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ACP Fish II Coordination Unit, 36 Av. de Tervuren, 5th

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FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT:

Technical assistance on Training of Groups of female fishmongers in

good sanitary practices and management of small businesses

October 2012

ACP Fish II – Strengthening fisheries management in ACP states

9 ACP RPR 128

Project No. WA- 4.1- B18

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FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT:

Technical assistance on Training of Groups of female

fishmongers in good sanitary practices and management

of small businesses

October 2012

This report was prepared by Ian Goulding and Esther Paegar

Megapesca Lda, Portugal

In collaboration with ÆDE, Liberia

The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the contractor and can in no way

be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission

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Final Report Megapesca Lda, Portugal

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CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... II

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................ 1

2 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 2

3 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................. 2

4 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING PHASE 1 ....................................................................................... 3

4.1 ESTABLISHMENT AND MEETING OF THE TECHNICAL TEAM ................................................................................. 3

4.2 MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS ........................................................................................... 3

4.3 PREPARATION OF TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT STUDY .................................................................................. 4

4.4 DESIGN OF TRAINING COURSE ............................................................................................................................. 4

4.5 PREPARATION OF COURSE MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 4

4.6 ARRANGEMENTS FOR COURSE LOGISTICS ........................................................................................................... 5

4.7 INVITATIONS TO PARTICIPANTS........................................................................................................................... 5

5 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING PHASE 2 ....................................................................................... 6

5.1 MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS ........................................................................................... 6

5.2 PILOT TESTING OF THE TRAINING MATERIALS ..................................................................................................... 7

5.3 COURSE PREPARATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 8

5.4 PUBLICITY .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.5 DELIVERY OF THE TRAINING COURSE .................................................................................................................. 9

5.6 EVALUATION OF THE TRAINING COURSE ........................................................................................................... 11

5.7 DISCUSSIONS ON ORGANISATION OF WOMEN FISHERY OPERATORS ................................................................... 11

6 RESULTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

6.1 TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................................................... 11

6.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF CORPS OF EFFECTIVE TRAINERS IN EACH COUNTY ............................................................. 12

6.3 SUPPLY OF TRAINING MATERIALS FOR FUTURE TRAINING ACTIVITIES ............................................................... 14

6.4 STEPS TOWARDS DELIVERY OF SUSTAINABLE TRAINING SERVICES ................................................................... 14

7 CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 15

8 RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 15

LIST OF ANNEXES: ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

ANNEX 1. TERMS OF REFERENCE ......................................................................................................................... 18

ANNEX 2: LIST OF PERSONS MET AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES .......................................................... 32

ANNEX 3: TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT ....................................................................................... 39

ANNEX 4: TRAINING HANDBOOK: SMALL SCALE FISH SELLERS AND PROCESSORS: PART 1:

FISH QUALITY CONTROL AND PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY ...................................................................... 40

ANNEX 5: TRAINING HANDBOOK: SMALL SCALE FISH SELLERS AND PROCESSORS: PART 2:

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 41

ANNEX 6: COURSE NOTES “HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TRAINER” .......................................................... 42

ANNEX 7: TRAINING COURSE CONCEPT NOTE ................................................................................................ 51

ANNEX 8: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITIES ................................................................................ 54

ANNEX 9: PUBLICITY AND VISIBILITY ................................................................................................................ 56

ANNEX 10: COURSE SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................. 69

ANNEX 11: TRAINING EVALUATION FORM ....................................................................................................... 74


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ABBREVIATIONS

ACP African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States

BNF Bureau of National Fisheries

CBO Community Based Organisation

CMA Co-Management Association

EDF European Development Fund

EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone

EU European Union

FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation

HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point

KE1 Key Expert 1

KE2 Key Expert 2

LAFA Liberian Artisanal Fishermen’s Association

MOGD Ministry of Gender and Development of Liberia

NGOs Non Governmental Organisations

PRMGE World Bank’s Gender and Development Group

QC Quality Control

SFP Strengthening Fisheries Products

TA Technical Assistance

TNA Training Needs Assessment

ToR Terms of Reference

WARFP West Africa Regional Fisheries Programmer


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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report presents the activities and results of the project “Technical assistance on Training of

Groups of female fishmongers in good sanitary practices and management of small businesses”

carried out under the EU funded Strengthening Fisheries Management in ACP States project (9ACP

RPR 128) programme implemented by the EDF Funded ACP Fish II Programme.

During the Phase 1 of the project in July 2012, two experts established a technical team, reviewed

the current situation regarding the small scale processing and marketing of fish in Liberia, consulted

with key stakeholders including the Bureau of National Fisheries and the Liberian Artisanal

Fishermen’s Association, and conducted a training needs assessment exercise, which included group

interviews in four communities and a personal interview survey of 44 female fish processors and

vendors. On the basis of the findings of Phase 1 the consultants proposed the detailed design of a

train the trainers’ course to be held in Phase 2 of the project.

In Phase 2 of the project, the consultants designed and printed two training handbooks, one

concerning fish handling and quality control, and the other concerning business and financial

management for small scale fishery businesses. The consultants made arrangements and delivered a

five day residential train the trainers course for 36 female fish vendors/processors from all nine

coastal counties of Liberia, and two staff from the Bureau of National Fisheries. This was held from

1st to 5

th October at the Thinkers Village in Monrovia. The project supported the travel and

accommodation costs of the participants.

The training course was targeted at women who will become trainers in their communities. The

course content covered three main areas. 250 copies each of two printed handbooks were prepared

covering (1): Why fish goes bad; Using ice to preserve fish; Keeping things clean and personal

hygiene; Smoking, drying and salting; Weighing and pricing fish; Freezing and cold storage;

Adding value: (processing, grading and packing); (2) Collective business organisations; Record

keeping for small businesses; Working out costs, selling prices and profit; Investment decisions and

business planning; How to set up a micro-credit scheme; Marketing and selling; Additional

materials were also prepared on “How to be a trainer” - communication and training techniques

(with hands-on experience of training presentations).

The course covered the need for pricing fish by weight and participants learnt how to use weighing

equipment and calculators. Equipment was purchased for training purposes, and handbooks were

donated to participants to allow them to demonstrate the approach in their communities. Remaining

equipment and the unused balance of the training handbooks were donated to the Bureau of

National Fisheries.

Based on post-course evaluation questionnaire completed by participants the course was found to be

relevant and well delivered. The course was covered by local print and TV media in Monrovia and

materials were produced in line with EU visibility guidelines. Opening and closing ceremonies were

conducted with the attendance of the EU Delegation in Monrovia and officials from the Ministries

of Agriculture, Gender & Development and a women microfinance entity .

The training for trainers course designed under the project has therefore been found to provide a

sound basis for the future implementation of capacity building activities for small scale fish

processors and traders. To ensure the sustainable delivery of such training in future will require

improved organisation of women business operators and a source of finance. Discussions on

sustainability held with the participants indicated dissatisfaction with the current apex organisation

Liberian Artisanal Fishermen’s Union, where processors and traders are represented by women’s

branch. The women are considering creating a separate association. In the short term extending the

training to community level could be supported under donor funded projects such as the World

Bank West Africa Regional Fisheries Development Programme. However, in the medium and



longer term, the BNF is recommended to ensure that an annual training budget for the sector is

allocated by the Ministry of Agriculture. The BNF and the ACP Fish II are also recommended to

consider providing support for the strengthening of the collective activities of female fish processors

and traders, by building their capacity to engage in a formal association.

2 INTRODUCTION

This report presents the activities and results of the project “Technical assistance on Training of

Groups of female fishmongers in good sanitary practices and management of small businesses”

carried out under the EU funded Strengthening Fisheries Management in ACP States project (9ACP

RPR 128) programme implemented by the EDF Funded ACP Fish II Programme.

The specific objective of the project was to improve Liberia’s value chain of artisanal fisheries

products by strengthening the capacities of women fishmongers. The project designed and

implemented a pilot approach to training of female business operators in the supply chain which

covered essential business and technical skills. The project was implemented by a team of two Key

Expert consultants from Megapesca Lda. of Portugal in association with AEDE of Liberia. The

project objectives and terms of reference are shown in Annex 1.

After home office preparations, Phase 1 commenced in Liberia on 10th July with the arrival in post

of the Key Expert 1 (who remained in Liberia until 26th July). In line with the terms of reference,

the activities during this Phase included a review of literature and previous/current interventions,

undertaking of a training needs assessment exercise in three coastal communities, preparation of

course outline and logistics and preparation of two training handbooks.

Phase 2 of the project took place during the period 22nd

September to 8th

October 2012. During this

period the consultants undertook the field testing of the course materials, delivered a pilot training

to 36 female trainers from fishing communities and two staff from the Bureau of National Fisheries,

and investigated options regarding sustainability of future training provision to small scale fish

processors and traders.

A list of persons met and a summary of activities is shown in Annex 2.

3 BACKGROUND

In Liberia there are an estimated 33,120 fulltime fish producers and processors in both marine and

inland waters (mostly subsistence and under-developed commercial fisheries). According to a recent

World Bank study1 about 60 percent of these are women. Because their communities are frequently

remote, these operators have few opportunities for alternative income generation. The sector has

difficulty in accessing national, regional and international markets due to poor physical and

institutional infrastructure, and a lack of technical skills to meet buyer requirements, including

international sanitary and quality standards. Liberia is at present not able to export fishery products

to the EU, a factor which encourages exploitation of national resources by foreign fleets flagged to

other states which are authorized for exports by the European Commission. In recognition of the

social dependency and the limited options available to the small scale sector, the Government of

Liberia provides policy support in the form of preferential access to coastal resources in the new

Fisheries Law of 2010.

1 Liberia: Gender-Aware Programs and Women’s Roles in Agricultural Value, Prepared by the

World Bank’s Gender and Development Group (PRMGE), in collaboration with the Ministry of

Gender and Development of Liberia (MOGD), World Bank, May 2010. See:

http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTGENDER/Resources/LibGenAgrPolicyMem-Web-fin2.pdf

http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTGENDER/Resources/LibGenAgrPolicyMem-Web-fin2.pdf



Liberian fisherfolk, whose limited investments and livelihoods were disrupted by years of civil war,

are thus denied many of the potential benefits of globalization. They lack the means to defend their

existing markets as trade barriers fall. The consequence is that many small fishery enterprises

cannot generate the returns required to re-invest in their business and communities (which includes

ensuring adequate levels of health and education services). Because of this system failure, the

fishery sector is decapitalised. To avoid fishery dependent communities being consigned to a

poverty trap, new investment is required to re-build the sector, including infrastructure and adapted

support services (e.g. health care, child care and education). One barrier is lack of access to finance,

but another fundamental need is to improve the business skills of relevant actors in the supply chain,

to ensure that new investment is based on sound business principles and is therefore viable and

sustainable. Women play a vital role in the commercial and financial activities of the sector, since

they are engaged in processing and marketing activities, as well as financing of fishing trips

(supplying finance for vessels, nets etc). While both men and women face constraints in access to

resources and markets, women remain particularly affected and disadvantaged and therefore they

need special attention and support. Organizing/linking female business operators in an effective way

is important to increase their bargaining power and collective strength

This intervention by the ACP Fish II programme aimed to establish and pilot a sustainable

entrepreneurial skills training to strengthen the capacity of female business operators in the fish

supply chain to participate more effectively in the development of the Liberian fishery sector.

4 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING PHASE 1

4.1 Establishment and meeting of the Technical Team

The ACP Fish II Focal Point in Liberia is Mr. Andrew Sumo, Head Marine Division of BNF, who

led the Technical Team. The technical team responsible for steering the project also included:

two other BNF staff; Ms. Yarnga Tokpa, Officer in Charge and Mr. James Dolo, Chief

Administration Officer.

representatives of the Women’s Wing of LAFA

the ACP Fish II Key Experts: Team Leader/Food safety Specialist (Key Expert 1) and the

Business Management Specialist (Key Expert 2)

The first meeting of the technical team was held at the kick off meeting on 12th

July. A second

meeting was held to present (verbally) the interim results and finalise Phase 1 field activities on 24th

July 2012.

4.2 Meetings and discussions with stakeholders

The Technical Team identified a number of landing sites to be visited as part of the Phase 1

programme of activities, for the purpose of generating baseline data for the training needs

assessment. Four communities were visited, with the following programme (for locations see Figure

1 overleaf).

