http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/26 2026-11-03T22:38:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/3042 Implementation and Assessment of ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for Management of Fishing Capacity: PROJECT TERMINAL REPORT Ali, Mazalina; Mat Piah, Rumeaida; Mohamad, Abdullah; Jaafar, Khairiah Mazalina Ali, Rumeaida Mat Piah, Abdullah Mohamad, Khairiah Jaafar This Terminal Report was prepared by the Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/MFRDMD) under the project “Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity”, which was implemented from 2024 to 2026. The Project involved participation and contribution of SEAFDEC/MFRDMD, SEAFDEC Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD), the SEAFDEC Secretariat, and the participating ASEAN Member States (AMS), namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The purpose of this Project Terminal Report is to compile and share the key findings, outcomes, and lessons learned from the Fishing Capacity Project. This report can serve as a reference document for AMS, SEAFDEC Department, and other relevant stakeholders in supporting the planning and implementation of future regional projects on the management of fishing capacity. The report also incorporates, where appropriate, the inputs, experiences, and recommendations provided by the participating AMS. Following its completion, this Terminal Report will be disseminated to AMS and SEAFDEC Departments, as well as relevant national and regional agencies and other stakeholders, as appropriate, to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned from the Project. The project was implemented in collaboration with ASEAN Member States (AMS), SEAFDEC Department, the SEAFDEC Secretariat, and relevant technical partners. Its activities focused on assessing the status national pelagic fisheries profiles, reviewing the implementation progress of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity (RPOA-Capacity) and ASEAN Guidelines for Preventing the Entry of Fish and Fishery Products from IUU Fishing Activities into the Supply Chain (ASEAN Guidelines IUU), strengthening existing fisheries information systems and mechanisms, developing practical and harmonised indicators for regional reporting, and documenting fisheries management strategies and success stories for selected pelagic fisheries. 2026-10-13T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/3041 Report on The Regional End-of-Project Evaluation Meeting on the Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity : Hatten Hotel, Banda Hilir, Melaka, Malaysia 12-14 August 2026 Mazalina Ali, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Khairiah Jaafar Mazalina Ali, Muhammad Amirullah Al Amin Ayob, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Khairiah Jaafar Through three regional questionnaires, four Regional Technical Consultations, and a series of technical workshops, the project has collected, compiled, analyzed and assessed a wide range of information from ASEAN Member States, including the status of implementation of the RPOA-Capacity, fishing capacity, stock status, and fisheries information systems. Given the diversity of national systems and data availability across Member States. This project also falls under the ASEAN-Japan MIDORI Cooperation Plan. Under this Plan, Japan and ASEAN are working together toward sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems, and this project makes an important contribution to the sound management of fishery resources. ASEAN has also entered a new phase under the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 (FAF-SP). The new Plan clearly identifies the promotion of sustainable fisheries as a priority, including preventing overfishing and maintaining healthy fish stocks through ecosystem-based fisheries management and sustainable fishing practices. 2026-10-04T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/3040 Implementation and Assessment of ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for Management of Fishing Capacity: PROJECT TERMINAL EVALUATION (APRIL 2024 - AUGUST 2026) Mazalina Ali, Che Azlan Taib, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Khairiah Jaafar Mazalina Ali, Che Azlan Taib, Mohammad Faisal Md Saleh, Khairiah Jaafar The Project Terminal Evaluation for ‘Implementation and Assessment of the ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity’ project marks the conclusion of more than two years of collaborative effort among ASEAN Member States (AMSs), SEAFDEC/MFRDMD, and the Department of Fisheries Malaysia. Initiated in April 2024 and extended under a No-Cost Extension until October 2026, the project was designed to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing transboundary fishing capacity issues and to advance sustainable fisheries management. Through seventeen activities, the project successfully delivered six key outputs: the assessment of fishing capacity; the compilation and enhancement of fisheries information systems and mechanisms; the standardization of simple, practical indicators; the compilation and evaluation of pelagic species management strategies; the publication of the terminal report; and comprehensive project monitoring and evaluation. The Project Terminal Evaluation (PTE) report provides a comprehensive assessment of project implementation and achievements, along with recommendations and lessons learned. It underscores the critical role of coordinated national planning and regional cooperation in ensuring the sustainable management of fishing capacity across Southeast Asia. Over 30 months, seventeen activities were implemented to achieve six targeted outputs, culminating in the Project Terminal Evaluation (PTE). The PTE employed document review, structured interviews, and surveys, using a 19‑question instrument with both Likert‑scale and open‑ended items. The evaluation scored 4.34 out of 5 (87%), rated Highly Satisfactory. Project activities were largely implemented within the planned timeframe and budget. Coordination among SEAFDEC/MFRDMD, DOF Malaysia, and AMS was effective, with only minor delays in data consolidation. Resources were utilized efficiently, ensuring cost‑effective delivery of workshops and technical support. The project remained highly relevant to regional challenges in managing pelagic fisheries overcapacity, while stakeholders emphasized the importance of shared governance, cross‑border data sharing, and targeted capacity‑building to advance national and regional objectives 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12561/2978 The Second Core Expert Meeting on Research for Enhancement of Sustainable Utilization and Management of Sharks and Rays in the Southeast Asian Region : SEAFDEC/MFRDMD, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia 13th November 2024 Annie Nunis Billy, Wahidah Mohd Arshaad, Hamizah Nadia Alias@Yusof, Adam Luke Pugas, Mohamad Syahidan Azmi, Khairiah Jaafar It highlighted the concerns over increasing fishing pressure on sharks and rays to meet global demand, which might deplete these resources in the future. According to her, the Southeast Asian region is home to 196 species of sharks, 160 species of rays, 30 species of skates and seven chimaeras. Most sharks caught in this region were untargeted, which is recognized as by-catch. Management of these resources via international trade regulation often results in listing several common species in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora affecting the livelihood of traditional fishers and traders. Thus, the governments are responsible for collecting landing and biological data on these species and preparing management plans when needed. The meeting aims to share information and achievements of the project from 2020-2024 and find the way forward for future planning in managing these species. In addition, it briefly explained the components and activities of this project, which covered regional capacity building in taxonomy, confirmation of stock structure, and socioeconomic study. 2026-07-12T00:00:00Z