Case MT-3 Managing fisheries resources and strengthening links within the fisheries value chain

【6. Mauritania】

Context	Fishing prices have an impact on the management of fisheries resources (higher prices increase fishing effort). Although it is generally not possible to control prices, there are cases where mechanisms can be put in place to control prices. This case study presents the price-setting mechanism in Mauritania.
Content	National Advisory Council for the Management and Development of Fisheries (CCNADP) in accordance with the provisions of decree no. 159-2015 implementing the fisheries code 2015-017. This is a consultative body, chaired by the Minister of Fisheries and made up of 16 members, including 6 representing the administration, 6 representing specialized socio-professional organisations, 2 representing civil society organisations and 2 national scientific researchers in the field of fisheries and economics. Among its missions: Provide advice on TAC use Advice on the choice of fishing development, management and planning strategy. Advisory opinion on the marketing of fishery products The Mauritanian Fish Marketing Company (SMCP) was created in 1984. SMCP is a mixed economy company. The initial share capital is 70% owned by the Mauritanian state and 30% by national private operators in the fishing sector and national primary banks. The head office is located in Nouadhibou and has two representative offices, one in Nouakchott and the other in Las Palmas. SMCP was created by decree no. 84 030 of 5 June 1984; it has a monopoly on the export of frozen fishery products caught in waters under Mauritanian jurisdiction and subject to compulsory landing. Its main missions are as follows: marketing and exporting fishery products and promoting such activities; promoting the product and ensuring its traceability; repatriation of currency proceeds from the sale of products; collection of duties and taxes related to the business; The SMCP is a tool for organizing, promoting and supporting artisanal fishing in the context of product marketing. Within the SMCP organisation, there is a Commission for fixing the prices of fishery products intended for export, created by decree no. 027-2017, chaired by the General Director of SMCP and made up of 10 members distributed as follows: State and public institutions: 3 members Fishing sector professionals: 7 members
Lessons Learned	In Mauritania, there is a mechanism by which the price of fishery product exports is determined by the fishing industry. It can improve resource management by strengthening cooperation within the value chain.
Guideline chapter relevant to this case study	Chapter 2: Establishing and strengthening the resource management implementation system 2.5 Strengthening collaboration within the fishing value chain
Situation to which this case study could refer	Price control allows adjustment of catch quantity and fishing effort. This case study is instructive when considering such a mechanism.