Table 1: Programme of field visits to fishing communities

Fishing community County Date

West Point, Banjor Montserrado Friday 13th

July

Buchanan Grand Bassa Monday 16th

July

Roberstport Grand Cape Mount Tuesday 17th

July



Visits to these communities ensured that the assessment includes the two main ethnic groups of

fishing communities, being Fante (Ghanaian origin) and Kru (Liberian origin). The three counties

covered account for about 50% of the fishing capacity of Liberia’s artisanal sector (in terms of

numbers of vessels). The Banjor Beach Community is the venue of the important FAO supported

pilot project “Fish Post Harvest Technology Platform”. The BNF is also planning the development

of new fisheries infrastructure (including processing facilities) at Robertsport.

4.3 Preparation of Training Needs Assessment Study

The consultants prepared a structured Training Needs Assessment (TNA) study, based on

information drawn from the following:

review of literature on Liberian fisheries,

review of the developments being undertaken by parallel fishery sector interventions (under

World Bank and FAO),

group discussions with the Bureau of National Fisheries, Liberian Artisanal Fishermen’s

Union and women operators from fishing communities

an individual questionnaire survey of 44 women operators in the four fishing communities

listed above.

A comprehensive report analysing the training needs and making specific proposals for the content

and structure of the training of female fishery workers was prepared. This is presented in Annex 3.

4.4 Design of training course

The TNA report was used as the basis for the design of the training programme which aims to

establish and pilot a sustainable entrepreneurial skills training to strengthen the capacity of female

business operators in the fish supply chain to participate more effectively in the development of the

Liberian fishery sector.

The consultants established a session plan for a 5 day course (4 sessions/day), which addresses the

needs identified in the TNA. The outline content was for each session was also specified. This

included three main areas of instruction:

Fish handling, processing and quality control

Small business management and finance

How to be an effective trainer

4.5 Preparation of course materials

Course handbooks were prepared based on the content outlined. Where suitable training materials

and visual aides were available (for example from the EU funded SFP programme) these were

adopted, with modifications where appropriate. The copies of these handbooks are shown in Annex

4 (concerning fish handling, processing and quality control) and Annex 5 (concerning business and

financial management). After approval by the Focal Point in Liberia, the Regional Coordination

Unit and the ACP Fish II Project Management Unit in Brussels, the handbooks were submitted for

printing at the National Printers in Monrovia.

The consultants also prepared a 10 page handout on how to be an effective trainer, to provide the

content relating to the training skills to be developed by the participants. This is shown in Annex 6.



4.6 Arrangements for course logistics

Discussions were held with stakeholders regarding the arrangements for course logistics. The

consultants investigated the various options to ensure optimal validity, relevance, efficiency and

effectiveness of training. Issues were considered with regard to:

Date and venue

Accommodation and meals

Selection of participants from all coastal counties

Travel

Arrangements for practical training

Communication, visibility and media

Costs and budget

In the event reservations were made at the Thinkers Village for participants from outside Monrovia.

Travel costs were estimated. It was agreed with BNF that the Press Officer of the Ministry of

Agriculture would organise press coverage of the workshop, although this would incur some costs

in covering journalist expenses etc. All costs were calculated and checked against the reimbursable

budget available.

4.7 Invitations to participants

The consultants prepared an information note to be transmitted to fishing communities in the nine

target counties, describing the course objectives and content. The BNF organised for this to be

transmitted to the various community representatives, and for candidates to be selected at local

level. This note is shown in Annex 7.

Four candidates from each of the nine coastal counties were selected to attend the course in line

with the ToR. The list of participants was finalised by the BNF and transmitted to the consultants.

The BNF ensured that the candidates:

a) met minimum criteria in terms of their characteristics and learning capacities (see below)

Female gender

No more than 4 participants per county and 1 trainer per community

Ensure representation and language skills relevant to the different ethnic fishing

communities within each county (Fante/Kru/Popo)

Literacy (in English) and numeracy to at least junior high school level

Capacity to deliver training to their communities in local languages

b) were selected and proposed by the communities they represent (otherwise they will not be

able to function as trainers) to represent, as fully as possible, the ethnic and regional mix of

the Liberian fishery communities.

It was apparent that the Module 4 of the ACP SFP Programme undertook three missions in 2010

(with consultant Ansen Ward). The participants included 119 female fish vendors and processors

from all 9 counties. Although there were some initial concerns regarding duplication, it was noted

that more than 60% of the course content covered topics not addressed by the SFP programme.

Since the training only partly covered the same topics it was recommended that previous attendance

on an SFP supported course should not prevent a proposed trainer from attending the current

training, providing that that the trainer is proposed by her Community.



The list of candidates and the communities they represent is shown in Annex 8. The course was also

attended by Mr. Andrew Sumo, Head of Marine Fisheries Division, and Mr. James Dolo,

Administration Officer from the Bureau of National Fisheries.

5 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN DURING PHASE 2

5.1 Meetings and discussions with stakeholders

A meeting of the technical team was held at the start of Phase 2 on 24th

September 2012 at the BNF.

This reviewed the progress since the conclusion of Phase 1 and discussed the detailed preparations

for the training course at Thinkers Village, the following week. It was agreed that:

1. The Team discussed the invitations for the opening and closing ceremonies. It was

confirmed that the BNF had invited the Minister for Gender Development, Director of SME

Section, Ministry of Commerce and the Ambassador from the EU Delegation. It was

confirmed that Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Subah would attend the opening and the

consultants were asked to prepare some speaking notes.

2. The pilot testing of the training materials was discussed. It was decided that BNF would

consult with LAFA with a view to organising the pilot with a small group of fisherwomen

(about 6) at a site in or near Monrovia (e.g. Banjor) on Wed 26th or afternoon of Thursday

27th. September.

3. The need for a cooler to demonstrate storage of fish on ice was discussed. The BNF is in

possession of a number of these donated by the EDF Funded SFP Programme. The

consultants requested the use of these for the duration of the course and were requested to

submit this in writing. This was done, but unfortunately the BNF was unable to grant this

request. As a result the consultants subsequently purchased two additional coolers using

project funds.

4. Arrangements for donation of equipment were discussed; it was agreed that items such as

weighing scales, calculators and course materials would be donated directly to the course

participants, who would sign a receipt for them. Other items (coolers, if purchased, and the

balance of the handbooks would be donated to the BNF).

5. Press and publicity arrangements were discussed. The Ministry of Agriculture Press officer

had been contacted and was standing by to launch the media activities. It was agreed that

press (TV and print) should be invited to attend opening and closing ceremonies. The

consultants subsequently prepared a press release for forwarding to the Press Officer and

informed the BNF that the press budget was US$500.

6. The BNF staff requested that the Project supply them with a number of scratch cards funded

by the reimbursable budget, to help cover the cost of calls made on personal mobile phones,

in setting up the training course and communicating with the participants. The Team Leader

agreed to this request and subsequently supplied 20 x US$5 cards for this purpose.

7. The consultants were invited to attend the Agricultural Coordination Committee for partners

and donors to be held on the morning of Thursday 27th September 2012.

8. The options for sustainability of the training intervention were discussed. It is clear that for

sustainable training to be delivered to the small scale sector in the future will require a

source of regular funding. The possibility of BNF providing this finance from its budget was

discussed,

A final meeting of the technical team was held to review the outputs and discuss sustainability

issues on 8th

October 2012. The consultants also attended the Donor/Stakeholder Agricultural



Coordination Meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture on 27th

September. Briefing and debriefing

meetings were also held with the EU Delegation Monrovia, on 28th

September and 8th

October 2012

respectively. A briefing meeting was held with the World Bank Professional Officer responsible for

the implementation of the West Africa Regional Fisheries Programme in Liberia, and the Consultant

to the Community Science Programme, supported by the WARFP.

5.2 Pilot testing of the training materials

The consultants undertook a one day pilot testing of the training materials, focusing mainly on the

two handbooks. This took place a Banjor Village, Montserrado County on Wednesday 26th

September. The exercise employed a focus group of five female fish processors and traders

operating from the Banjor beach. The participants in the group were:

Ruth Jackson

Annette Johnson

Iduha Nah

Eliana Clarke

Theresa S Bayon

The session was also attended by Mr. Andrew Suma, Bureau of National Fisheries, who facilitated

the contact with the group via LAFA. Some of the group had participated previously with the

training needs assessment discussions, and it was therefore particularly useful to obtain their views

regarding how well the training materials addressed the needs they had expressed.

The consultants presented the materials and provided summaries of the content, and after each

section asked questions regarding the relevance, suitability of the content, appropriateness of the

language and the difficulty of the topics. At this stage the handbooks had already been printed, so it

was not possible to change the content. However the exercise helped to identify some of the areas

which participants would find the most difficult (those concerning financial management) and

allowed the trainers to adjust their approach and re-allocate the time spent on these topics

accordingly.

In general the materials were found to be very appropriate to the needs of the sector. Training

Handbook 1 was found to be rather easy for the group, since two of them had previously received

basic training on fish quality (via the SFP Programme or in Morocco). Most of the participants

attending the full training course will not have had this benefit, and the level will therefore be

suitable. Sections on value adding and marketing were considered to be useful additions.

Training Handbook 2 presented all new material regarding business and financial management.

Some of the participants were familiar with some of the concepts (such as profit) but were not able

to define them in any structured way. They found the presentation of the material to be extremely

useful, and especially recognised the benefits of improved business record keeping. The sections on

investment appraisal were found to be a little advanced for some of the participants (involving a

good deal of arithmetic). However the consultants were covering the entire course content in one

session (instead of eight) so during the actual course delivery this was not expected to be a problem,

since there should be sufficient time available to accommodate less numerate participants with a

more complete explanation.

With both handbooks, the visual presentations were found to be very useful; they provided an

opportunity for the trainers to ask participants to explain what was happening. It will however be

necessary to supplement these with a flipchart and pens, or a backboard/chalk, since there was a

need identified to provide additional explanations (in the form of diagrams and calculations).



Participants were shown the weighing scales and calculators, and some worked examples of price

per unit weight calculation were presented and discussed. The participants commented that the

weight range of the scales (0-15kg) was insufficient for some of the larger fish which they trade.

However it was pointed out that the idea of the training of trainers was to transfer the skills and

ideas, and it would be up to fish vendors themselves to purchase the appropriate type and range of

scale required for their particular business. Nevertheless, the participants quickly appreciated the

concepts of pricing fish by unit weight, and readily recognised the advantages in terms of remote

trading and enabling price comparisons. They considered that fishermen might resist selling fish by

weight, but that in any case, this would not matter, since it was only important for traders to know

the unit cost of what they were buying, so that they could calculate costs and set prices accordingly.

The exercise confirmed that there was great deal of interest in the concept of pricing fish by unit

weight, and selling by weight (rather than by piece or bunch as at present).

5.3 Course preparations

The detailed logistical preparations were made for the course. These included the following:

arrangements for accommodation for participants, seminar room

handouts and all course documentation was prepared (course schedule, registration forms,

evaluation forms, programmes, certificates)

small items of equipment and materials for practical work and demonstrations were

purchased (spring balance weighing scales, electronic calculators, receipt books, cleaning

and sanitising equipment, fish boxes)

document bags and T-Shirts were also purchased and printed with ACP Fish II logos, EU

and Liberian Flags, and the title of the training course.

travel expenses of participants were calculated and envelopes prepared.

The BNF was requested to invite guests for the opening and closing sessions, including Ministry of

Agriculture, EU Delegation and Ministry of Gender and Development. World Bank WARFP and

the FAO were also informed and invited to participate as observers to the course. The EU

Delegation was briefed, and speakers notes were prepare for the Ministerial guests.

5.4 Publicity

A press release was prepared and detailed arrangements made with the Ministry of Agriculture

Press Officer to undertake Press management for ACP Fish II Project. The Press Officer agreed to:

Prepare press articles/pictorials and submitting for placement in selected media for

publication.

Invite print, TV and radio media to attend opening and closing ceremonies

Make payments up to a maximum of US$500 (five hundred US dollars) to press for

expenses and collecting attendance signatures and relevant receipts

Collate published press clippings on the workshop and including with a media report

A copy of the press release and resulting publicity is shown in Annex 9. A banner was prepared and

printed for display at the venue. ACP Fish II T-shirts were printed for distribution to candidates.

Bags for the carrying of course materials were printed with the ACP Fish II logo and EU flag.

Participants were presented with an attendance certificate and a copy of the group photograph at the

end of the course. All of these items, along with photographs of the event are also shown in Annex

9.



