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Survey of Digital Agriculture and Digital Fisheries

Summary of Findings

Survey of Digital Agriculture and Digital Fisheries

Summary of Findings

August 2020

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Contents1. Background 1

2. Survey of Digital Agriculture 2

3. Analysis of Digital Agriculture 3

3.1 Utilisation of technology in the agriculture sector 3

3.2 Use of technology in agriculture production stages 4

3.3 Priority for digitalisation in the agriculture policy 4

3.4 Employment of women and youth in the agriculture sector 5

3.5 Technology used by MSMEs in the agriculture sector 5

3.6 Technology use by women- and youth-owned MSMEs in the agriculture sector 6

3.7 Commonwealth priority areas for the digital agriculture ecosystem 6

3.8 Main findings from the survey on Digital agriculture 7

3.9 Recommendation 7

4. Survey of Digital Fisheries 8

5. Analysis of Digital Fisheries 9

5.1 Utilisation of technology in the fisheries sector 9

5.2 Application of technology in the fisheries production process 9

5.3 Priority for digitisation in the fisheries policy 9

5.4 Employment of women and youth in the fisheries sector 9

5.5 Digital technology used by MSMEs in the fisheries sector 11

5.6 Women- and youth-owned MSMEs using digital technology in the fisheries sector 11

5.7 Commonwealth priority areas for the digital fisheries ecosystem 12

5.8 Main findings from the survey on digital fisheries 12

5.9 Recommendation 13

Background \ 1

1. BackgroundIn April 2018, Commonwealth leaders adopted the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda (CCA) at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with a view to boosting trade and investment links across the Commonwealth and raising intra-Commonwealth trade to US$2 trillion by 2030. The CCA is structured around five clusters: Physical Connectivity, Digital Connectivity, Regulatory Connectivity, Business to Business Connectivity and Supply Side Connectivity. A commitment to mainstreaming inclusive and sustainable trade cuts across all these clusters.

Following this, separate meetings of the various clusters were conducted in 2019,1 followed by the 1st CCA cluster week meeting in August 2019. This involved focused discussions on crosscutting issues emanating from each of the clusters and enabled members to identify possible synergies across the clusters. At the margins of the CCA cluster week, individual cluster meetings also took place. In the 2nd Supply Side Connectivity (SSC) cluster meeting, members discussed digital agriculture and digital fisheries for the Commonwealth and how the use of technology

1 The 1st Digital and Physical Connectivity cluster meeting was held in Durban, South Africa, in March 2019. The 1st Supply Side Connectivity cluster meeting was held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, in April 2019 and the 1st Regulatory Connectivity cluster meeting was held in London, United Kingdom, in July 2019.

in these sectors could leverage economic growth and sustainable development. Among other areas, members of the SSC cluster agreed to provide the Secretariat with information on these issues in order for a profiling matrix to be developed. Furthermore, they agreed that digital agriculture and digital fisheries should be the focus of the cluster and, subsequent to evidence-based research by the Secretariat, further explored at the next cluster meeting.

In addition, at the 2019 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM), ministers underscored the importance of digital agriculture and digital fisheries to the Commonwealth, particularly the role these play in job creation. Ministers also urged interested members to work with the Secretariat to complete a survey on how members are using technology in the agriculture and fisheries sectors before Heads met in June. Against this background, the Secretariat developed a survey on digital agriculture and digital fisheries that was launched in November 2019 for interested members and the wider public with a closing date of 3 February 2020.

2 \ Survey of Digital Agriculture and Digital Fisheries

2. Survey of Digital AgricultureThe country responses on digital agriculture came from all the Commonwealth regions: Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, The Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Uganda); Asia (Malaysia, Sri Lanka); Caribbean and Americas (Canada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia); Europe (United Kingdom); and Pacific (Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu).

The online survey of digital agriculture aimed to ascertain the following:

1. whether Commonwealth members use technology in the agriculture sector;

2. the kinds of technology used and the stage of production for agriculture at which such technology is most relevant;

3. the extent to which Commonwealth governments prioritise the use of technology in their agriculture policy;

4. whether the use of technology in agriculture for the Commonwealth has a sustainable and inclusive imperative; and

5. the capacity constraints for Commonwealth members in relation to the effective functioning of the digital agriculture ecosystem.

