Outputs
1) Pre-Workshop Research Report
Pre-Workshop Research Report on the use of DSS within three APEC member economies (such as Australia, Indonesia, the United States). Australia and the US are probably be invited to get involved in this pre- workshop research because they have more experience and evidences in using DSS for fisheries management. Moreover the PO and APO have established connection to those two economies that will help to ease in gathering the data required for this pre-workshop research. Whereas Indonesia as the host of this project is still in developmental stage to use DSS and will be a good comparison to the more advance APEC economies such as the US and Australia.
The purpose of the Research Report is to provide evidence-based whether DSS is used extensively to draw small pelagic fisheries management policies including some constrains that still occur in implementing the DSS usage. The Research Report will be maximum 45 pages and minimal 25 pages long excluding annexes.
To produce the Research Report, the project will conduct three parallel studies to collect data on DSS usage in Indonesia, Australia and the US. Remote survey will be conducted with key informant and if possible a research partner from respective fisheries agency at each chosen economy above. Remote survey will be conducted using two methods as follows:
1. Online questionnaires. Structured online questionnaires will be designed to gather quantitative data from a broad audience involved several relevant questions related to chosen APEC economies (Indonesia, US and Australia)experiences in using DSS for small pelagic fisheries management. Questionnaires will be drafted using Google Forms
2. Desktop research/ literature review. A comprehensive review of existing literature, reports, and case studies related to DSS usage in fisheries management in those three APEC economies. The literature review will utilise academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, JSTOR) and government reports to gather relevant information.
Also, the pre-workshop research will use the following method for data collection in Indonesia
1. Interviews. Interviews will be conducted with experts in Indonesia who have an in-depth understanding of DSS in small pelagic fisheries management
2. Focus groups discussion (FGD). This FGD involved fishers, fisheries experts and managers in Indonesia, to discuss the application of DSS in small pelagic fisheries management in Indonesia.
Findings from all methods will be compiled into a comprehensive research report detailing the status of DSS usage in small pelagic fisheries management in APEC member economies.
The research report will contain the answer of several questions as follows:
1. What is the current status of the use of small pelagic fisheries in the APEC region based on digital data? The utilization status includes (a) total catch, (b) catch per fishing gear, (c) composition of catch types per port, (d) composition of catch types per fishing gear, (e) fishing effort or catch per unit effort (CPUE), (f) analysis of CPUE trends per fishing gear and trends in fish resource utilization, (g) the composition of catch species classified as ERS (Ecological Related Species), and (h) the fishing season. 2.What is the condition of small pelagic fisheries in the APEC Region based on several fishery biological parameters?
3. What is the vulnerability status of small pelagic fisheries in the APEC region?
4. How is the pattern of implementation of digital fisheries data in small pelagic fisheries in APEC region as a consideration for improving the application of digital data to obtain quality data from various stakeholders (harbormaster, fishermen, and port officers)?
The data collection, data analysis, and research report will be carried out by the contractor. The number of participants in FGD and interviews for Indonesia will be decided by PO and APO after discussion with contractor. The report of the pre-workshop research will be distributed to the participants at least 1 (one) week prior the workshop to enable the participants to read through and have thoughtful reaction during the workshop to induce further discussion.
2) Workshop
A three day workshop in Bali will be conducted to share information about the research result and to build the capacity of economies in using DSS for sustainable management of small pelagic fisheries. The workshop format is a face-to-face workshop with interactive discussion methods. Target APEC funded-participants are fisheries managers and policy makers, as well as researchers and academics in fisheries and marine sciences from 11 APEC member economies with 2 participants from each economy, not including the non-funded APEC participants from the rest of 10 APEC economies. The number of participants is around 50- 100 participants (including contractors, speakers and moderators). This workshop will use the advance knowledge from developed economies to learn on the using of a large number of fisheries digital data in assisting managers or fisheries management authorities in formulating policy recommendations for small pelagic fisheries management in the APEC region using DSS application tools.
The tentative agenda of Capacity Building on Promoting Decision Support System (DSS) Using Digital Data to Support Small Pelagic Fisheries Management in the APEC Region (Tentative Schedule)
Day / Hour Activities Pre Day
Arrival of Participants
Day-1 Introduction to DSS and Digital Data in Fisheries Management Morning Session
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome by the host and introduction of workshop objectives Opening Remarks : Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Republic of Indonesia
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Address: Expert presentation on the importance of DSS in fisheries management
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Overview of Digital Data in Fisheries: Presentation on types of digital data and their relevance to small pelagic fisheries.
Afternoon Session 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Breakout Session 1: Participants engage in small groups to discuss current challenges in fisheries management related to data usage.
Breakout Session 2: Sharing Session on the women participation in small pelagic fisheries management and DSS usage
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Experts share insights on best practices and innovations in DSS
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Q&A Session: Open floor for participants to ask questions and share perspectives
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrap-up of Day 1: Summary of key learnings and insights shared Day-2 Capacity Building through Practical Applications
Morning Session 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Workshop on DSS Tools: Hands-on training on specific DSS tools used in fisheries management
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Case Studies Presentation: Participants present case studies focusing on DSS applications.