5.5 Delivery of the training course

The consultants delivered the training course during the period Monday 1st to Friday 5

th October at

Thinkers Village, Roberstfield Highway, Monrovia Liberia (see

http://www.thinkersvillage.com/index.html). The course was attended by 36 female fishery sector

operators, plus two staff from the Bureau of National Fisheries.

There were a number of last minute substitutions due to some of the participants initially proposed

not being able to travel. As a result, whilst there were four participants from most counties (as

specified in the Terms of Reference), there were five attending from Sinoe County and three from

Margibi County. This incurred a slightly higher cost than foreseen due to the higher transport costs

from Sinoe (but still falling within the reimbursable budget envelop of the project).

The course was delivered according to the schedule set out in Annex 10. The course structure and

content required to meet training objectives was as follows.

1: Collective business organisations

Advantages of organising; means of production and division of labour; concept of legal personality

and limited liability; different forms of organisation; sole proprietorship, partnership, cooperative,

community based organization, non-governmental organization. Procedures for establishing

associations; memoranda and articles of association; organisation official functions (chair,

secretary, treasurer) and principles (voting rights, transparency); separation of ownership and

management.

2: Why fish go bad;

Reasons why spoilage of fish is bad (business and health); how fish spoil; bacteria and enzymes;

conditions for spoilage; how to control spoilage (hygiene and temperature); examples of good and

bad practices; how to recognise fish spoilage; quality and effect on price;

3: Record keeping for small businesses

Reasons for keeping records. Key information to record; examples of purchase and sales ledgers;

type of costs; investment and operating costs; variable and fixed costs;

4: Using ice;

Why ice cools fish; different kinds of ice (block ice and flake ice); storage of ice; principles of

icing fish (chilling and chilled storage); use of boxes; icing fish on board, on landing; use of

insulated boxes; water supplies for ice; alternatives to ice

5: Weighing and pricing fish

Concept of weight as a measure of quantity and unit prices ($/kg); advantages and disadvantages of

weighing fish; how to weigh fish; different methods of weighing and equipment; working with

weights (kg or lb); calculation and comparison of prices; use of unit price to differentiate markets

(quality and weight/size grades); use of price information in purchase and marketing decisions.

6: Working out costs, selling prices and profit;

Different costs in fish businesses; importance of weight as basis for costing; how to work out raw

material, production and marketing costs; influence of yield on costs; examples/case studies from

fishing/fish processing/fish trading; calculation of profit; how to set prices (demand/cost plus/mark-

up/competitive)

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7: Keeping things clean and personal hygiene

Recap on importance of bacteria and reasons for hygiene (spoilage and safe food); importance of

using clean water; how to wash and clean equipment; use of Clorox/bleach; personal hygiene (why

wounds are bad, clean clothes, hand washing); hygienic facilities at landing sites (toilets, water

supply, clean floors, clean equipment); food safety risks (ready to eat foods).

8: Smoking, drying and salting

Why smoking, drying and salting preserve fish; importance of freshness of raw material; different

ways of smoking fish (traditional, chorkor, cabinet), drying fish (fire, sun, solar) and salting (dry,

wet) fish; calculating yield in smoked and dried fish; storage of preserved fish; prevention of losses

due to different pests/spoilage (rats, flies, beetles, mould); packaging and storage conditions

9: Investment decisions and business planning;

Need for investment in businesses; different types of capital (assets and working capital);

investments and returns on investment; measures of return on investment (payback period, return

on capital); working capital and cash flow management; sources of investment capital; case study

and examples of investments in small scale fish processing and selling.

10: How to set up a micro-credit scheme

What is a credit union; when and where did it start, features (interest and re-payments;

organisation and management; principles of membership; assessment of applications; borrower

qualifications; secured and non-secured loans; rules on collateral; linking to external credit

sources) (banks, donor funds, apex bodies etc).

11: Freezing and cold storage

Reasons for freezing fish; freezing curve; different equipment for freezing fish (blast and plate

freezers); difference between freezing and frozen storage; importance of packaging and glazing;

spoilage of frozen fish (enzymes and fat rancidity); problems with frozen fish (slow freezing,

high/fluctuating temperatures).

12: Adding value: (processing, grading and packing)

What is added value (impact on prices); different ways to add value to fish; grading by size and

quality; preparing fish in different ways (gills/gutted, steaks/fillets); packaging of fish; importance

of market research (how customers use the fish); added value services (preparation).

13: Marketing and selling;

What is marketing; importance of regular customers and repeat purchases; difference between trade

and retail clients; how to identify and record customers; how to understand needs; how to contact

customers; use of mobile phones and mobile money in the fish business

14: How to be a trainer; communication and training techniques

Factors that need to be considered when designing training; (social background, education,

experience, environment, personal motivation, resources ); setting training aims and learning

objectives for training sessions; how to plan training sessions; need to write trainers notes and

choose appropriate training aids; types of training aids used in field training (chalkboards,

whiteboards, flipcharts, newsprint, flash cards, real materials & models, handouts and tips on how

they are best used); using participative methods in adult training; need for evaluation of training



activities and use of feedback.

15: Presentations by the course participants

Participants were asked (in groups of two) to prepare and deliver a short presentation to the rest of

the group on a relevant topic covered by the course. The group and trainers provided feedback with

a view to allowing participants to improve presentation skills for the future. The subjects for

presentation were prepared by the trainers and allocated by random ballot earlier in the week.

The course included a combination of theory sessions (based on the handbooks) and practical

sessions (hand washing, cleaning equipment, icing fish, weighing fish, selling fish by weight). On

the last day of the course the participants were asked to pair and deliver a 5 minute training

presentation (on a topic selected on day 1) to their colleagues, with feedback provided by the group

and the consultants. This was the first experience of training for most participants, and it was clear

that more work on pedagogical approach will be required before many of them can be effective

trainers. However, it became clear that a very effective training method is through drama, and role

play. Future training design should seek to adopt this approach rather than more conventional

lecture and practical sessions.

All participants received an individual certificate of attendance (conditional on a full attendance

record).

5.6 Evaluation of the training course

At the end of the last session, the course was evaluated by participants according to a standard

training evaluation questionnaire supplied by the ACP Fish II Coordination Unit. This is shown in

Annex 11.

5.7 Discussions on organisation of women fishery operators

During the course of the last day, a group discussion was held on next steps and how to ensure the

future sustainability of training services to female fish processors and traders. There was a strong

will expressed by participants to disseminate the new knowledge and skills acquired and several

lively discussions were held regarding the best way to organise for this.

6 RESULTS

6.1 Training needs assessment

The project has undertaken a comprehensive assessment of the training needs of women fish

processors and traders in Liberia. This suggested that there were two main areas where female

fishery business operators in Liberia need to develop their capacities.

These are in relation to:

i) fish handling and processing, with a focus on improved quality, and storage of fresh fish on

ice and

ii) development of small business management skills to and knowledge to allow women to

invest in a more diversified range of fish processing and distribution business operations

The course placed emphasis on the calculating costs and profits, financial management, investment

decisions, and setting up business finance systems (e.g. credit unions). Improved skills in fish

handling and short and medium term storage (use of ice, chilling and freezing) are also important to

the enhancement of livelihoods in the medium term. Other technical issues such as improving



smoking, drying and salting of fish are important, but are expected to be less of a strategic priority

in future as landing site infrastructure (ice and chill stores) becomes available.

A core issue which underpins the whole course is the measurement of fish quantities. At present

there is no standard of measurement applied in any transactions in the small scale fishery. This

impacts on the development of businesses in several ways:

Excessively high transaction costs since it requires physical presence of buyer, seller and

fish, increasing transport costs and limiting quantities traded.

Lack of transparency in prices (cannot communicate the price since not linked to a specific

quantity) which impacts on development of a functional market and purchase and sales

decisions

Inability to control yields (especially in fish smoking, where extent of drying is an important

factor)

Inability to determine and allocate costs (when different variable costs are to be defrayed

across a range of products e.g. transport, wood for smoking), and therefore risk of mis-

pricing of products

The importance of introducing weighing of fish as the basis for transactions along the supply chain

cannot be over-emphasised. The supply and use of weighing equipment (to allow weighing of the

catch on landing, and at each transaction thereafter) as the basis of exchange is fundamental to the

development of the commercial capacity of the artisanal fishery sector. It is also fundamental to

many of the proposed improvements in quality (for example, icing and processing yields). It was

therefore considered important to include in the course of a session on the weighing of fish.

6.2 Establishment of corps of effective trainers in each county

Thirty six female fishery business operators from all nine coastal counties of Liberia were trained,

plus two staff from the Bureau of National Fisheries. The title of the course was “Training for

trainers of female fishmongers in good sanitary practices and management of small businesses”.

The trainers appropriate knowledge and skills regarding:

technical conditions for the production and marketing of good quality and safe fishery

products.

organisation and management of small scale fishery enterprises, with a focus on creation and

management of collective businesses

design and delivery of training courses to small scale operators at community level

The course was evaluated by the 36 female participants on 12 general criteria and each session was

also rated. The scores are shown in the table below, where 4 corresponds to very good, 2

corresponds to fair and 1 poor. Overall the course was rated highly on the general criteria with

scores in the range 3.41 to 3.83. Individual sessions were also rated highly with scores in the range

3.64 to 3.91. These scores are conservative since a number of participants clearly did not understand

the evaluation form and gave several scores for each criterion. In these cases the lowest score was

taken for the evaluation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA No. of

Responses Mean

GENERAL EVALUATION CRITERIA



1. Overall course evaluation 35 3,83

2. Definition of the course objectives 35 3,83

3. Clarity of the lectures / presentations 35 3,86

4. Balance presentations / discussions 36 3,78

5. Facilitation by the trainer 1 (Ian Goulding): 36 3,78

6. Facilitation by the trainer 2 (Esther Paegar): 36 3,69

7. Interest generated by the sessions 34 3,41

8. Applicability of subject matter for your work 34 3,62

9. Have your expectations been met? 34 3,59

10. Duration of the workshop 34 3,74

11. General organization (enrolment, conf. room, etc.) 32 3,66

12. Facilities at the training centre (rooms, food, conf. room etc.) 34 3,68

SPECIFIC SESSION EVALUATIONS

Monday 1st October

1: Why fish goes bad 35 3,77

2: Keeping things clean and personal hygiene 36 3,83

Tuesday 2nd October

3: Using ice to preserve fish 35 3,89

4: Smoking, drying and salting 35 3,86

5: Freezing and cold storage 35 3,80

6: Adding value: (processing, grading and packing) 36 3,86

Wednesday 3rd October

7: Collective business organisations 33 3,64

8: Record keeping for small businesses 35 3,77

9: Weighing and pricing fish 35 3,83

10: Working out costs, selling prices and profit 34 3,88

Thursday 4th October

11: Investment decisions and business planning 34 3,71

12: How to set up a micro-credit scheme 33 3,73

13: Marketing and selling 34 3,91



14: How to be a trainer - communication and training techniques 34 3,85

Friday 5th October

15 and 16 Presentations by course participants 31 3,80

The evaluation suggests that the course was highly relevant, and effective in communicating the

training content. With the appropriate support and network, these participants now have the

potential to form a corps of trainers at community level, who can be mobilised in future to deliver

training to other processors and trainers.

6.3 Supply of training materials for future training activities

The project has prepared two handbooks which contain training materials which cover the above

topics. Approximately 50 copies of each were distributed during the course (as well as being issued

to participants, guests were presented with copies at opening and closing ceremonies). The balance

of 200 copies of each was presented to the Bureau of National Fisheries for use in future training

activities aimed at female fishery business operators. Trainers were also supplied with calculators

and weighing scales which they can use in conjunction with the training handbooks.

Trainers were also supplied with additional training notes for trainers which provide:

Guidance on the use of the training handbooks

Training tips

Suggestions for practical work, worked examples etc.

Pedagogical approach (good training and communication methods)

This output is additional to the requirements set out in the terms of reference, but is considered to be

necessary if sustainable training skills are to be imparted.

6.4 Steps towards delivery of sustainable training services

From discussions held with the participants and the BNF, it is clear that the future delivery of

training at community level cannot be undertaken directly by the trainees in isolation, without

additional support. At the minimum, to ensure sustainable delivery of such training in future

requires an organisation to support them, and finance to cover costs of delivery.