Analysis of Digital Agriculture \ 3

3. Analysis of Digital Agriculture3.1 Utilisation of technology in the

agriculture sector

In response to the online survey, 84 per cent of Commonwealth member countries named above stated that they use technology in the agriculture sector while 16 per cent said they do not (see Figure 1). However, the level of development and the use of such technology varied among member countries (see Figure 2). Very few of the members are involved in more advanced uses of technology, with most using simple technology such as mobile

phones for tracking weather patterns and for agriculture advisory services (38 per cent). Other types of technology use include data collection and data analytics tools (20 per cent), machine sensors (12 per cent), field sensors (6 per cent), logistic sensors for post-harvest (3 per cent) and others (21 per cent).

Figure 1. Use of technology in the agriculture sector

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(iv) whether the use of technology in agriculture for the Commonwealth has a sustainable and inclusive imperative; and

(v) the capacity constraints for Commonwealth members in relation to the effective functioning of the digital agriculture ecosystem.

3. Analysis on digital Agriculture Utilisation of technology in the agriculture sector In response to the online survey, 84 per cent of Commonwealth member countries named above stated that they use technology in the agriculture sector while 16 per cent said they do not (see figure 1). However, the level of development and the use of such technology varied among member countries (see figure 2). Very few of the members are involved in more advanced uses of technology, with most using simple technology such as mobile phones for tracking weather patterns and for agriculture advisory services (38 per cent). Other types of technology use include data collection and data analytics tools (20 per cent), machine sensors (12 per cent), field sensors (6 per cent), logistic sensors for post-harvest (3 per cent) and others (21 per cent).

84 %

16 %

Figure 1. Use of Technology in the Agriculture Sector

Yes No

% 6 % 12 3 %

20 % 38 %

% 21

Figure 2. Types of Technology Used in the Agriculture Sector

Field sensors Machine sensors Logis�c sensors for post-harvest Data collec�on, data analy�cs Mobile phones Others

Figure 2. Types of technology used in the agriculture sector

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(iv) whether the use of technology in agriculture for the Commonwealth has a sustainable and inclusive imperative; and

(v) the capacity constraints for Commonwealth members in relation to the effective functioning of the digital agriculture ecosystem.

3. Analysis on digital Agriculture Utilisation of technology in the agriculture sector In response to the online survey, 84 per cent of Commonwealth member countries named above stated that they use technology in the agriculture sector while 16 per cent said they do not (see figure 1). However, the level of development and the use of such technology varied among member countries (see figure 2). Very few of the members are involved in more advanced uses of technology, with most using simple technology such as mobile phones for tracking weather patterns and for agriculture advisory services (38 per cent). Other types of technology use include data collection and data analytics tools (20 per cent), machine sensors (12 per cent), field sensors (6 per cent), logistic sensors for post-harvest (3 per cent) and others (21 per cent).

84 %

16 %

Figure 1. Use of Technology in the Agriculture Sector

Yes No

% 6 % 12 3 %

20 % 38 %

% 21

Figure 2. Types of Technology Used in the Agriculture Sector

Field sensors Machine sensors Logis�c sensors for post-harvest Data collec�on, data analy�cs Mobile phones Others


3.2 Use of technology in agriculture production stages

In most Commonwealth countries, technology is used mainly in the initial stage of farming (18 countries). Eight countries use it for obtaining market information, four countries for online transactions (e.g., payments) and the rest for other purposes not stated in the survey (see Figure 3).

3.3 Priority for digitalisation in the agriculture policy

In relation to country prioritisation of digitisation in the agriculture sector in the Commonwealth, 58 per cent of respondents have agriculture policies that have digitalisation as a component while 10 per cent do not have such a focus in their agriculture policies. Moreover, 29 per cent of member countries have agricultural policies with some focus on digitalisation while 3 per cent of member countries do not have an agriculture policy in place. The latter includes small states of the Commonwealth (see Figure 4).

Figure 4. Digitalisation in agriculture policy

Figure 4 SummaryYes 23No 4To some Extent 11Require technical ass 2

57%

10%

28%

5%

Digitalisaion of athe Agriculture Policy

Yes

No

To some Extent

Require technicalassistance

Figure 3. Agriculture technology in production stages

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Use of technology in agriculture production stages For most Commonwealth countries, technology is used mainly in the initial stage of farming (18 countries). Eight countries use it for obtaining market information, four countries for online transactions (e.g., payments) and the rest for other purposes not stated in the survey (see figure 3).

