Thrust V: Addressing International Fisheries Related Issues from a Regional Perspective 20 Assistance of Capacity Building in the Region to Address
Step 4: Documentation and Publication of Technical Compilation
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- Provide a platform for the sharing of information and experiences among ASEAN Member Countries on implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products in the region as well as an overview of the status of implementation of traceability systems in the aquaculture industries in the ASEAN Region.
- Enhance regional capability on implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products and promote their implementation in the region.
1.2.3 “Steps” toward achieving final goals:
Step 1: Regional Technical Consultation in Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in ASEAN
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(1) Main activities conducted in the current project
- The Regional Technical Consultation on Traceability Systems on Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region in 2010.
- 1st Regional On-site Training Workshop on Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Fish in ASEAN Region in 2011.
- Mid-Term Project Review Meeting n 2012.
- 2nd Regional On-site Training Workshop on Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Shrimps in ASEAN Region in 2013.
(2) Main achievements till the end of 2013 (tentative)
- The RTC Meeting was successfully conducted held from 12-14 October 2010 in Singapore. The meeting decided on all the project activities and time schedule. The meeting agreed to conduct the 1st on-site workshop on traceability systems for aquaculture fish in Vietnam in 2011 and the 2nd on-site workshop on traceability systems for aquaculture shrimp in Thailand in 2013.
- The 1st Regional On-site Training Workshop was conducted in Vietnam from 28-30 Nov 2011 to provide training in implementation of traceability system for aquaculture fish to the Member Countries and help build up their capability and knowledge in this area. The workshop was attended by 23 participants from the 10 ASEAN Member Countries. The training comprised of key presentations by regional experts and consultants in aquaculture traceability and field trips to a fish processing factory and aquaculture fish farm to allow the participants to have hands-on experience on how traceability is implemented in an industrial setting. In addition, group discussions were held to deliberate on the challenges faced in implementing traceability for aquaculture products in their countries as well as possible solutions. The workshop concluded with the establishment of generic supply chains for the aquaculture industry in ASEAN and identification of key information that needs to be shared amongst the stakeholders in these supply chains to ensure that the aquaculture product can be traced back to the source.
- The Mid-Term Project Review Meeting was successfully held on 7-8 Nov 2012 in Singapore. The meeting reviewed the progress of the project and the activities conducted thus far. The participants provided updates on the implementation status of traceability systems for aquaculture products in their respective countries.
The meeting also discussed and planned for the 2nd on-site regional training workshop to be held in 2013 in Thailand taking into consideration the recommendations of the 1st regional on-site training workshop in 2011 to ensure that the training will be more effective and beneficial to the participants of the workshop.
- The 2nd Regional On-site Training Workshop on Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Shrimp in ASEAN Region was held on 5-7 November 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was attended by 23 participants from the 10 ASEAN Member Countries. The training comprised of key presentations by a regional expert in aquaculture traceability and field trips to a shrimp aquaculture farm and processing factory to allow the participants to have hands-on experience on how traceability is implemented in an industrial setting. The workshop concluded with a discussion on generic supply chains for the aquaculture shrimp in ASEAN and identification of key information that needs to be shared amongst the stakeholders in these supply chains to ensure that the product can be traced back to the source.
(3) Outcomes/Outputs during the project period and expected achievement rate till the end of 2013 (tentative)
Expected outputs/outcomes Achievement rate (%) Provide a platform for the sharing of information and experiences among
ASEAN Member Countries on implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products in the region as well as an overview of the status of implementation of traceability systems in the aquaculture industries in the ASEAN Region.
