Tonga Export Fisheries Association

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Tonga Export Fisheries Association

• TEFA a Peak Fishing Industry Organization to
  Provide Industry Advocacy
• Naitilima Tupou Executive Officer

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Background

• Association established in 1996.
• Incorporated under Societys Act.
• Promote and safeguard the export fishing
  industry.
• Expansion over the years.
• Executive Officer.

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Structure

• Membership mainly tuna snapper
• Aquarium participation
• Rally for membership
• Seafood Council
• Members Corporation

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Objectives

• Association Crucial Development Tool
• Policies, Regulations and Management Plans
• Fisheries Management Committees

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Work Plan

• Industry facilitation
• Government Role
• Joint Effort

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Financials

• Financial viability
• Source of finances
• Proposed Options
• Supplementary Funding

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Closing

• Conference Outcome
• Previous Shortfalls
• Again .. Joint Effort