Discussions therefore focused on the performance of the current apex organisation for the small

scale sector, the Liberian Artisanal Fishermen’s Association, which supports fish processors and

marketers through its Women’s Branch. However, LAFA board has not met for over a year and its

chairman is reportedly not undertaking his duties. Furthermore many coastal communities have not

yet formed coherent groups with a committee structure. Some communities have formed

committees (community based organisations) but until now, have specifically chosen not to affiliate

themselves with LAFA. One notable example is at Robertsport, which is the site of the proposed

WARFP pilot investment in artisanal fishery centre. Here the Community Management Association

is opposed to membership of LAFA under its present constitution.

The participants discussed whether LAFA as an apex body would be able to meet their needs. The

option proposed was for the creation of a separate association, the Liberian Fish Processors and

Marketers Association, which would at least allow for women operators in the sector to mobilise

their collective resources without recourse to the moribund LAFA board.

The participants were encouraged by the consultants to at least ensure that they maintained the

network established via the training course. To this end they exchanged mobile phone numbers,



nominated county coordinators and listed beach communities. The country coordinators also

decided to ensure that a beach coordinators be nominated at each of the 78 communities identified).

The list of communities and contacts is shown in Annex 8, and discussion is ongoing on this point.

Regarding the finance of future training activities, it is clear that the sector is de-capitalised and

does not have sufficient means for even modest investment in training. In the short term, such

finance may be obtained via donor funded projects (WARFP or FAO may wish to consider

support). In the longer term Government of Liberia should provide funds from budget for capacity

building. The deputy Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Minister of Gender and Development

(who attended the opening and closing ceremonies respectively) both recognised the need for

government support to ensure delivery of training services to the small scale fishery sector, and

agreed to consider the allocation of funds. The organisation of women in the sector will need to

follow-up this promise with lobbying to ensure that budgets are established for this purpose.

7 CONCLUSIONS

In conclusion, the intervention has delivered four main outputs:

A detailed training needs assessment, which identified the need for skills in handling and

quality control, business and financial management, and introduction of pricing and sale of

fish by unit weight.

Training of 36 trainers being leading female fish processors and traders from 9 counties in

coastal regions of Liberia, plus two staff from the Bureau of National Fisheries, who provide

a reservoir of trainers for delivery of similar training at community level

Training course and training materials for implementation of training to the sector in future,

with 200 copies of training handbooks and training equipment for demonstration purposes

Establishment of network of female fishery business operators for delivery of capacity

building to the sector in future.

However, in order for the intervention to deliver meaningful impacts to the fishery sector, will

require the training course to implemented several times to cover all women fish processors and

traders in all 78 coastal communities where marine fish landings occur.

Without additional intervention activities to support the delivery of such training, it is unlikely that

there will be any significant improvement in livelihoods in the target communities. This requires a

revision of the sector organisation to ensure that it serves the needs of women fishery operators

more effectively. Since the sector is not able to invest in training at present, it also requires the

application of external financial resources, either via donor projects of via the state budget.

8 RECOMMENDATIONS

1. LAFA Women’s’ Branch is recommended to consider significantly revising the way in

which women fisherfolk are organised, to ensure that women fish processors and traders

throughout the country are properly served by an effective, democratic, accountable and

transparent apex organisation. This may require consideration of the establishment of an

association specifically for fish processing and marketing, separate to the LAFA or other

organisations representing fishing interests.

2. The ACP Fish II project is recommended to consider supporting the establishment of an

effective network of women fishery sector operators according to the approach chosen by

the sector. The support is recommended to include:

Creation of LFPMA (legal entity, articles of association, bank account)



Creation and affiliation of beach associations (CBOs)

Organisation of elections

Capacity building in management and finance for the association

Preparation of action plan to cover main functions of the association:

Representation to Government/Donors

Training at community level (extension of the training model developed in this

project)

Small scale credit fund

Business development (e.g. promotion of weighing and mobile money)

Mobilise investment for infrastructure (latrines, water supply, bandas, ice)

Communication (network/website)

3. The only option in the short term for ensuring ongoing extension and dissemination of the

training course designed is for this to be financed by donors (such as the WARFP) and/or

state budget. The BNF is therefore recommended to provide a budget line for sector training.

Trainers can then submit training proposals to the BNF for financing using the materials

developed under this Project. The additional cost of such training is not expected to be

substantial (less than US$5 per participant) since this can be delivered locally using the

materials already prepared.

4. The BNF is also recommended to follow up the training by field missions by responsible

officers to the communities supported, to assist with the further organisation and delivery of

training to women fish processors and traders by the trainers prepared under this

intervention.



LIST OF ANNEXES:

Annex 1. Terms of reference

Annex 2: List of persons met and schedule of activities

Annex 3: Training needs assessment report

Annex 4: Training handbook: Small scale fish sellers and processors: Part 1: Fish Quality

Control and processing Technology

Annex 5: Training handbook: Small scale fish sellers and processors: Part 2: Small Business

management

Annex 6: Course notes “How to be an effective trainer”

Annex 7: Training Course Concept note

Annex 8: List of participants and communities

Annex 9: Publicity and visibility

Annex 10: Course schedule

Annex 11: Training evaluation form



ANNEX 1. TERMS OF REFERENCE

TERMS OF REFERENCE

FOR

Technical Assistance on Training of groups of female fishmongers in good

sanitary practices and management of small businesses

(WA-4.1-B18)

1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1.1 Beneficiary country

The direct beneficiary country for the implementation of this assignment is Liberia.

1.2 Contracting Authority

ACP FISH II Coordination Unit

36/21 Av. de Tervuren

5th Floor

Brussels 1040, Belgium

Tel.: +32 (0)2.7390060

Fax: +32 (0)2.7390068

1.3 Relevant country background

The republic of Liberia, bordering Sierra Leone, Guinea and Ivory Coast has a total population of

4.1 million living in a territory of 111,000 Km2. The Liberian coastline extends to approximately

590 km in a northwest direction from Cape Palmas on the border with Côte d'Ivoire to Robertsport

on the border with Sierra Leone. Liberia has claimed an Exclusive Economic Zone of 200 nautical

miles. The continental shelf is 16 to 56-km (10–35 mi) wide and the EEZ covers an area of about 18

400 km2. The country falls into the category of “low” in terms of human development (UNHD

Report (2010)), with a GPD per capita (PPP) of US$ 0,222 in 2008. Liberia is ranked 162nd out of

169 countries in the Human Development Index. The level of poverty in this country is very high as

an estimated 83.65% of the population live below the poverty line.

Liberia is in the process of rebuilding its economy after years of civil war. With a relatively stable

political environment, Liberia enjoyed a strong post-war economic recovery which continued

through 2008. With the advent of the Global Financial Crisis at the end of 2008 and the

deterioration of the world economy for most of 2009 Liberia’s economy faced serious challenges.

Growth in 2010 was estimated at 6.1%, up from 4.6% in 2009, driven by an increase in exports and

foreign direct investment (FDI). Growth is projected to reach 7.3% in 2011 and 8.9% in 2012. The

rise in exports was thanks to an increase in commodity prices, particularly rubber, palm oil and

minerals. In 2010, the government also began receiving royalty payments (of USD 1.57 million)



from the extractive industries sector and these are projected to grow to USD 30 million by 2015.

Liberia made significant progress by reaching the Completion Point under the Enhanced Heavily

Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC) in June 2010 resulting in debt relief of USD 4.6 billion.

With the help of the international community, peace-keeping forces of the United Nations in

particular, Liberia regained peace in 2003 and was able to hold open and democratic presidential

and legislative elections in October 2005. However, the recent crisis in Côte d’Ivoire disrupted the

precarious stability of this country. The UN has reported that former fighters from Liberia have

been recruited in Côte d’Ivoire. Over 10 000 refugees from Côte d’Ivoire were in Liberia. Most of

them have voluntarily returned to Cote d’Ivoire.

1.4 Current state of affairs in the relevant sector

Liberia has a wide continental shelf that supports marine fish resources which could make a

significant contribution to local economic growth. More specifically, the country has considerable

resources of: (i) shrimp, (ii) coastal demersal fish, (iii) small pelagic species (herring-like species),

and (iv) large pelagics such as tuna. Liberia’s coastal region is home to some 58 percent of the

population, and although per capita fish consumption is relatively low, fish contributes about 12%

to the animal protein needs of the population.

In 2007, total catch from the marine fisheries was roughly 15,000 tons, although large amounts of

fish were likely caught illegally or caught in Liberia’s waters and transhipped at sea for export, and

thus never reported. However, this is far lower than what may be the potential fish yield from the

country, which before the war reached well over 150,000 tons.

Currently, some 33,000 fishers are directly employed in the small-scale fisheries sector, operating

roughly 3,500 canoes (only 8 percent are motorized) and utilizing 137 landing sites. The motorized

small-scale fishing vessels are generally used by large communities of Ghanaian and these vessels

are far bigger than the small, wooden dug-out canoes that are often paddled and sailed by Liberian

fishers. In 2007, 50 fishing licenses were issued to industrial fishing vessels to fish in Liberian

waters, while this year only 33 such licences were granted.

About 75% of fish trade in Liberia is done locally. Fishing is mostly done in the coastal Counties of

Liberia. The processed fish is sold to other fish traders who come from other counties away from

the Atlantic Ocean. These traders then take the processed fish to their various communities for sale.

A little more than 23% of processed fish is taken to the hinterland of Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and

Sierra Leone by roads connecting these countries. The rest is sold outside of Africa under the

pretext of sending local food to relatives in Europe and America. More than 90% of fish sold is

processed either by smoking, sundry or by salting. The rest is sold fresh within the fishing

communities or towns up to 20 km away from fish landing sites.

The key issues specific to Liberia’s fisheries are: (i) very low contribution of fisheries and related

activities to added value creation and to national economy, (ii) increasing damage to coastal

ecosystems and fish spawning and nursing grounds (as well as to small-scale fisheries) from

trawling (the country needs enforcement of a 6-mile inshore zone free from trawling), (iii)

reportedly high levels of illegal fishing (some recent estimates cite 60 to 100 illegal vessels fishing

in Liberian waters), (iv) very limited institutional capacity in the National Bureau of Fisheries which

currently has no fisheries research capacity, leading to weak governance and management of the

fisheries.

Realizing the importance of the sector, the Government of Liberia through an Act of the Legislature,

established the Bureau of National Fisheries (BNF) in 1957 under the Natural Resources Law of the

Republic of Liberia to manage, improve and control the fisheries sector of Liberia. On October 1,

2010, the Government of Liberia introduced a new fisheries regulations regarding fisheries, fishing



and related activities for the Marine Fisheries Sector of the Republic of Liberia. The new fisheries

regulations will give the artisanal fisheries sub-sector greater fishing rights such as six (6) nautical

miles inshore exclusion zone (IEZ). This zone will protect the artisanal fisher folks from unwanted

destruction of their fishing gears by the industrial fishing vessels which often violate the rights and

privileges of the artisanal fishermen.

By giving priority to artisanal fisheries, the government relies on its ability to substantially increase

creation of value added in the fisheries sector. Currently, the low contribution of artisanal fisheries

to the national economy is due to a variety of negative factors such as lack of suitable fishing gear,

lack of landing facilities and storage, inadequate methods of fish conservation, lack of training in

hygiene and quality, low capacity in terms of organization and management of actors.

These weaknesses are the cause of significant post-harvest losses in quantity and value. The project

will contribute to overcome these constraints by strengthening the capacity of groups of actors that

play a decisive role in creating value added in the fisheries sector, in particular women

fishmongers.

Within this framework, a training workshop is planned on two major themes: i) good sanitary

practices and small businesses management. Interest of this training for actors and sector as a whole

is very important on several levels:

- Help increase fish value and hence women's earnings;

- Set up the requirements for sale in high-paying export markets but demanding on

sanitary norms;

- Strengthen support for small-scale fishermen: indeed, in Liberia, female fishmongers

in the artisanal fisheries sector play a pivotal role as they support the fishermen and

thus help to regulate the production. Usually, fishermen are faced with serious setbacks

in their fishing activities such as: the loss of nets, damaged canoes or other equipment

due to either collision with fish trawlers or ocean current etc. Because of the

importance they have attached to fish business, these women are, in most cases, very

helpful to the fishermen in ensuring that they go back to fishing by lending them

money, buying fishing equipment or even purchasing canoes and other materials to

ensure that they are back on the waters.

By strengthening capacities of women fishmongers, this project expects an improvement in the

value chain of products of artisanal fisheries through better valorisation of landed fish and an

increased support to fishermen

1.5 Related programmes and other donor activities

There are two project activities that have some links to the current ACP-Fish II project in Liberia.