80%
Enhance regional capability on implementation of traceability systems for
aquaculture products and promote their implementation in the region. 60%
1.2.6 Evaluation of Project Activities in 2013
The on-site training workshop provided the participants with a better understanding and knowledge on implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture shrimp to better equip them to establish such systems in their respective countries. The Technical Compilation on traceability systems for aquaculture products in the ASEAN Region which includes the Regional Guidelines on Implementation of Traceability for Aquaculture Products when published in 2014 will serve as a useful resource for Member Countries to assist in their implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products. Product traceability has become a major
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concern of the aquaculture industry as it has become a legitimate requirement in major international and regional markets. These two activities will thus help to achieve the project’s objective to enhance regional capability in implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products and promote their implementation in the region thereby contributing to the overall program thrust of enhancing capacity and competitiveness to facilitate international and intra-regional trade in aquaculture products.
4. PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2014 4.1 Planning of the Project Activities
Activity/inputs Duration Remarks
Activity 4: Documentation and publication of technical compilation
- Preparation of the Technical Compilation on traceability systems for aquaculture products in the ASEAN Region begun after the 2nd on-site workshop and will continue in 2014.
- The Technical Compilation will incorporate the information and data from the two on-site workshops and include the Regional Guidelines on Implementation of Traceability for Aquaculture Products, difficulties faced and benefits of implementing traceability systems for aquaculture products.
- The Technical Compilation will be a useful resource for Member Countries to assist in their implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products.
6-8 months (beginning in
December 2013)
To be published in last quarter 2014.
Activity 5: End –Of- Project (EOP) Seminar
- The EOP will be organized to conclude the project and to share the results of the project among Member Countries.
- The EOP will serve as a sharing platform for the Member Countries to provide a final update on the implementation status of traceability systems for aquaculture products in their respective countries and or proposed plans for implementation, challenges faced during implementation and discuss possible future projects.
- The EOP will also discuss and finalize the Technical Compilation including the Regional Guidelines on Implementation of Traceability for Aquaculture Products for publication.
2 days Third quarter 2014
4.2 Expected Outcomes/Outputs of the Year 2014
In 2014 which is the final year of the project, the main outputs will be the EOP seminar and the Technical Compilation which includes the Regional Guidelines on Implementation of Traceability for Aquaculture Products. Together with the two on-site training workshops, it is envisaged that these project activities will help enhance regional capability and knowledge on the development and implementation of traceability systems for aquaculture products in the Member Countries.
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Appendix 8 of Annex 4
PROJECT DOCUMENT
Project id: 031103
Program Categories:
Programs under the Fisheries Consultative Group of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (FCG/ASSP) Mechanism
Project Title: Utilization of Freshwater Fish for Value-Added Products
Program Thrust: II Total Duration: 3 yrs (2011-2013) Lead Department: Marine Fisheries Research
Department
Lead Country: Singapore Project Sponsor: Government of Singapore
through MFRD Progammes
Project Partner: Post-Harvest Technology Centre, Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (PHTC/AVA) Proposed Budget: USD 84,660 This year budget: (2013) USD 26,380 Prepared by Ong Yihang, Scientist
(PHTC/AVA); Yeap Soon Eong, Chief of MFRD Programmes
Project Leader Ong Yihang, Scientist (PHTC/AVA)
1. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND 1.1 Situation analysis
Freshwater fish is an important fisheries resource in many ASEAN Member Countries where it serves as a major source of animal protein especially for the marginalized and poorer segments of the population thereby contributing to improved livelihood for fishery communities and food security in these countries.
Freshwater fish is also an important source of raw materials for processing into a variety of traditional fish products in the ASEAN Member Countries. With Lao PDR, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam becoming members of SEAFDEC, freshwater fish utilization is becoming an important area to study as these Member Countries have significant freshwater fisheries.
1.2 Stakeholder analysis
The key stakeholders of this project are the relevant agencies in the fisheries department of the participating countries who are involved in the development of the freshwater fisheries as well as the industry/commercial cooperants of the project who will develop the value added products from the indigenous freshwater fish.
