Fisheries Management for Food Security and Poverty Eradication: The case of small-scale fisheries in Vietnam

What potential do fisheries management measures have to reduce poverty and improve food security?

Key Messages 

• Small-scale fisheries in Vietnam have greatly contributed to the well-being of fishing households, increasing both income and food security. However, some fishing households still face challenges concerning food security and poverty. 
• Fisheries may not improve the overall living standards of fishers substantially, due to over-fishing and resource degradation. 
• Policies should be formulated to conserve fisheries resources, safeguard the fundamental human rights of vulnerable fishing households, and ensure the effective distribution of benefits from common pool resources, thereby promoting sustainable ecosystems and economically sound fisheries.