Final Technical Report - ACP Fish II

Final ReportMegapesca Lda, PortugalParticipants were shown the weighing scales and calculators, and some worked examples of priceper unit weight calculation were presented and discussed. The participants commented that theweight range of the scales (0-15kg) was insufficient for some of the larger fish which they trade.However it was pointed out that the idea of the training of trainers was to transfer the skills andideas, and it would be up to fish vendors themselves to purchase the appropriate type and range ofscale required for their particular business. Nevertheless, the participants quickly appreciated theconcepts of pricing fish by unit weight, and readily recognised the advantages in terms of remotetrading and enabling price comparisons. They considered that fishermen might resist selling fish byweight, but that in any case, this would not matter, since it was only important for traders to knowthe unit cost of what they were buying, so that they could calculate costs and set prices accordingly.The exercise confirmed that there was great deal of interest in the concept of pricing fish by unitweight, and selling by weight (rather than by piece or bunch as at present).5.3 Course preparationsThe detailed logistical preparations were made for the course. These included the following:arrangements for accommodation for participants, seminar roomhandouts and all course documentation was prepared (course schedule, registration forms,evaluation forms, programmes, certificates)small items of equipment and materials for practical work and demonstrations werepurchased (spring balance weighing scales, electronic calculators, receipt books, cleaningand sanitising equipment, fish boxes)document bags and T-Shirts were also purchased and printed with ACP Fish II logos, EUand Liberian Flags, and the title of the training course.travel expenses of participants were calculated and envelopes prepared.The BNF was requested to invite guests for the opening and closing sessions, including Ministry ofAgriculture, EU Delegation and Ministry of Gender and Development. World Bank WARFP andthe FAO were also informed and invited to participate as observers to the course. The EUDelegation was briefed, and speakers notes were prepare for the Ministerial guests.5.4 PublicityA press release was prepared and detailed arrangements made with the Ministry of AgriculturePress Officer to undertake Press management for ACP Fish II Project. The Press Officer agreed to:Prepare press articles/pictorials and submitting for placement in selected media forpublication.Invite print, TV and radio media to attend opening and closing ceremoniesMake payments up to a maximum of US$500 (five hundred US dollars) to press forexpenses and collecting attendance signatures and relevant receiptsCollate published press clippings on the workshop and including with a media reportA copy of the press release and resulting publicity is shown in Annex 9. A banner was prepared andprinted for display at the venue. ACP Fish II T-shirts were printed for distribution to candidates.Bags for the carrying of course materials were printed with the ACP Fish II logo and EU flag.Participants were presented with an attendance certificate and a copy of the group photograph at theend of the course. All of these items, along with photographs of the event are also shown in Annex9.Technical assistance on Training of Groups of female fishmongers in good sanitary practices and management of small businesses 8