Minimum standards for fish handling and reduced post-harvest losses in selected tsunami-affected communities Sri Lanka

Food and Agricultural Organisation FAO - Project Dates:
August 2008 - September 2008

Description of Project:
Poseidon undertook a value chain and quality control assessment of the key fish processing chains. The purpose of the exercise was to identify support needs to stakeholders and to compile a detailed project document that will establish a road map to product quality enhancement and improved value added. The specific tasks areas follows:

carry out a rapid identification of the key fisheries market chains and quality constraints relating to post harvest handling losses;

support identification of key fisheries value chains for the project to prioritise;

support a preliminary analysis of the capacity building needs for priority communities;

support a preliminary a rapid assessment of the capacity building needs of NIFNE and partners to be involved in extension and training activities

support a review and update of the project logframe with stakeholders;

develop TOR for the international and national inputs in support of the project outcomes;

Develop monitoring and evaluation strategies, including appropriate indicators;

Develop and compile a detailed project document and time-bound work plan

Assist the mission team in adequately consulting the government and community stakeholders