The West Africa Regional Fisheries Program (WARFP) has a sub component on Value Addition

with objectives to strengthen Liberia’s capacity to govern and target fisheries, reduce illegal fishing

in the Liberian territorial waters and add value to local fish products. The expected outcome is to

increase the volume of fish to be exported to other countries up to 1,000 tons per annum, reduce

illegal fishing by 2/3 and increase the net income benefits of artisanal fishers. The first phase of this

project will last for five years and is sponsored by the World Bank and the Global Environment

Facility Fund (GEF). The other project is the Food Security through Commercialization of

Agriculture (FSCA) funded by the Italian Global Trust Fund for Food Security and Food Safety.

This project has a component on value addition and marketing, which will build the capacity of



artisanal fisheries organizations, strengthen service provision to support value addition and value

chain processes, as well as value chain coordination and linkages. This four-year project started in

2009. It is expected to reduce poverty and food insecurity through sustainable fisheries management

and also increase fisheries productivity, marketed output and income of project beneficiaries

(fishermen).

2. OBJECTIVE, PURPOSE AND EXPECTED RESULTS

2.1 Overall objective

The overall objective of the ACP Fish II Programme is to contribute to the sustainable and equitable

management of fisheries in ACP regions, thus leading to poverty alleviation and improving food

security in ACP States.

2.2 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to improve the value chain of artisanal fisheries products by

strengthening capacities of women fishmongers

2.3 Results to be achieved by the Consultant

The Consultants will achieve the following results as part of this assignment:

A practical training module on good sanitary practices has been prepared ;

A practical training module on management skills to run small businesses has been prepared;

36 female fishmongers/processors have been trained as trainers in order to continue the program

into their various communities after the workshop has ended;

Proper handling of fish has been acquired by the trainees;

Ability and skills to run small-scale fish businesses are improved;

Two separate Handbooks on good sanitary practices and on small businesses management have

been produced.

3. ASSUMPTIONS AND RISKS

3.1 Assumptions underlying the project intervention

An important assumption underlying project intervention is that the beneficiary country and

stakeholders are aware of the intervention and prepared to allocate official hours to its

implementation. The need for this intervention was clearly identified in the regional need

assessment workshop held in Dakar, Senegal, in October 2009. The need for this training was

further confirmed by a senior official of the BNF at the last ACP FISH II meeting in Dakar,

Senegal, in March 2011.

The ACP FISH II, through this intervention sets out to respond to this important need. Since it is a

demand-driven project, it is assumed that counterpart institution/consultant will take all measures to

ensure the fulfilment of obligations and responsibilities set forth under this project. Failure to meet

this requirement is likely to end up in the project not achieving its desired objectives. To ensure full

effectiveness of the training provided under this project, the BNF is committed to supporting the

trainees in training other members of the fishing communities.



3.2 Risk

The main risk factor relating to the immediate and long-term commitment of the Bureau of National

Fisheries (BNF) needs to be adequately addressed to ensure the successful implementation of this

intervention. In this regard, the administration of the Bureau is committed to working with the

consultant to achieve the goal of this intervention by ensuring that participants are fish

mongers/processors and are selected from fishing communities targeted by this project as stated

above. Notwithstanding, the risk associated with implementing this project is low.

4. SCOPE OF THE WORK

4.1 General

4.1.1 Project description

In Liberia, the contribution of the artisanal fisheries sector to the creation of added value and the

national economy is still very low. The objective of this project is to contribute to improve the value

chain of artisanal fisheries products by strengthening the capacities of women fishmongers.

This will be achieved in the nine coastal counties of Liberia through a training of trainers (ToT)

approach whereby key female fishmongers will be taught relevant techniques enabling them to run

on-the-job training of other women in their various communities.

Technical assistance will be performed by two Senior Fisheries Training Specialists (key experts); a

food safety specialist and a business management specialist. The food safety specialist will serve as

team leader. The consultant will be working closely with a technical team from the BNF. This

technical team will assist key experts in the following areas: selection of sites to visit, selection of

participants to be trained, facilitate meetings with stakeholders, and assist the consultant in

translating or making explanation in local languages.

The project is expected to be implemented in two phases: a preparatory phase (phase one) and an

implementation phase (phase two).

In phase one, the consultant will visit production sites to inquire about conditions and methods of

working. The field visits will enable him to identify the areas where local practices do not meet

adequate hygiene and quality standards as well as shortcomings in businesses management. These

field visits will be conducted on a sample of three sites representative of the nine coastal counties,

jointly chosen by the consultant and the BNF. The latter will help the consultant develop the

training modules through practical and illustrated examples. On the basis of his interviews and

fields visits, the consultant will develop two training modules: i) a module on proper techniques for

handling, preserving and storing fish, following good hygiene, safety and quality practices; and ii) a

module on rules of management and accounting for small businesses.

For each module, the consultant will identify specific objectives to be achieved. In relation to each

specific objective, the consultant will: i) list the various elements to be covered and specify their

content; ii) define the course outlines, the evaluation criteria, and teaching materials to be used.

The consultant will also produce teaching tools to be made available to women fishmongers. This

will include: i) a handbook on good sanitary practices; ii) a simplified handbook on small businesses

management. These teaching tools should be designed with a pedagogy adapted to the educational

level of target groups.

In phase two, the consultant will finalize and pilot-test the training modules. 36 female fish

mongers/processors will be trained during a 5 days training course.



4.1.2 Geographical area to be covered

The geographical areas to be covered will be the nine coastal counties of Liberia, namely, Grand

Cape Mount, Bomi, Montserrado, Margibi, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, Sinoe, Grand Kru and

Maryland Counties.

4.1.3 Target groups

The target groups of this training are female fish mongers, members of the Liberian Artisanal

Fishermen Association who handles large volume of fish.

4.2 Specific activities

4.2.1 Specific activities

The consultants will undertake the following activities:

Phase One.

1. Briefing with the ACP fish II programme (the CU and/or the RFU) and the BNF; Set-up of a

technical team;

2. Prepare Training Needs Assessment (TNA), in collaboration with the technical team, focusing

on the needs of target beneficiaries. It will include field visits in three representative

communities in order to understand prevailing conditions in these communities with regard to

sanitary and small-business management issues; consultative meetings with stakeholders of the

artisanal fisheries sector, including the Liberian Artisanal Fishermen Association, canoe owners

and some customers;

3. Develop training modules on good sanitary practices and quality and small-businesses

management ;

4. Prepare teaching tools for female fishmongers/processors (two handbooks, one on good sanitary

practices and the other on small businesses management).

Phase Two.

5. Finalize and pilot test the training modules in one fishing community to be selected in

consultation with the technical team;

6. Provide a 5-day training course to 36 female fish mongers/processors in Monrovia. With the

technical team, the consultants will make arrangements for the workshop’s organisation

(including invite participants, arrange travel, book and pay for transportation, pay per diem or

expenses of participants etc.). Subcontracting for workshop’s organisation is allowed.

7. At end of the workshop, assess the effectiveness of the training course.

4.2.2 Communication and project visibility

a) ACP FISH II projects should follow the EU requirements and guidelines for communication and

visibility available on the Programme website at http://acpfish2-

eu.org/index.php?page=templates&hl=en. The CU will provide ACP FISH II templates for various

communication products.

b) When training workshops are needed, given their importance for disseminating the results of the

Project and ACP FISH II Programme, the following activities will be requested:

http://acpfish2-eu.org/index.php?page=templates&hl=en




1) The Consultant will provide all necessary information in press-release style (“information

note”) on the project objectives and results, the activities to undertake, the main axes or

strategic goals proposed and the future role of the beneficiaries.

2) The Fisheries Administrations/Regional Fisheries Bodies will receive the information note at

least 3 days before the workshop, through their Government communication/press bodies or

officials, in order to mobilise local media and to assure full coverage of the event. Financial

support to media coverage is included in the “Incidental Expenditure”. Receipt(s) of the

incurred cost for media coverage will be required to verify the costs incurred.

c) The Consultant will provide photographic record of the workshop activities.

4.2.3 Technical reporting

The Consultant is required to prepare the following reports in English:

i. An Inception Report (IR) no later than 7 days after the first Expert arriving in the place of

posting for the first time. It should contain a preliminary assessment of the existing situation

and a work plan. This report of a maximum of 10 pages in length will be submitted to the

BNF, RFU and CU. Comments, if any, on the IR must be provided by the BNF, RFU and CU

within 5 days from receipt.

ii. An intermediary technical report (ITR) no later than 15 days after the end of phase 1. This

report should contain a TNA, two training modules and a set of handbooks on good sanitary

practices and small businesses management. This ITR will be submitted to the BNF, RFU and

CU. Comments on the ITR, if any, must be provided within 10 days from receipt.

iii. A draft FTR will be submitted no later than 7 days after the experts leave the country on

conclusion of the assignment. This report should contain in addition to elements of ITR, an

assessment of the training course and recommendations to ensure continuity in training.

Comments on the draft FTR, if any, must be provided by the BNF, RFU and CU within

14 days.

iv. The Final Technical Report (FTR), taking into account comments made on the draft FTR, will

be submitted no later than 10 days from receiving such comments. If no comments on the

report are given within the time limit of 14 days, the draft FTR shall be considered as the

FTR.

The formats of technical reports are available on the ACP FISH II web site at http://acpfish2-

eu.org/index.php?page=templates&hl=en.

4.3 Project management

4.3.1 Responsible body

The Coordination Unit (CU) of the ACP Fish II Programme, based in Brussels, on behalf of the

ACP Secretariat is responsible for managing the implementation of this assignment.

4.3.2 Management structure

The ACP Fish II Programme is implemented through the CU in Brussels and six Regional

Facilitation Units (RFUs) across the ACP States. The RFU in Dakar, Senegal, covering ACP

Member states in West Africa will closely supervise the implementation of this intervention and

monitor its execution pursuant to these Terms of Reference. For the purposes of this assignment, the

ACP Fish II Programme Coordinator will act as the Project Manager.





All contractual communications including requests for contract modifications or changes to the

Terms of Reference during the execution period of the contract must be addressed with a formal

request to the CU and copied to the RFU. Beneficiaries’ support for these changes is required.

4.3.3 Facilities to be provided by the Contracting Authority and/or other parties

Not applicable

5. LOGISTICS AND TIMING

5.1 Location

The normal place of posting for this assignment is Monrovia, where the Bureau of National

Fisheries is located. Field visits will be carried out in 3 selected counties according to the approved

timeline and work plan presented by the Consultant.

5.2 Commencement date and period of implementation

The intended commencement date of this assignment is 15 March 2012 and the period of

implementation of the activities will be 4 months from the date of signature of the contract. Please

refer to Articles 4 and 5 of the Special Conditions for the actual commencement date and period of

implementation.

6. REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Personnel

6.1.1 Key experts

All experts who have a crucial role in implementing this assignment are referred to as key experts.

Their profiles are described as follows:

Key expert 1: Team Leader – Food safety specialist

Qualifications and skills

A post graduate university degree or equivalent in biology, veterinary medicine, food

technology or a directly related field;

The expert should have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English;

Proven team leading skills

General professional experience

Minimum 10 years experience in fisheries with particular expertise in post-harvest

related issues;

Proven report-writing and project management and facilitation skills;

Specific professional experience

Experience in managing sanitary aspects of fishery products (minimum 3 years)

Experience in developing training course and/or conducting training workshops in

good sanitary practices (minimum 2 assignments);



Related experience in West Africa is required and specific experience in Liberia will

be considered an advantage;

Experience in carrying out consultancy assignments for the EU or other equivalent

international development partners (minimum of 3 assignments);

There will be no missions outside the normal place of posting requiring overnights for this expert.

There will be in-country field visits outside the normal place of posting not requiring overnights for

this expert.

Key expert 2: Business management specialist

Qualifications and skills

A university degree or equivalent in business management, economy or a directed

related field;

The expert should have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English;

General professional experience

Minimum 5 years experience in the management of small-scale business enterprises ;

Proven report writing and facilitation skills;

Specific professional experience

Experience in management of small-scale business enterprises in the rural sector (3

years minimum)

Experience in developing training courses and conducting training workshops in

management of small businesses (minimum 2 assignments);

Related experience in West Africa is required and specific experience in Liberia will be

considered an advantage;

Experience in fisheries sector is an advantage;

Experience in carrying out consultancy assignments for the EU or other equivalent

international development partners (minimum of 2 assignments);

There will be no missions outside the normal place of posting requiring overnights for this expert.

