Yap Summit Community Sector - Yap State Government

YAP STATE GOVERNMENT
• More communication between MRMD and YFA has been recommended.
Fisheries # 3: Inshore and Coastal marine resources are effectively exploited to meet subsistence and artisanal
needs and optimized stakeholder social and economic benefits within sustainable parameters.
achieved
Positive aspects towards the achievement of the Goal:
• The presence of many Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) sites around Yap was highlighted as a positive
factor.
• There is a perceived significant presence of market opportunities to sell costal marine resources.
• There is evidence of public awareness of the economic potential of an effective use of costal marine
resources.
Critical aspects were highlighted that may affect the final achievement of the Goal:
• The lack of continuous monitoring activities and data collection was identified as a constraint.
• Achieving an effective use of limited personnel to coordinate programs and achieve tasks is considered a
major challenge.
• Achieving an effective use of limited funding and budget is another major challenge. The lack of
coordination and planning between agencies represents an additional constraint.
Recommendations were made to support the achievement of the Goal:
• More personnel and funding is perceived as a necessity.
• No other significant recommendations were made.
Fisheries # 4: Oceanic resources are monitored and managed with best practice methodology to ensure harvest
levels remain within sustainable parameters.
strong impediments
Positive aspects towards the achievement of the Goal:
• There is evidence of community involvement in the monitoring and management of oceanic resources.
The presence of many Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) sites around Yap was highlighted as a positive
factor.
Critical aspects were highlighted that may affect the final achievement of the Goal:
• The lack of coordination between sectors represents a major constraint.
• The lack of continuous monitoring activities and data collection was identified as a constraint.
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