USAID RDMA and USAID SUFIA TS Visitation and Discussion with the Regional Secretariat

As a representative of USAID RDMA, Ms. Araya Poomsaringkarn visited the regional secretariat with a team from USAID SUFIA TS led by Mr. John Parks. We discussed the priority activities that will be supported by USAID SUFIA TS as well as those that will be supported by USAID RDMA during that discussion opportunity.

The following are the top priorities:

1. Assessment of sustainable livelihoods and coastal areas
2. Updating the COASTFISH regional framework
3. Executive Course 2 on Climate Change Adaptation
4. GIS education (for CT Atlas)
5. Implementation of the COVID Pandemic's Impacts on Women in the Coral Triangle
6. Improving Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Regional Fisheries Organizations
7. RS Stabilization: Trust Fund
8. RS Enhancement: Communication Information and Outreach Materials
9. RS Enhancement: Technical Training (EAFM exchange, PSE, e-CDT, MDA, IUUF training for CT3, knowledge portal)
10. RS Strengthening: GESI (youth ambassadors, SSF, stateless fishers) (youth ambassadors, SSF, stateless fishers)
11. RS Strengthening: Monitoring and Evaluation