesting opportunities.
training initiativeOngoing

Countrywide training initiatives to improve women’s involvement in fish processing and packaging

Departmental partners offer training opportunities countrywide to cooperatives, aimed at improving women’s involvement in fish processing and packaging so that the quality of fish sold to the end-user improves.

Who it is for
Cooperatives countrywide (including women) involved in fish processing and packaging in the small-scale fisheries sector
How to act on it
Access the training opportunities offered to cooperatives countrywide by departmental partners.
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Training opportunities are offered to the cooperatives countrywide by the departmental partners, which are inclusive of Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency, Productivity South Africa, Local Economic Development, etc.

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Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36010/

Key Takeaways

  • question NW270
  • Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
  • Small-Scale Fisheries Regulation (2016)
  • focus on gender differentiation and women in post-harvest value chain
  • training opportunities for cooperatives
  • partners: SEDA, Productivity South Africa, Local Economic Development
  • focus areas: processing, packaging, quality of fish for end-user

Dates

Opening Date

5 March 2026