1.3 Problem analysis
Freshwater fish products as with other traditional products in the ASEAN region are largely processed by household producers and small and medium-sized establishments which are usually family-owned operations with little mechanization. Upgrading of processing and packaging technology for the freshwater fish products will help to improve their quality and safety with the possibility of commercialization. Under the previous SEAFDEC Special 5-year Programme (2001-2005), MFRD conducted a project on utilization of freshwater fish with Cambodia in 2003-2004. However, MFRD was not able to extend the project to the other countries due to budget constraints. Singapore through its Post-Harvest Technology Centre (PHTC) of the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) as the Collaborating Center for MFRD Programmes proposed to conduct a three-year project with Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam in order to transfer the technologies on development of value added products from freshwater fish in these countries for the improved livelihood of the fishery communities as well as for export. Indonesia requested to participate in the project at the 42nd Meeting of the SEAFDEC Council in 2010.
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The project is in line with the following Resolution and Plan of Action as endorsed at the ASEAN- SEAFDEC Conference of 2011:
Resolution 20: Optimize the utilization of catch from water to market by reducing post-harvest losses and waste to increase fish supply and improve economic returns through promotion of appropriate technologies and facilities along the supply chain
Plan of Action D58: Introduce and provide support for the development and application of technologies that optimize the utilization of catch, reduce post-harvest losses, wastes and discards in commercial and small- scale fisheries and processing operations, through improved processing, facilities and infrastructure development, on-board and on-shore handling, storage, distribution and marketing of fish and fishery products.
Plan of Action D63: Promote and conduct training programs and develop training materials to upgrade the technical skills and competencies of personnel in the public and private sectors on fisheries post-harvest technology and food safety management system.
1.5 Links to the SEAFDEC Program Thrust
This project is in line with the SEAFDEC Program Thrust II: Enhancing Capacity & Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade.
1.6 Links with other SEAFDEC’s projects
This project is an extension of the previous SEAFDEC Special 5 year Programme (2001-2005) project on Utilization of Freshwater Fish with Cambodia which was not extended to other countries at that time due to budgetary constraints.
2. PROJECT
2.1 Goal/Overall Objectives and Performance Indicators:
The goal of the project is to promote the optimum utilization of indigenous freshwater fish species including the reduction of discards and post-harvest losses to increase fish supply and improve economic returns. The objectives of the project are to:
1) Utilize freshwater fish species for the development of value-added products; and
2) Assist in upgrading the processing and packaging technology for freshwater fish products.
The performance indicators of the project are the number of value added products (at least two) developed by each participating country from the indigenous freshwater fish species and the participation of at least one industry/commercial co-operants in each country.
2.2 Expected Outcomes and Outputs:
The expected outcome of the project is the enhanced utilization of the indigenous freshwater fish species for human consumption in the participating countries. The expected outputs are:
1) Regional Training Course on Processing of Value Added Products;
2) A handbook on processing of value-added freshwater fish products; and
3) At least two value added products developed by each participating country from the indigenous freshwater fish species.
2.3 Project Description/Framework
The Post-Harvest Technology Centre (PHTC) of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) as the Collaborating Center for MFRD programmes will be responsible for the project and will manage and coordinate all project activities. . The project will be conducted for a period of 3 years from 2011-2013. The
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project will be funded using the MFRD Other Fund and will be on a cost-sharing basis with the participating countries namely Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia. The project will be implemented through the following activities:
Activity 1: Project Inception and Planning Meeting
A 2-day Project Inception and Planning Meeting will be held in Singapore to discuss and plan for all project activities, identify the freshwater fish species to be utilized and the types of value-added products to be developed. Two participants each from Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia who are involved in the freshwater fisheries industry will be invited to attend; one of whom should be from the private sector.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for a better overview and understanding of the freshwater fisheries resources as well as the traditional freshwater fish products in Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia.
The meeting will also identify the key project leader in each country and commercial co-operants, if any, for the project. The budget for the Activity 3 (Product development and processing trials) will also be discussed and determined.
Activity 2: Regional Training Course on Processing of Value Added Products
A Regional Training Course on processing and packaging of value added products using freshwater fish will be organized and conducted by MFRD in Singapore. Two participants from each country will be invited to attend, one of whom should be from the private sector (industry/commercial co-operants). The training course will include lectures and hands-on practicals on the processing of value added products such as fish sweetmeat, fish otah, fish sausage, fish crackers, etc. using simple, inexpensive equipment and technology suitable for the village level and small to medium-sized industry. Good manufacturing and handling practices to ensure product safety and quality will also be emphasized in the course.
