SUVA, Fiji \u2014 Canada formalized its support for the University of the South Pacific\u2019s (USP) Aquaculture Training program today with the signing of a letter of agreement between the university and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the regional coordinating agency for the Canada-South Pacific Ocean Development (C-SPOD) Program.<\/p>\n
The new funding, worth $420,000 Canadian (US$ 271,567), will enhance C-SPOD\u2019s existing commitment to the university\u2019s Marine Studies Program, as C-SPOD already contributes to the post-harvest fisheries program and graduate student scholarships. Dr. Kenneth T. MacKay, field program coordinator for C-SPOD, says today marks the beginning of an exciting new initiative.<\/p>\n
“Through C-SPOD\u2019s support, USP will now be able to add aquaculture training to its other training programs,” says MacKay. “This is not only a step in the right direction for the Marine Studies Program, but it\u2019s a positive step to ensuring the future of the fisheries in the Pacific.”<\/p>\n
The goal of the training program is to contribute to the development of a diversified, economically viable, and sustainable aquaculture industry, while improving the capability of private and public sector institutions.<\/p>\n
Aquaculture is as much a key priority for Pacific islanders as it is for Canadians. Canadians have first-hand knowledge of aquacultural development and its impact on increasing livelihoods for coastal communities and the industry. Through the new training program, C-SPOD hopes to encourage this in the Pacific island countries.<\/p>\n
This project is part of the Canada-South Pacific Ocean Development (C-SPOD) Program, Phase II, which is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and coordinated by the South Pacific Forum Secretariat and LGL Limited, Canada. C-SPOD projects are developed and implemented by the participating Regional Organizations, and are approved and managed by a Program Management Committee including CIDA, the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency, the South Pacific Forum Secretariat, the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, and The University of the South Pacific.<\/p>\n
All C-SPOD projects will ensure equity and balanced benefits for all Pacific Islanders including children, women, and men.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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