• Introduction

The analysis aims to provide recommendations for the study area based on its problems, needs, opportunities, and constraints.

The goal is to increase women’s participation in development activities, decision-making, and their access to and control over resources and benefits.

  • Factors analyzed include
    • National regulations (policies, laws, development plans)
    • Infrastructure (roads, bridges, irrigation, buildings)
    • Education (formal, informal, training)
    • Public health (modern services, local knowledge)
    • Culture (beliefs, traditional practices)
    • International issues (bilateral/multilateral projects,
    • regional memberships like ASEAN)
  • Example of Each Factor Analysis
    1. National Regulations (Policies, Laws, Development Plans)
      Example: Thailand’s fisheries law focuses on resource conservation but lacks specific policies to support women’s roles in decision-making processes (SEAFDEC, 2021). Revising policies or introducing regulations that promote gender equality can help women take on more significant roles in fisheries cooperatives and local committees.
    2. Infrastructure (Roads, Bridges, Irrigation, Buildings)
      Example: Inadequate roads and bridges hinder women’s ability to access fish markets efficiently. Developing infrastructure can enable women to sell their products directly, increasing their income (World Bank, 2020).
    3. Education (Formal, Informal, Training)
      Example: Women in the community have limited access to training on marine product processing. Expanding technical and business management training programs can help strengthen women’s capacity in the fisheries sector (USAID, 2023).
    4. Public Health (Modern Services, Local Knowledge)
      Example: The lack of adequate healthcare services in rural areas affects the health of women working hard in the fisheries sector. This includes limited access to healthcare for pregnant women or postpartum care, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy workforce (ILO, 2021).
    5. Culture (Beliefs, Traditional Practices)
      Example: Traditional beliefs in fishing communities often dictate that women should not go out to sea or participate in resource management decisions. This restricts women’s roles in related work. Promoting awareness about women’s roles and gender equality can help shift these attitudes (WorldFish, 2023).
    6. International Issues (Bilateral/Multilateral Projects, Regional Memberships like ASEAN)
      Example: Multilateral projects supported by ASEAN and international organizations such as FAO or SEAFDEC can offer guidance, policies, and training to develop skills and enhance women’s roles in the fisheries sector (FAO, 2022).
  • Solutions for Gender Inclusion
    • Develop gender-responsive policies (CEDAW, SDG 5, FAO 2021).
    • Improve access to training & education for women in fisheries (USAID, 2023).
    • Ensure equal pay and financial opportunities for women (ILO, 2022).
    • Strengthen women’s leadership in fisheries governance (SEAFDEC, 2022).

Reference

  • FAO (2022). The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture. FAO, Rome.
  • SEAFDEC (2021). Gender and Fisheries in Southeast Asia: Status and Trends.
  • World Bank (2020). The Gender Gap in Fisheries: Economic Impacts.
  • ILO (2021). Women’s Role in Fisheries: Social and Economic Barriers.
  • WorldFish (2023). Gender and Sustainability in Coastal Communities.
  • USAID (2023). Empowering Women in Fisheries: Training and Development.

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