Priority for digitalisation in the agriculture policy In relation to country prioritisation of digitisation in the agriculture sector in the Commonwealth, 58 per cent of respondents have agriculture policies that have digitalisation as a component while 10 per cent do not have such a focus in their agriculture policies. Moreover, 29 per cent of member countries have agricultural policies with some focus on digitalisation while 3 per cent of member countries do not have an agriculture policy in place. The latter includes small states of the Commonwealth (see Figure 4).

Figure 4. Digitalisation in Agriculture Policy

Yes No Do not have Ag

Policy To Some

Extent

0 5

10 15 20

Ini�al stage of farming

Tracking and cer�fica�on

Obtaining market

informa�on

Final stage of

marke�ng and

processing

Online transac�ons

e.g. payment

Others

Produc�on Stage

Figure 3. Agriculture Technology in Production Stages


3.4 Employment of women and youth in the agriculture sector

As regards social inclusion in agriculture, women and youth make up 0–20 per cent of those employed in the sector in 19 per cent of countries, 20–40 per cent in 18 per cent of countries, 40–60 per cent in 21 per cent of countries, 60–80 per cent in 11 per cent of countries and more than 80 per cent in 5 per cent of countries. More than a quarter of the countries (26 per cent) do not have available data (see Figure 5).

3.5 Technology used by MSMEs in the agriculture sector

Responses regarding the technology used by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the agriculture sector in the Commonwealth show that 34 per cent use mobile phones for electronic transactions, another 34 per cent use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter for business, 13 per cent use wireless internet technology, 11 per cent use online business platform for marketing and the remainder use other means not stated (see Figure 6).

Figure 5. Women and youth employed in agriculture

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Employment of women and youth in the agriculture sector As regards social inclusion in agriculture, women and youth make up 0–20 per cent of those employed in the sector in 19 per cent of countries, 20–40 per cent in 18 per cent of countries, 40–60 per cent in 21 per cent of countries, 60–80 per cent in 11 per cent of countries and more than 80 per cent in 5 per cent of countries. More than a quarter of the countries (26 per cent) do not have available data (see Figure 5).

Technology used by MSMEs in the agriculture sector Responses regarding the technology used by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the agriculture sector in the Commonwealth show that 34 per cent use mobile phones for electronic transactions, another 34 per cent use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter for business, 13 per cent use wireless internet technology, 11 per cent use online business platform for marketing and the remainder use other means not stated (see figure 6).

58 % 10 %

3 %

29 %

% 19

18 %

21 % 11 %

5 %

% 26

Figure 5. Women and Youth Employed in Agriculture

0-20

20-40

40-60

60-80

Above 80

Data unavailable

Figure 6. Technology use by agriculture MSMEs

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Technology use by women- and youth-owned MSMEs in the agriculture sector Regarding the use of technology by MSMEs owned by women and youth in the agriculture sector, only 10 per cent use technology to a large extent, 66 per cent use it to some extent and the remainder do not know about the use of technology in the sector (see figure 7).

Commonwealth priority areas for the digital agriculture ecosystem Asked to select priority areas to develop the Commonwealth digital agriculture ecosystem, the majority (60 per cent) of the members thought that capacity building, including technology transfer, should be the focus. In addition, 11 per cent suggested sound regulatory policy, 10 per cent mentioned public private partnerships, 8 per cent suggested quality infrastructure, 8 per cent supported peer-to-peer learning while 3 per cent thought digital literacy and modifications to the education curriculum should be priorities (see Figure 8).

% 34

3 % 13 % 11 %

34 %

% 5

Figure 6. Technology Use by Agriculture MSMEs

Mobile phone for electronic transaction Fixed broadband internet Wireless internet technology Online platforms for marketing Social media, e.g. Facebook, Twitter Other

10 %

66 %

24 %

Figure 7. Technology Use by Women- and Youth-Owned MSMEs in Agriculture

Large extent Some extent Don’t know


3.6 Technology use by women- and youth-owned MSMEs in the agriculture sector

Regarding the use of technology by MSMEs owned by women and youth in the agriculture sector, only 10 per cent use technology to a large extent, 66 per cent use it to some extent and the remainder do not know about the use of technology in the sector (see Figure 7).