Afternoon Session 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Focus Group Discussions: Facilitated discussions on barriers to DSS implementation and potential solutions
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Individual Planning Session: Develop action plans for integrating DSS into their local fisheries management practices
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Feedback Session: Participants share their action plans and receive feedback from peers and experts
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrap-up of Day 2: Summary of key learnings and insights shared Day-3 Implementation Strategies and Future Directions
Morning Session 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Strategies for Effective DSS Implementation: Expert-led discussion on overcoming challenges in implementing DSS.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Interactive Workshop on Stakeholder Engagement: Techniques for engaging stakeholders in the DSS process, including role-playing activities Afternoon Session
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Summary of Key Learnings: Participants reflect on experiences and insights and how they plan to apply the knowledge gained
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closing Panel Discussion: Experts discuss future trends in DSS for fisheries management, followed by Q&A.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Networking Session: Opportunity for participants to connect, share contact information, and discuss potential collaboration.
3) Project Summary Report
A minimum of 25 pages excluding annexes of overall execution and achievement of the project the description of the project, the summary of overall messages and learnings from the workshop and a compendium of Recommendations on effective DSS utilization for small pelagic fisheries management through sharing of experience from all APEC economies and experts.
The summary of overall messages and learnings from the workshop compiled and highlighted the presentation presented by the experts and selected APEC economies’ representative and the discussion and also discussion process of developing the recommendation related to DSS utilization for small pelagic fisheries management.
The Compendium of Recommendations will be developed according to APEC economies’ experience and best practices on implementation of DSS for small pelagic fisheries management. Besides, the compendium of recommendations will also include the specified technology and method for DSS application policy and regulation that can be applied in their respective economies. The result of this compendium of recommendations will list 7-10 DSS application tools and strategies.
The report will contain the following:
a)Cover page b)Executive summary c)Table of contents d)Introduction
e) Sub-topics
f) Workshop summary (i.e., synthesis of discussion and Q&A sessions; consensus on promoting DSS for fisheries management; further collaboration for DSS and fisheries digital data research and dissemination)
g) Compendium of Recommendation
h) References
i) Appendix (i.e., Workshop schedule; Presentation materials; Q&A notes, etc.)
Outcomes
1) Increased the use of DDS amongst APEC member Economies for sustainable small pelagic fisheries management. The increased use could be measured from the number of DSS application created, policy drafting based on DSS and digital database built from APEC Member Economies. A post-event online survey will be conducted to all involved contributors and participants of this project to track the economies' adoption of DSS in small fisheries management. The survey will be conducted twice (2025 and 2026) post-project completion and will be reported to OFWG annual meeting through the representative of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine and Fisheries.
2) Increased knowledge and skills of workshop participants in the use of digital data in DSS for small pelagic fisheries management. This will be measured as the self-reported scores by the participants in the Post- workshop Evaluation e.g. % of participants reporting an increase in knowledge in the use of DSS for small pelagic fisheries management.
3) Increased communication and collaboration between working level stakeholders in the region. This will be measured as self-reported scores of the participants in the Post- workshop Evaluation, e.g. % of participants reporting increased communication and a sense of collaboration among the participants from the region.
Beneficiaries
Primary beneficiaries:
1. The project will benefit all coastal economies in the APEC region, especially, developing economies and the economy with a high number of small-pelagic fisheries.
2. The project directly benefits government staff (both headquarters and local staff), researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and academic staffs who are responsible for small-pelagic fisheries data collection and management.
3. The workshop participants are fisheries managers in APEC economies that will be involved in a DSS workshop for small pelagic fisheries management. These fisheries
managers are middle level government officers that are responsible for formulating policies and regulation in small pelagic fisheries.
Gender equality will be appropriately addressed in both selection of these beneficiaries to participate in DSS workshop.
Secondary Beneficiaries: the project will benefit actors in the fisheries sector, as well as those involved in policy making and management of small pelagic marine fisheries in APEC economies. These secondary beneficiaries including:
1) Local Fishermen and Fishing Communities Those who rely on small pelagic fisheries for their livelihoods will benefit from improved management practices and decision- making facilitated by DSS.
2) Government Agencies Fisheries management authorities and local governments that implement policies based on enhanced data-driven insights from DSS.
3) Academic institutions and research organizations that study fisheries management and can utilize findings from the workshop.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) NGOs focused on sustainable fisheries and marine conservation will benefit from increased knowledge and tools for advocacy and program implementation.
5) Policy Makers Individuals involved in crafting policies related to fisheries management who can apply new insights gained from the workshop.
6) Local Businesses Enterprises that provide services or products related to fishing (e.g., equipment suppliers, processing plants) may see indirect benefits from improved fisheries management.
7) Community Leaders Leaders within fishing communities who may not attend but will leverage the knowledge gained by participants to educate their communities.
8) Environmental Advocates Groups and individuals focused on marine conservation who will benefit from more sustainable fishing practices resulting from better DSS usage.
9) Future Generations of Fishers Young people entering the fishing industry will benefit from more sustainable practices established through improved decision- making frameworks.
10) Educational Institutions Schools and training centers that teach fisheries management can incorporate new knowledge and practices into their curricula.
Long-term beneficiaries will be to all APEC members that have small-pelagic fisheries activities. The DSS enacting from logbook data will help policymaking and management that is appropriate for the APEC region and in line with the FAO guideline. The good management measures of small pelagic fisheries will ensure their continuous contribution to food and nutrition security, and make visible the true value of fishing and their contribution to the local and the domestic economy, as well as to achieving the SDG.
