Following the awareness campaign held on Praslin on 3 October 2026, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), through the Seychelles National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSG), continued its community outreach with a second awareness session on La Digue on Saturday 31st October 2026.
Held at the La Digue Community Centre, the session aimed to strengthen understanding of FiTI, highlight the importance of transparency and public access to fisheries information, and encourage greater stakeholder participation in fisheries governance.
The engagement brought together six (6) local fishers, providing an opportunity for them to learn more about the initiative, share their experiences and raise perspectives on matters affecting the local fishing community. The discussions also highlighted the relevance of transparency and access to reliable information in supporting the Seychelles fisheries sector.
The visit was attended by representatives of the FiTI NMSG, the FiTI International Secretariat, the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), the Seychelles Fishing Boat Owners Association (SFBOA) and the Seychelles Maritime Academy.
The La Digue session forms part of FiTI’s continued efforts to bring fisheries transparency discussions closer to local communities across Seychelles. Through these engagements, the initiative seeks to improve awareness of the information available on the fisheries sector and encourage fishers and other stakeholders to take an active interest in fisheries governance and sustainable fisheries management.
Following the successful outreach activities on Praslin and La Digue, Mahé is expected to be the next destination in the ongoing awareness campaign.