Activity 3: Product development and processing trials
Each country will conduct product development and processing (including packaging) trials to develop at least two value added products using their indigenous freshwater fish species. Shelf-life studies on the products should also be conducted. This activity will be conducted for a period of about one year.
Activity 4: Mid-term Evaluation and Progress Meeting
A 2-day Mid-term Evaluation and Progress Meeting will be held in Singapore to discuss and evaluate the progress of the project and to plan for the subsequent activities i.e. the preparation and publication of the processing handbook and the End-of-Project Seminar. Two participants from each country will be invited to attend.
Activity 5: Preparation and Publication of the Processing Handbook
A handbook on the processing of the value-added products developed by each of the country using the freshwater fish species will be prepared and published. Five hundred copies of the handbook will be printed.
Activity 6: End-of-Project Seminar
An End-of-Project Seminar will be conducted in Singapore to share the results of the project among the participating countries. The draft processing handbook will be discussed and finalized at the Seminar to be subsequently published for distribution all Member Countries. The value-added products will also be prepared for display and tasting at the seminar. Three participants from each country will be invited to attend of which at least one should be from the private sector.
3. PROGRESS/ACHIEVEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES IN THE YEAR 2013 3.1 Activities Achievements in the Year 2013
Achievements based on Activities Duration Remarks Activity 5: Preparation and Publication of the
Processing Handbook
- The participating countries have successfully developed value added products using their indigenous freshwater fish species following the training received at the regional training course in
6 months To be published in November 2013
93 2011. Indonesia has developed 2 products from walking catfish; Myanmar, 2 products from rohu fish;
Lao PDR, 2 products, one each from catfish and clown featherback fish and Vietnam, 2 products from catfish.
- The draft of the handbook has been prepared and includes description of freshwater fisheries in the country, the freshwater species used, the value added products developed, the processing steps and procedures, shelf-life studies. It will be distributed to all Member Countries once it is published to share the results of the project and to serve as a useful resource on utilizing freshwater fish to make value added products.
Activity 6: End-of-Project Seminar
- An End-of-Project Seminar was conducted in Singapore to share the results of the project among the countries.
- Three participants from each participating country was invited to attend of which at least one was from the private sector.
- Twelve local (Singapore) industry participants also attended the seminar to learn about the freshwater fish value-added products developed and to network with the country participants for possible future business opportunities.
- The draft processing handbook was also discussed and finalized for publication.
2 days 11-12 September 2013
3.2 Evaluation of the Project Outcomes Till the Year 2013 3.2.1 Theme/Program Thrust and Issues:
(1) Theme/Program Thrust:
Thrust II: Enhancing Capacity & Competitiveness to Facilitate International and Intra-regional Trade (2) Issues in the region at the beginning of the study:
Freshwater fish is an important fisheries resource in many ASEAN Member Countries where it serves as a major source of animal protein especially for the marginalized and poorer segments of the population thereby contributing to food security in these countries. Freshwater fish is also an important source of raw materials for processing into a variety of traditional fish products in the ASEAN Member Countries. Freshwater fish products as with other traditional products in the ASEAN region are largely processed by household producers and small and medium-sized establishments which are usually family-owned operations with little mechanization. Upgrading of processing and packaging technology for the freshwater fish products will help to improve their quality and safety with the possibility of commercialization. With Lao PDR, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam becoming members of SEAFDEC, freshwater fish utilization is becoming an important area to study as these Member Countries have significant freshwater fisheries.
3.2.2 Expected Final Goal of the Project:
- To utilize indigenous freshwater fish species for the development of value-added products in participating countries.
- To assist in upgrading the processing and packaging technology for freshwater fish products 3.2.3 “Steps” Toward Achieving Final Goal: