Rural Sociology and Psycology

1.2.4.Collection and Use of Demographic Indicators in Fisheries and Coastal Management and Planning

The demographic and socio-economic information should be used to guide and orient fisheries and coastal development programmes by focusing government and civil service assistance and support on vulnerable groups in coastal areas. Demographic and socioeconomic indicators should further be used to measure the impact of fisheries and coastal management and development programmes and activities on the socio-economic and demographic status of coastal and fishing communities.

In addition to its use by fisheries administrations, the information should also be used to guide the programmes and activities of other government agencies and authorities concerned with the wellbeing, health, education, employment and infrastructure of fishing and other coastal communities as well as by stakeholder organizations and NGOs.