Economic impacts of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities on artisanal fishing in Somalia

Jama, Ahmed Khadar Abdi and Ariffin, Muhammad Irwan and Abdullah Yusof, Selamah (2022) Economic impacts of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities on artisanal fishing in Somalia. Journal of Somali Studies : Research on Somalia and the Greater Horn of African Countries, 9 (1). pp. 33-49. ISSN 2056-5674 E-ISSN 2056-5682

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the economic impacts of illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing on Somali artisanal fishermen. This study employed the systematic random sampling, using the quantitative research method; it administered survey questionnaire to 282 samples of Somali artisanal fishermen. The study found that, on average, each fisherman was attacked four times over a five-year period (2015–2019), thus negatively affecting the local fishermen’s sources of livelihood. In addition to the loss and damage of the fishing equipment, the study found that IUU fishing reduced their fish catch, the number of fishing crew, and investment in fishing. It also caused an increase in the overall cost of fishing. Based on findings, the study made a valuable contribution to this field of study on the fisheries sector by providing a detailed analysis on the nature and extent of the economic impacts of IUU fishing that is relevant for all policy makers involved in developing Somalia’s fishing sector.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Artisanal fishing, Economic impact, Fishermen, Illegal fishing, Unreported fishing, IUU fishing, Somalia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions > HC94 By region or country H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD2321 Industry H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD75.6 Economic development. Environmental aspects
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	Muhammad Irwan Ariffin
Date Deposited:	30 May 2022 08:21
Last Modified:	30 May 2022 08:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/98089

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