3.7 Commonwealth priority areas for the digital agriculture ecosystem

Asked to select priority areas to develop the Commonwealth digital agriculture ecosystem, the majority (60 per cent) of the members thought that capacity building, including technology transfer, should be the focus. In addition, 11 per cent suggested sound regulatory policy, 10 per cent mentioned public private partnerships, 8 per cent suggested quality infrastructure, 8 per cent supported peer-to-peer learning while 3 per cent thought digital literacy and modifications to the education curriculum should be priorities (see Figure 8).

Figure 7. Technology use by women- and youth-owned MSMEs in agriculture

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Technology use by women- and youth-owned MSMEs in the agriculture sector Regarding the use of technology by MSMEs owned by women and youth in the agriculture sector, only 10 per cent use technology to a large extent, 66 per cent use it to some extent and the remainder do not know about the use of technology in the sector (see figure 7).

Commonwealth priority areas for the digital agriculture ecosystem Asked to select priority areas to develop the Commonwealth digital agriculture ecosystem, the majority (60 per cent) of the members thought that capacity building, including technology transfer, should be the focus. In addition, 11 per cent suggested sound regulatory policy, 10 per cent mentioned public private partnerships, 8 per cent suggested quality infrastructure, 8 per cent supported peer-to-peer learning while 3 per cent thought digital literacy and modifications to the education curriculum should be priorities (see Figure 8).

% 34

3 % 13 % 11 %

34 %

% 5

Figure 6. Technology Use by Agriculture MSMEs

Mobile phone for electronic transaction Fixed broadband internet Wireless internet technology Online platforms for marketing Social media, e.g. Facebook, Twitter Other

10 %

66 %

24 %

Figure 7. Technology Use by Women- and Youth-Owned MSMEs in Agriculture


Figure 8. Priority areas for the Commonwealth digital agriculture ecosystem

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Main findings from the survey on Digital agriculture

• Commonwealth economies are at different stages of development in the use of digital technology. Most use technology at various stages of production, with mobile phones being the most common technology in the early stage for weather forecasts and advisory services.

• Apart from the mobile phone, there is a clear need for member countries to develop other infrastructure support in the digital agriculture ecosystem for the sector to develop.

• The lack of availability of data is a major concern in most Commonwealth countries. As such, data collation on Digital agriculture at the national level and across the Commonwealth is required.

• Some Commonwealth members have a digital element embedded in their agriculture policy but most do not. Moreover, some of the countries do not have an agriculture policy in place at all. The Commonwealth can assist these countries in the formulation and implementation of a digital agriculture policy.

• MSMEs in the agriculture sector use technology; however, further access to technology is required to boost MSME development in agriculture for the Commonwealth.

• The agriculture sector is vital for the employment of women and youth across the Commonwealth. However, most women and youth have only some to no use of technology in the sector. It is therefore imperative to increase their access to and use of technology to achieve sustainable and inclusive development.

• As regards priority areas to enhance digital agriculture ecosystems, capacity building (including technology transfer), quality infrastructure support, digital literacy and modifications in curriculums, sound regulatory policy, peer-to-peer learning and public private partnerships are identified areas of need for Commonwealth member countries.

4. Recommendation

% 60 % 8

3 % 8 %

10 % % 11

Figure 8. Priority Areas for the Commonwealth Digital Agriculture Ecosystem

Capacity building including technology transfer Quality of infrastructure support Digital literacy and modifications Peer-to-peer learning

Public private partnerships ( PPPs ) Sound regulatory policy


3.8 Main findings from the survey on Digital agriculture

• Commonwealth economies are at different stages of development in the use of digital technology. Most use technology at various stages of production, with mobile phones being the most common technology in the early stage for weather forecasts and advisory services.

• Apart from the mobile phone, there is a clear need for member countries to develop other infrastructure support in the digital agriculture ecosystem for the sector to develop.

• The lack of availability of data is a major concern in most Commonwealth countries. As such, data collation on Digital agriculture at the national level and across the Commonwealth is required.

