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Value Chain Opportunities for Pacific Coastal Resources

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  • Michael Bennett

    (Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK)

  • Antaya March

    (Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK)

  • Ray Greer

    (Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK)

  • Pierre Failler

    (Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, UK
    College of Management, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China)

Abstract

Oceanic tuna fisheries are a major contributor to the economic health of Pacific Island countries (PICs), with coastal fisheries underpinning the livelihoods of locals, providing food security, significant employment, culture, and human welfare. Livelihood development across various PICs is hindered by the inability to harness the maximum potential of coastal fishery resources, particularly through the lack of identifying targeted development needs. Development of coastal value chains facilitates resilience by reducing local reliance on tuna fisheries and associated vulnerability to tuna industry dynamics to support socio-economic development throughout the PICs while maintaining food security. The aim of this paper is to identify priority opportunities for developing coastal resource value chains in PICs, targeting increased local economic resilience and food security. A methodology developed by the World Bank was used to assist stakeholders and policymakers to coalesce around common strategies for the value chains. Six value chains were identified: beche-de-mer; ornamental black pearls and Trochus shell; fresh fish for the domestic market; reef fish exports; export of live lobsters; and export of aquarium fish products. Porter’s Five Forces framework was used for value chain analysis, and strategic repositioning considerations and areas for investment support within high-priority value chains were identified. Fisheries data collection, community-based sustainable management and aquaculture restocking programmes, habitat restoration, development of the cold chain, air freight logistics for export, and facilitating international market connections and market access were identified for external investment support.

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  • Michael Bennett & Antaya March & Ray Greer & Pierre Failler, 2025. "Value Chain Opportunities for Pacific Coastal Resources," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-21, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:3:p:1103-:d:1579821
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