There will be in-country field visits outside the normal place of posting not requiring overnights for

this expert.



Indicative number of working days by expert and task

No

.

Indicative Task Key Expert 1

(Days)

Key Expert 2

(Days)

1 Phase 1

1.1 Briefing with RFU/CU and Focal point

Set-up the technical team

1 1

1.2 Working session with technical team BNF on

the TNA

1 1

1.3 Inception Report Preparation 1 1

1.4 Field visits in three counties 6 6

1.5 Prepare needs assessment report, training

modules and teaching tools, ITR report

15 7

2 Phase 2

2.1 Preparation of training workshop 1 1

2.2 Pilot-testing training module 2 2

2.3 Training Course 5 5

2.4 FTR preparation 2 1

Total 34 25

Additional information

a) Key Experts are expected to spend at least 80% of the total indicative number of working days in

the country

b) Note that civil servants and other staff of the public administration of the beneficiary country

cannot be recruited as experts, unless prior written approval has been obtained from the European

Commission.

c) The Consultant must complete a timesheet using the ACP Fish II template provided by the CU at

the start of the implementation period. The Consultant is entitled to work a maximum of 6 days

per week. Mobilisation and demobilisation days will not be considered as working days. Only in

case of travel for mobilisation longer than 24 hours, the additional days spent for mobilisation

will be considered as working days.

6.1.2 Other experts

No other experts will be recruited under this assignment.



6.1.3 Support staff and backstopping

Backstopping costs are considered to be included in the fee rates of the experts.

6.2 Office accommodation

Office accommodation of a reasonable standard and of approximately 10 square metres for each

expert working on the assignment is to be provided by BNF.

6.3 Facilities to be provided by the Consultant

The Consultant shall ensure that experts are adequately supported and equipped. In particular it shall

ensure that there is sufficient administrative, secretarial and interpreting provision to enable experts

to concentrate on their primary responsibilities. It must also transfer funds as necessary to support

its activities under the contract and to ensure that its employees are paid regularly and in a timely

fashion.

If the Consultant is a consortium, the arrangements should allow for the maximum flexibility in

project implementation. Arrangements offering each consortium member a fixed percentage of the

work to be undertaken under the contract should be avoided.

6.4 Equipment

No equipment is to be purchased on behalf of the Contracting Authority or beneficiary country as

part of this service contract or transferred to the Contracting Authority or beneficiary country at the

end of the contract. Any equipment related to this contract which is to be acquired by the

beneficiary country must be purchased by means of a separate supply tender procedure.

6.5 Incidental expenditure

The Provision for incidental expenditure covers the ancillary and exceptional eligible expenditure

incurred under this contract. It cannot be used for costs which should be covered by the Consultant

as part of its fee rates, as specified above. Its use is governed by the provisions in the General

Conditions and the notes in Annex V of the contract. It covers:

a) KEY EXPERTS

Travel costs for field visits for the Key Experts (car or boat rental, fuel and domestic flights).

b) WORKSHOP/TRAINING/CONSULTATIONS ORGANISATION

The cost of organisation of stakeholders’ consultative workshops, training and validation

workshops including cost for venue, communication and media activities, transport (domestic

travel or car or boat rental to/from), accommodation and meals for all participants requiring an

overnight stay. For all participants not requiring an overnight stay, the cost for daily transport

allowance and lunch will be paid on the basis of actual costs. All costs for accommodation

and meals must not exceed the EU per diem rate for the country.

The cost of venue (if needed) and lunch for consultations of less than one day with locally-

based participants.



c) FUNDING OF NATIONAL/REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS

ACCOMPANYING KEY EXPERTS ON MISSIONS.

Exceptionally, the cost of transport and meals for the representatives of BNF who may

accompany the Key Experts on in-country field visits under the following conditions:

I. Request of a prior approval to the CU, attaching to this request the declaration issued

by local fisheries administrations or regional fisheries bodies stating that the cost of

this extra activity for their officers cannot be covered given the internal budget

restrictions. The administration should acknowledge, despite this, the need of the

attendance of its officer for an effective project implementation.

II. The total cost for transport and meals based on actual cost (invoices to be provided)

cannot exceed the EU per diem rate for the country.

III. If private or administration’s means of transport are used by the representatives of

fisheries administration accompanying the Key Experts on in-country field visits, fuel

cost will be reimbursed upon receipt of the officer’s reimbursement request based on

distance travelled and local price for fuel per unit.

d) OTHER

The cost of producing communication items in workshop;

The cost of producing 250 handbooks on good sanitary practices and 250 handbooks on

small business management.

7. REPORTS

7.1 Reporting requirements

Please refer to Article 26 of the General Conditions. There must be a final report, a final invoice and

the financial report accompanied by an expenditure verification report at the end of the period of

implementation of the tasks. The final report must be submitted after receiving the approval of the

Final Technical Report (FTR). Note that this final report is additional to any required in Section 4.2

of these Terms of Reference.

The Final Report (FR) shall consist of a narrative section and a financial section. The financial

section must contain details of the time inputs of the experts, of the incidental expenditure and of

the provision for expenditure verification.



To summarise, the Consultant shall provide the following reports (as required under sections

4.2.3 and 7.1):

Name of report Content Time of submission

Inception Report (IR) Preliminary assessment of

existing situation and work

plan

No later than 7 days after the

first Expert arriving in the

place of posting for the first

time.

Intermediary Technical

Report (ITR)

Training needs assessment,

training module, a set of

handbooks on good sanitary

practices and small business

management

no later than 15 days after

the end of phase 1

Draft Final Technical

Report (DFTR)

Training needs assessment,



practices, and small business

management. Description of

achievements, problems

encountered,

recommendations and

technical proposals suggested

by the consultant

Within 7 days after the

experts leave the country on

conclusion of the

assignment

Final Technical Report Training needs assessment,



practices, and small business

management. Description of

achievements, problems

encountered,

recommendations and

technical proposals suggested

by the consultant, taking into

account changes and

comments from the RFU, CU

and the BNF

Within 10 days after

receiving comments on the

Draft Final Technical Report

(DFTR)

Final Report Short description of

achievements including

problems encountered and

recommendations and

suggestions; together with the

Final Technical Report and a

final invoice and the financial

report accompanied by the

expenditure verification

report.

After receiving the approval

of the Final Technical

Report (FTR).



7.2 Submission and approval of reports

Two copies of the approved Final Technical Report must be submitted to the Project Manager

identified in the contract (CU) one copy to the RFU and two copies to the beneficiary country. The

final technical report must be written in English. The Project Manager is responsible for approving

this report. The cost of producing such materials is included in the fees.

8. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

8.1 Definition of indicators

The results to be achieved by the consultant are included in section 2.3 above. Progress to achieving

these results will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Quality of consultants fielded and speed of mobilisation will indicate a positive start to the

assignment;

2. The quality of contacts with stakeholders in the country

3. The validation of interim report by the Program Management Unit

4. The organization of the workshop and the quality of participation, including a right choice of

profiles, a good representation of stakeholders,

5. The quality of the contributions of other experts

6. The interest and satisfaction shown by participants during the training

7. The assessment report of the workshop including self-assessment of participants

8. Respect of project milestone time schedule and reports time delivery.

The Consultant may suggest additional monitoring tools for the contract duration.

8.2 Special requirements

Not applicable.



ANNEX 2: LIST OF PERSONS MET AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

List of Persons Met

Name Position/organisation Contact details

Aba Mensah Processor, Robertsport

Abigail Clark Asst. Sec/women/LAFA 0886870402

Abramah Waih Fisherman, Buchanan

Adjoa Dom Fish Processor, Buchanan 0886443228

Agatha Yourkpa Treasurer/BPFO, Banjor Beach 055026905

Adolfo Cires Alonso Programme Officer, EU

Delegation Monrovia

[email protected]

Agnes Wah Processor, Robertsport

Agnes Dickson Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0886571361

Andrew Sumo BNF/MOA 0886670166

[email protected]

Anna Ession Fish Processor, Buchanan 0886910242

Annette Johnson Chairlady/women/LAFA

Manager/Banjor Beach

0880673022

Benjamin S. Sieh Fisherman, Buchanan 0886835806

[email protected]

Betty Komateh Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Carlos Battaglini Programme Manager, EU

Delegation, Monrovia

[email protected]

Cecelia Blamo Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Charity Etoo Fish Processor, Buchanan 0886289784

Charles W. Simpson Robertsport 0886294586

Clara Doe Mvogo UNIDO 0886445160

Comfort Nyantee Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Dakeh Sayeh Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

David Moses Fisherman, Buchanan

mailto:[email protected]






Dority Pita Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0880475926

Elizabeth Fayah Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0880605088

Emmanuel Barclay Fisherman, Buchanan

Esther Paegar Consultant ACP 0886510684

[email protected]

Esther S. Weagba Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0886471138

Felecia Doe Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Felecia Nah Fish Processor, Buchanan

Felecia Weah Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Florence Blay Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0886787197

Forstinah Bafour Processor, Robertsport

Francis Woto Elder/Advisor, Kru Beach, West

Point

0880441522

Freeman Blamo Fisherman, Buchanan 088689957

Gloria Jarteh Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Henry K. Sumo Klin Mason Banjor Beach 0777329334

Ijuha Nah Secretary/Women/LAFA, Kru

Beach, West Point

0777878412

Jacqueline Kieh Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

James D. Blans Fisherman, Buchanan

Janet Toe Member, LAFA, Kru Beach, West

Point

N/A

John Adams General Secretary 0886603459

John Koffie Fisherman, Buchanan 0886318290

Johnson Weh Fisherman, Buchanan

Joseph Chea Fisherman, Buchanan

Joseph Karyou Fisherman, Buchanan

Joseph M. Kiazolu Community Coordinator, 0886844089




Robertsport

Josephine Borbor Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Julius Wleh Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0886113034

Junior Johnson Fisherman, Buchanan

Jurdayma Jalakai Fish Processor, Buchanan 0777933486

Kenneth Hasson Agricultural Development officer,

USAID

[email protected]

Lucy Kofa Fish Processor, Buchanan

Lucy Doe Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Mamie Smith Processor, Robertsport

Mamine Friday Fish Processor, Buchanan

Marbel Nyekan Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Marcus Saywon Fisherman, Buchanan

Marie Diho Fisherman, Buchanan

Marie Kofa Fish Processor, Buchanan

Martha Korwolo Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Mary Brown Processor, Robertsport

Mary Mayon Fish Processor, Buchanan

Mary Sieh Fish Processor, Buchanan

Mary Judy Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Mary Sippor Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Massa Kiazolu Co- Chairmen, Robertsport 0886602203

Maxwell S. B. Nimely Research Specialist-AEDE 0886542605

[email protected]

[email protected]

Mercy Williams Fish Processor, Buchanan

Miatta Duckly Processor, Robertsport 0886494438

Mr. Andrew Sumo Head Marine Division, Bureau of +231 886 6701667






National Fisheries

Focal Point, ACP-Fish II-Liberia

+231 776 768710

[email protected]

Mr.James F.Dolo Administration officer, Bureau of

National Fisheries

+231 777 800 569

[email protected]

Ms.Yarnga B.Tokpa Officer in charge, Bureau of

National Fisheries

+231 886 462 335

[email protected]

Mumah Daygar Fish Processor, Buchanan

Nyamahal N. Checks Fish Processor, Buchanan 0886953115

Nyantee Sieh Vice President /Operations/LAFA 0776871987

Oretha K. Nimely Fish Processor, Buchanan 0776524975

Patience Login Fish Processor, Buchanan

Patricia Fannoh Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

0880530618

Patrick Sayon Consultant, Community Sciences

Program

0886810850

Prince Nimely Fisherman, Buchanan

Quita Gbata Processor, Robertsport 0886820412

R. Jumah Kanneh Processor Banjor Beach 0886679643

Rebecca Boe Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach,

West Point

N/A

Romina Blamo Chairlady/women/Kru Beach,

West Point

0886531588

Ruth Sieh Processor, Banjor Beach N/A

S. C. Arkath Fisherman, Buchanan 0886276712

Sachiko Kondo Junior Professional Officer, World

Bank Monrovia

Samuel William Fisherman, Buchanan

Sarah Smith Monger, Robertsport

Sarry Assery Fish Processor, Buchanan 0886523737

Sauice Doe Fishing Chief, Buchanan

Solomon Tucker

Fisherman, Buchanan 0886773696

Sunny Karyu Fisherman, Buchanan

Syvester S. Nimely Fish vendor/processor, Kru Beach, N/A






West Point

Theresa S. Bayon Vice Chair/women/LAFA 0886411404

[email protected]

Yatta Moore Processor, Robertsport 0776719103

Schedule of Activities

PHASE 1:

Date (2012) Activity undertaken

2nd

to 8th

July Mission preparations, collections of documents and

background

Monday 9th

July KE 1 Travel to Monrovia

Tuesday 10th

July KE1 and KE2 mission planning

Kick off meeting with Bureau of National Fisheries;

establish technical team

Wednesday 11th

July Preparation of data templates and outline training needs

assessment

Thursday 12th

July Review of literature/lessons learnt regarding small scale

fisheries development

Planning of field missions

Friday 13th

July Field visits; West Point, Monrovia and Banjor

Saturday 14th

July Drafting of Inception report

Sunday 15th

July Drafting and submission of Inception Report

Monday 16th

July Field visits; Buchanan

Tuesday 17th

July Field visits; Robertsport

Wednesday 18th

July Meeting with World Bank West Africa Regional Fisheries

Project; discussions in infrastructure development

Prepare synthesis of previous studies/interventions

Thursday 19th

July Analysis of questionnaires and TNA data. Visits to

possible training venues

Friday 20th

July Drafting of training needs assessment;

Visits to possible training venues; preparation of costs and

budgets

Saturday 21st July Drafting of training needs assessment;

Sunday 22nd

July Drafting of training needs assessment;




Monday 23rd

July Mapping out course content and preparation of session

plan

Review printing options

Tuesday 24th

July Technical team end of mission meeting at BNF;

discussion and finalise recommendations selection

procedures

Review and select of materials for course handbooks

Wednesday 25th

July Drafting of interim report. Development of course

handbooks

Thursday 26th

July KE1 Travel Monrovia-Lisbon

Week of 30th

July Finalisation of Interim Report. Development of course

handbooks

PHASE 2:

Date (2012) Activity undertaken

Monday 17th

to Friday 21st September Mission preparation

Saturday 22nd

September KE 1 Travel to Monrovia

Sunday 23rd

September KE 1 Arrival Monrovia

Monday 24th

September KE1 and KE2 mission planning

Phase 2 Kick off meeting with Bureau of National

Fisheries/technical team

Tuesday 25th

September Meeting with World Bank WARFP and Community

Science Programme

Check Thinkers Village, purchases of materials/coolers

other minor equipment for the course

Wednesday 26th

September Travel to Banjor, Pilot Testing of handbooks and training

materials (with Andrew Sumo BNF)

Thursday 27th

September

Attend Agricultural Coordination meeting, Ministry of

Agriculture.

Make arrangements for press coverage.

Friday 28th

September Briefing of EU Delegation Monrovia. Finalise course

administration arrangements, certificates, printing of T-

shirts, bags etc.

Saturday 29th

September Review technical content; prepare course materials for

distribution; prepare travel expenses

Sunday 30th

September Set up course arrangements at Thinkers Village.

Registration of participants.



Monday 1st October

Registration of participants.

Opening session of course

Delivery of train the trainers course at Thinkers Village

Tuesday 2nd

October Delivery of train the trainers course at Thinkers Village

Wednesday 3rd


Thursday 4th


Friday 5th


Closing session of course.

Saturday 6th

October Finalise accounting and administration arrangements

Sunday 7th

October Analysis of evaluations

Preparation of final report

Monday 8th

October Final meeting of technical team

Donation of equipment/training manuals

Debriefing EU Delegation

Tuesday 9th

October KE1 Travel to home base (Portugal)

Wednesday 10th

to Friday 12th

October

Preparation of final report



ANNEX 3: TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT

See attached File:

Annex 03 Training_needs_assessmentFinal09Aug2012.doc



ANNEX 4: TRAINING HANDBOOK: SMALL SCALE FISH SELLERS AND

PROCESSORS: PART 1: FISH QUALITY CONTROL AND PROCESSING

TECHNOLOGY

See attached File:

Annex 04 HandbookTechV13.doc



ANNEX 5: TRAINING HANDBOOK: SMALL SCALE FISH SELLERS AND

PROCESSORS: PART 2: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

See attached File:

Annex 05 Handbook SBM Part 2 V14.doc



ANNEX 6: COURSE NOTES “HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE TRAINER”

Technical assistance on Training of Groups of female fishmongers in good

sanitary practices and management of small businesses

NOTES ON HOW TO BE AN

EFFECTIVE TRAINER



The Training Cycle

Training needs

assessment

Who you are training, why they

need training, what knowledge

and skills do they require

Training design Preparing the content of training,

and the type of training activities,

venue and resources

Training delivery Trainer preparation, skills and

confidence

Training evaluation Assess whether training objectives

were met, and identify any

gaps/deficiencies in the training



Key Steps in Training

Anyone can be an effective trainer!

There are 6 key steps:

1. Carry out a training needs assessment

2. Identify the aims and objectives

3. Draw up a session plan

4. Prepare trainer’s notes

5. Prepare any visual and training aids

6. Ensure you have the necessary training skills



Training Needs Assessment

Identify your target group.

Social background

Schooling and education

Practical experience

Working environment

Personal motivation

Resources

Identify training needs

Current work practices

Recommended practices

Main differences Reasons:

Training needs:

1.

2.

3.

4.



Identify the Aims and Objectives

The training aim should specify the scope of the training in terms

of:

Target group

Overall purpose

Geographical boundaries

Time scale

Training objective should be a statement of what the participant

will be able to do after the training that they could not do before.

Objectives should be SMART!

S Specific Clear and meaningful language that

precisely describes the activity

M Measurable Achievements of the training should be

capable of being measured (e.g. through

a test to check that the training has

worked)

A Achievable Should be within the capacity of the

trainee

R Relevant The new skills should be related to

training needs of the trainee

T Time-bound Time limits ensure that objectives are

achieved and tested within a reasonable

time.



Drawing up a Session Plan

The plan should set out for each session:

Title Should describe the main content

Times State and finish. Leave time for questions

and discussion

Aims and

objectives

Training aims and what trainees should

be able to do at the end of the session

Introduction Work out how you will introduce the

session

Content Work out what the main content will be

and how will the training be delivered

(lecture, discussion, group exercise,

practical work etc)

Summary Work out how to summarize the session

Training aids

required

Specify equipment and materials

required



Prepare trainer’s notes

Trainer’s notes help the trainer to deliver the session plan, and act

as a memory aide.

Notes may include:

Summaries of the things you want to say

Key points you want to stress

Questions to ask the trainees

Timing for different parts of the training session

Trainer’s notes may be prepared on paper, cards, or you can add

notes to training materials such as handouts.

Prepare any visual and training aids

There are different ways to visually present your training content.

They all have different advantages and disadvantages.

Chalkboards

White boards

Flipcharts

Computers and projectors

Real materials and models (e.g. practical work)

Handouts



Ensure you have the necessary training skills

The trainer is the single most important part of the training process.

We all know there are good trainers and bad trainers.

The trainer must have required knowledge and a positive approach

attitude.

To obtain maximum participation the trainer must:

1. Create a positive atmosphere (the three E’s)

energy

enthusiasm

encouragement

2. Show respect to participants

be well prepared

be punctual

listen to points of view

avoid put downs

3. Be genuine and sincere

be honest and open

be consistent

admit mistakes

be yourself

be clear about goals and responsibilities



Ensure you have a good training environment

People cannot learn if they are not able to receive and absorb the

information provided in the training. The trainer must ensure that

the training environment is as good as possible.

The training environment should:

Have sufficient space for the number of participants

Have good lighting, ventilation, correct temperature, and not

be noisy

Have comfortable seating and places to write

Ensure that seating patterns allow views of any visual aids and

facilitate discussion

Provide for rest breaks with refreshments

Have toilet accessible facilities



ANNEX 7: TRAINING COURSE CONCEPT NOTE



Group of States

Programme Funded


“TRAINING FOR TRAINERS OF FEMALE FISHMONGERS IN GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES

AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES”

1ST

TO 5TH

OCTOBER 2012

Thinkers Village, Robertsfield Highway, Monrovia

INTRODUCTION

The EU funded project ACP Fish II and the National Bureau of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture,

are supporting the development of training capacity for female fish vendors and processors in

Liberia.

A training course for trainers from small scale fishing communities in all nine coastal counties is to

be held on the 1st to 5

th October 2012.

The Bureau of National Fisheries is therefore inviting small scale fishing communities in Liberia to

propose four participants from each county. This information note provides additional details on the

organisation of the training course, to help communities decided who should attend.

VENUE

The course is residential and will be held at Thinkers Village, Roberstfield Highway, Monrovia

(http://www.thinkersvillage.com/index.html).

The course will run from 0900 Monday to 1630 Friday 5th

October.

Participants from outside Monrovia will be provided with hotel accommodation at Thinkers Village.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

The proposed objectives of the course are to develop knowledge and skills regarding the:


products.



http://www.thinkersvillage.com/index.html




TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE PROGRAMME

The outline course structure is shown below. It will cover technical and business subjects. The

training will comprise a combination of theory and practical sessions.


2: Why fish goes bad


4: Using ice to preserve fish


6: Working out costs, selling prices and profit



9: Investment decisions and business planning




13: Marketing and selling

14: How to be a trainer - communication and training techniques

Participants will also be asked to prepare and deliver a short presentation to the rest of the group on

a relevant topic covered by the course.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?

The course has places for 4 participants from each of the nine coastal counties. The following rules

should be applied in the selection of participants:

Female gender

Active participant in community affairs in relation to fish processing and selling activities,

and interest in being a trainer for her community

No more than one person from any one fishing community

Have completed at least 10 years of education (high school/secondary)

Participants may be proposed who have attended other training in the past (for example under other

projects). This course will cover a range of topics which have not been addressed before, including

business and management.



FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The ACP Fish II Project will cover the cost of the training course.

It will also finance the participants’ costs, as follows:

For participants from outside Monrovia:

Costs of hotel accommodation

Costs of meals (breakfast and lunch)

Travel cost from home county to Monrovia and return, on the following basis:

Locations Total Cost (LD)

Grand Bassa 5.780

River Cess 7,880

Sinoe 9.880

Maryland 13.380

Robertsport/Cape Mount 6.080

Grand Kru 18.880

Margabi 5.250

Boni 5.280

For participants from Monrovia:

Participants from Monrovia will be expected to make their own way to Thinkers Village each day.

A daily travel allowance will be paid to cover these costs. This will be LD 1,180 per day.

Lunch will also be provided.

Please note that reimbursement of the travel costs will be conditional on prompt attendance at all

sessions.

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

Participants from outside Monrovia should aim to arrive at the Thinkers Village on Sunday 30th

September.

Accommodation for participants from outside Monrovia will be provided for the nights of 30th

September (Sunday) to 4th

October (Thursday) inclusive.

Participants travelling from Grand Kru, River Cess, Sinoe and Maryland counties will be provided

with additional accommodation on the night of 29th

September (Saturday) if required.

Accommodation will be in shared rooms.

Participants will be expected to make their own arrangements after the closure of the course on

Friday 5th

October.



ANNEX 8: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITIES

COUNTY &

DISTRICTS BEACH COORDINATORS MOBILE POSITION

GRAND BASSA

District 1 1 Umang Beach Oretha K.

