Case GN-1 Co-management organisation in Boulbinet and Kaporo

【4. Guinea】

Context	Fisheries resource co-management organisations exist in Guinea. What type of organisations are these? How do they operate? This case study presents the details.
Content	Before the creation of the co-management association, it was the group of notables and former fishers who took measures to manage fisheries resources. For example: planning pirogues in case of Sardinella overproduction. In 2014, the Association for the Co-management of the Fisheries of Boulbinet was created. In 2017, the co-management association of Boulbinet benefited from WADAF’s institutional support (training and supply of computer equipment and office furniture). Co-management measures implemented: On mesh size and type of net Ban on small mesh nets Application of the Decree D2022/04/PRG/CNRD/SGG banning the import, manufacture, sale, possession and use of monofilament. On fish reproduction and spawning grounds Apply the fishing ban in the area shared by Tamara, Room and Kassa islands; and Enforcing the ban on fishing in Sangaria Bay. On communication, sensitisation and training Organize workshops to share the concept of fisheries co-management with the COPAO team in Guinea (Boulbinet, Kaporo and the Ministry); Organize awareness campaigns along the coastline; The National Fisheries Co-Management Plan is currently being elaborated. Challenges Lack of surveillance equipment (boat, engine, binoculars, lifejacket, GPS and means of communication) Insufficient budgets allocated to fisheries co-management Generalization of fisheries co-management in other sites such as Kamsar, Koba Taboria, Téminètaye, Bonfi port, and Dixinn They need to be revitalized, due to the non-renewal of executive offices, the change of residence of some officers, the death of other members at Boulbinet, and the temporary relocation of use of the Kaporo site due to the Port Development Project.
Lessons Learned	Community-based resource management in Guinea is still in its early stages. Co-management organisations exist in limited areas, however there are few substantial activities. It would be advisable for them to strengthen existing organisations, using Senegal’s experience as a reference.
Guideline chapter relevant to this case study	Chapter 2: Establishing and strengthening the resource management implementation system 2.1 Establishing and strengthening resource management organisations
Situation to which this case study could refer	This case study may be useful for those wishing to set up co-management organisations.