Nimely 0776 525 975 Coordinator

District 3 2 Custom beach Anna Essien 0886 910 242 Coordination team

District 4 3 Korkorwein beach Linda Teah 0886 705 631 Coordination team

Owensgrove 4 Cold Storegy beach Matue Okai 0886 753 839 Coordination team

St.John River 5 Big Fanti Town beach

6 Balawreh town beach

7 Little Bass beach

8 Kru Town Dorr beach

9 Pineapple beach

10 Sowile beach

11 Koyou beach

12 Barkorlin beach

13 Little Kole beach

GRAND CAPEMOUNT COUNTY

Tewor 14 Uptown/Krutown Massa Kiazolu 0886 602 203 Coordinator

Commonwealth 15 Grassfield/Fantitown Musu Cooke 0886 759 510 Coordination team

Garwula 16 Tosor Beach Cecelia Johnson 0886 667 580 Coordination team

17 Sembehon Beach Forstinah Barfor 0886 484 870 Coordination team

18 Lita Beach

19 Farlie Beach

20 Bome Beach

21 Mano Beach

22 Bendu Beach

23 Talloh Beach

24 Sowelor Beach

25 Sowe Beach

26 Tailor Beach

27 Krutown Tailor Beach

28 Mendeh Camp Beach

GRAND KRU

Lower Kru Coast 29 Garroway Beach Francilia Bropleh 0886 484 870 Coordinator

30 Poor River Beach Ophelia Nimely 0776 944 210 Coordination team

Grand Cess 31 New cess Beach Agatha Swen 0776 641 932 Coordination team

32 Bigtown Beach Regina Toe

0777 110

926 Coordination team

33 Kafi Beach

Pinik- Cess beach 34 Chikenle Beach

35 Solokle Beach

36 Bomkolo Beach

37 Sasstown beach

38 Bentu Beach

39 Nenefue Beach

SINOE

Greenville 40 Fishtown beach Rose Nagbeh 0880 765 007 Coordinator

41 Downtown beach Norah Nyekan 0880 818 017 Coordination team

42 Seebeh beach Cecelia K Doe 0886 118 026 Coordination team

43 Red Hall Beach Evelyne Nimely 0886 659 726 Coordination team



44 Kru beach Oretha Settro 0880 958 559 Coordination team

45 Kingwilliam beach

46 Memlalah beach

47 Ninepint beach

48 Down beach

49 Settax Kru beach

RIVER CESS

Morweh 50 Mano Beach Ruth Wallace 0565 6118 Coordinator

Timbo 51 G.Doe Beach Agatha Doe 0550 226 905 Coordination team

52 Poor Beach Mary Tumu 0886 712 943 Coordination team

53 Kru Beach Sarah Clarke 0880 777 537 Coordination team

54 Fanti Beach

MARGIBI

Gibi 55 Boystown/Bonotown Lucy Wloh

Greene 0886 234 231 Coordinator

Mambah 56 Government Farm Musu Ballah

0880 721

966/ 0886 427 351 Coordination team

57 Kpakou/Bagbacon Grace Mensah 0886 524 240 Coordination team

58 Marshall Beach

59 Zopobah

MONSERRADO

Greater Monrovia 60 Kru Town Annette Johnson 0880 673 022 Coordinator

St.Paul 61 West Point Iduah Nah 077 878 412 Coordination team

62 Banjor Theresa S Bayon 0886 411 404 Coordination team

63 ELWA Beach Elean Clarke 0886 634 914 Coordination team

64 King Cray

65 Bernard Beach

66 Kpakor

BOMI

Dewoin 67 Kapkor beach Nancy Taye 0888 003 991 Coordinator

Klay 68 Degbe beach Patience Weah 0776 074 614 Coordination team

Mecca 69 Toma Town beach Martha Nah 0886 372 569 Coordination team

Senjah 70 Jorkarbah beach Annie Goweh 054 708 93 Coordination team

71 Royesville beach

MARYLAND

72 Human Station Sarah Wah 0880 717 207 Coordinator

73 Nicbo Patricia Putee 0880 630 937 Coordination team

74 Tople Borpleh Monslon 0880 630 592 Coordination team

75 Togbe Cecelia Essien 0776 017 714 Coordination team

76 Cavalla

77 Fish Town

78 Rock Town



ANNEX 9: PUBLICITY AND VISIBILITY

1. LOGO

2. PRESS RELEASE

“TRAINING FOR TRAINERS OF FEMALE FISHMONGERS IN GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES

AND MANAGEMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES”

1ST

TO 5TH

OCTOBER 2012

Thinkers Village, Robertsfield Highway, Monrovia

The EU funded project ACP Fish II and the National Bureau of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture,

are supporting the development of training capacity for female fish vendors and processors in

Liberia. The course is designed to help improve the quality of fish sold on the market, and to

strengthen the business activities of small scale fish processors and vendors.

The Bureau of National Fisheries has therefore invited small scale fishing communities in Liberia to

propose four women participants from each county to attend a residential training course for trainers

from small scale fishing communities in all nine coastal counties. The course is to be held at

Thinkers Village Monrovia on the 1st to 5

th October 2012.

The objectives of the course are to develop knowledge and skills regarding the:


products.




Government of Liberia

Programme Funded


Programme Implemented by

Secretariat of ACP

Group of States



The course therefore addresses the needs for improved handling and hygiene all along the supply

chain, so that fish does not spoil so quickly (which represents a loss of income for the sellers). It

also aims to help vendors to improve their financial management (for example by better investment

and marketing decisions).The course structure will therefore cover both technical and business

subjects. The training will comprise a combination of theory and practical sessions, as follows:











11: Investment decisions and business planning



14: How to be a trainer - communication and training techniques

The training will be delivered by Dr.Ian Goulding from the ACP Fish II project, and Mrs.Esther

Paegar, from the Agency for Economic Development and Empowerment (AEDE). Ian Goulding is a

fish technologist from the UK, specialising in quality control, who has worked extensively with

small scale fishing communities in Africa. Mrs.Paegar is a Liberian national and an experienced

consultant advising on the development and capacity building of small and medium sized

enterprises.

The course has provided places for 4 participants from each of the nine coastal counties. All of the

participants are active in community affairs in relation to fish processing and selling activities, and

have expressed interest in being a trainer for their community. The ACP Fish II Project is funded by

the European Union, and is covering the cost of the training course, as well as the participants’

travel and per diem costs.

Note for editors

The ACP Fish II Programme is an EU funded project entitled "Strengthening Fisheries Management

in African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries" which aims to contribute to the sustainable and

equitable management of fisheries in ACP regions, thus leading to poverty alleviation and



improving food security in ACP States. The project, which has a total budget of €30 million, started

in September 2009, and will finish in 2014.

The project sets out to support the 5 year Strategic Plan of Action of African Caribbean and Pacific

Fisheries Ministers adopted in Nadi (Fiji) on 18 June 2012. This identified the following five

strategic Priority areas for action:

Effective Management for Sustainable Fisheries

Promoting Optimal Returns from Fisheries Trade

Supporting Food Security in ACP Countries

Developing Aquaculture

Maintaining the Environment

Given that millions of people in ACP countries are dependent on fisheries for livelihood and

nutrition, it is crucial that ACP countries strengthen fisheries management, both at the national and

regional levels, by developing, implementing and enforcing sound fisheries management measures

so as to ensure availability of fish to local communities, fish processors and exporters. Effective and

sustainable management of fisheries resources is thus the most important pre-condition to continue

harvesting social and economic benefits from fisheries and fish trade.

In Liberia the project is helping the Bureau of Fisheries to build capacity in the small scale fishery.

This work complements other important developments by the World Bank funded West Africa

Regional Fisheries Programme (which is helping to strengthen fisheries management and

infrastructure) and by the FAO (which is supporting the development of processing facilities for the

small scale fishery).



3. T-SHIRTS AND OTHER MATERIALS



4. GROUP PHOTOS



5. BANNER



6. PRESS



7. CERTIFICATE



ANNEX 10: COURSE SCHEDULE

TRAINING FOR TRAINERS OF FEMALE FISHMONGERS

IN GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT OF

SMALL BUSINESSES

Proposed schedule of sessions

October 1 – 5, 2012

Venue: Thinkers Village, Monrovia

Date Time Session details/Activity Responsibility/

Trainer

Monday 1st Oct

8:00 -

9:00

Arrival, registration and seating

of Guests & Participants

BNF/AEDE/Megapesca

9:00 –

9:05

Invocation A Fishmonger

9:05 –

9:15

Welcome Remarks Ms. Yarnga B. Tokpa

Officer-In-Charge

Director National Bureau of Fisheries

9:15 –

9:30

Official Opening of the

Workshop

Hon. Sizi Subah

Deputy Minister of Agriculture for

Technical Services

9:30 –

9:45

Introduction of the ACP Fish II

Project:

Andrew Sumo

ACP Fish II Focal Point, BNF

9:45 –

10:00

Remarks and context of the

intervention

Mr.Carlos Battaglini, Food Security

and Rural development, EU

Delegation, Monrovia

10:00 –

10:05

Vote of Thanks Mr. James Dolo

Administrator, BNF

1000-

1030

Break

1030-

1230

Introductions of trainers and

participants




Trainer

Organisation of the course

Assignment of presentations for

Friday Session

Logistics/housekeeping issues

1230-

1400

Lunch

1400-

1500

Training Session 1: Why fish go

bad

IG

1500-

1530

Break

1530-

1700

Training Session 2: Keeping

things clean and personal hygiene

IG

Tuesday

2nd Oct

0830-

1000

Training Session 3: Using ice IG

1000-

1030

Break

1030-

1230

Training Session 4: Smoking,

drying and salting

IG

1230-

1330

Lunch

1330-

1500

Training Session 5: Freezing and

cold storage

IG

1530-

1530

Break

1530-

1700

Training Session 6: Adding value:

(processing, grading and packing)

IG

Wed 3rd

Oct

0830-

1000

Training Session 7: Collective

business organisations (sole

proprietorship, partnership,

cooperative, community based

organization, non-governmental

organization)

EP




Trainer

1000-

1030

Break

1030-

1230

Training Session 8: Record

keeping (purchase and sales

ledgers)

EP

1230-

1330

Lunch

1330-

1500

Training Session 9: Weighing and

pricing fish

EP/IG

1530-

1530

Break

1530-

1700

Training Session 10: Working out

costs, selling prices and profit

EP

Thur 4th

Oct

0830-

1000

Training Session 11: Investment

decisions and business planning;

working capital and cash flow

management

EP

1000-

1030

Break

1030-

1230

Training Session 12: How to set

up a micro-credit scheme

EP

1230-

1330

Lunch

1330-

1500

Training Session 13: Marketing

and selling; mobile phones and

mobile money

EP

1530-

1530

Break

1530-

1700

Training Session 14: How to be a

trainer; communication and

training techniques

IG/EP

Friday 5th

Oct

0830-

1000

Training Session 15:

Presentations by the course

EP/IG




Trainer

participants

1000-

1030

Break

1030-

1230

Group discussion on

implementation of training in

communities

EP/IG

1230-

1330

Lunch

1:30 -

2:00

Arrival and seating of Guests &

Participants

BNF/AEDE/Megapesca

2:00 –

2:05

Invocation Ms. Lucy Wloh Greene

Fishmonger

Margibi County

2:05 –

2:10

Welcome Remarks Mr. Andrew Sumo

ACP Fish II Focal Point, BNF

2:10 –

2:15

Solo Ms. Cecelia Johnson

Fishmonger

Grand Cape Mount County

2:15 –

2:20

Drama Ms. Theresa Bayon & Others

Fishmongers

2:20 –

2:40

Presentation of Certificates to

Participants

Hon. Julia Duncan Cassel

Minister

Ministry of Gender & Development

Mrs. Emily G. Peal

Executive Director

Foundation for Women –Liberia

2:40 –

2:55

Remarks

Ms. Annette Johnson

Chairlady, Women Wing/LAFA

Ms. Yarnga B. Tokpa




Trainer

Officer-In-Charge

Bureau of National Fisheries

Dr. Ian Goulding

Consultant

ACP Fish II Project

2:55:

3:00

Vote of Thanks Mr. James F. Dolo

Administrator, BNF



ANNEX 11: TRAINING EVALUATION FORM

PARTICIPANT EVALUATION FORM

Training Title: Training for trainers of female fishmongers in good sanitary practices and

management of small businesses

Place THINKERS VILLAGE: ROBERTSFIELD HIGHWAY, MONROVIA

Date: 1st to 5th October 2012

Evaluation criteria V. Good

(4)

Good

(3)

Fair

(2)

Poor

(1)

Overall course evaluation

Definition of the course objectives

Clarity of the lectures / presentations

Balance presentations / discussions

Facilitation by the trainer 1 (Ian Goulding):

Facilitation by the trainer 2 (Esther Paegar):

Interest generated by the sessions

Applicability of subject matter for your work

Have your expectations been met?

Duration of the workshop

General organization (enrolment, conf. room,

etc.)

Facilities at the training centre (rooms, food,

conf. room etc.)

Specific sessions evaluation

Monday 1st October



Tuesday 2nd

October




6: Adding value: (processing, grading and

packing)

Wednesday 3rd October







Thursday 4th October

11: Investment decisions and business

planning



14: How to be a trainer - communication and

training techniques

Friday 5th October

15 and 16 Presentations by course

participants

Comments and Suggestions for improvement:

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