• Some Commonwealth members have a digital element embedded in their agriculture policy but most do not. Moreover, some of the countries do not have an agriculture policy in place at all. The Commonwealth can assist these countries in the formulation and implementation of a digital agriculture policy.

• MSMEs in the agriculture sector use technology; however, further access to technology is required to boost MSME development in agriculture for the Commonwealth.

• The agriculture sector is vital for the employment of women and youth across the Commonwealth. However, most women and youth have only some to no use of technology in the sector. It is therefore imperative to increase their access to and use of technology to achieve sustainable and inclusive development.

• As regards priority areas to enhance digital agriculture ecosystems, capacity building (including technology transfer), quality infrastructure support, digital literacy and modifications in curriculums, sound regulatory policy, peer-to-peer learning and public private partnerships are identified areas of need for Commonwealth member countries.

3.9 Recommendation

It is recommended that in-country needs assessments on digital agriculture be conducted for Commonwealth members, with the findings forming the basis for individual country’s domestic reform priorities in the sector.


4. Survey of Digital FisheriesThe country responses on digital fisheries came from all the Commonwealth regions: Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, The Gambia, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Uganda); Asia (Malaysia, Sri Lanka); Caribbean and Americas (Canada, Jamaica, Guyana, Saint Lucia,); Europe (United Kingdom): and Pacific (Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu).

The online survey on digital fisheries aimed to ascertain the following:

1. whether Commonwealth members use technology in the fisheries sector;

2. the kinds of technology used and the stage of production in the fisheries value chain where such technology is more prevalent;

3. the extent to which Commonwealth governments prioritise the use of technology in their fisheries policy;

4. whether the use of technology in fisheries for the Commonwealth has a sustainable and inclusive imperative; and

5. the capacity constraints for Commonwealth members in relation to the effective functioning of the digital fisheries ecosystem.

5. Analysis of Digital Fisheries5.1 Utilisation of technology in the

fisheries sector

In regard to the use of technology in the fisheries sector in the Commonwealth, 68 per cent of the respondents stated that the sector uses this, 13 per cent said the sector does not use it and 19 per cent said it was not applicable (see Figure 9). The member countries also use different types of technology in the sector: 42 per cent use devices to monitor vessel movements, 15 per cent use electronic logbooks to monitor catches, 11 per cent use automatic identification systems, 6 per cent use drones and 26 per cent said that the use of technology in the fisheries sector was not applicable (see Figure 10).

5.2 Application of technology in the fisheries production process

Regarding the application of technology in the fisheries production process, 43 per cent of the member countries use technology at the initial stage of the fisheries value chain (that is, in fishing and marketing), 16 per cent use it in tracking and certification of fisheries products, 19 per cent for marketing and promotion, 16 per cent to obtain market information and 6 per cent to conduct online transactions such as payments (see Figure 11).

5.3 Priority for digitisation in the fisheries policy

In relation to the prioritisation of digitisation in member countries’ fisheries policies, 37 per cent have a component regarding digitisation in the fisheries policy, 39 per cent have it to some extent but the policy needs revision to align it with digitisation, 16 per cent have no mention of digitisation in their fisheries policy and 8 per cent do not have national fisheries policies (see Figure 12).

5.4 Employment of women and youth in the fisheries sector

Women and youth make up 0–20 per cent of employees in the fisheries sector in 32 per cent of the member countries, 20–40 per cent in 10 per cent of the countries, 40–60 per cent in 18 per cent of the countries and over 60 per cent in 11 per cent of the countries. Data are not available in 26 per cent of the countries to determine the level of employment of women and youth in the sector (see Figure 13).

Figure 9. Utilisation of technology in the fisheries sector

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Application of technology in the fisheries production process Regarding the application of technology in the fisheries production process, 43 per cent of the member countries use technology at the initial stage of the fisheries value chain (that is, in fishing and marketing), 16 per cent use it in tracking and certification of fisheries products, 19 per cent for marketing and promotion, 16 per cent to obtain market information and 6 per cent to conduct online transactions such as payments (see Figure 11).

68 %

13 %

19 %

Figure 9. Utilisation of Technology in the Fisheries Sector

Yes No N/A

42 %

11 % 15 %

6 %

26 %

Figure 10. Types of Technology Used in Fisheries Sector

Vessel monitoring device

Automatic identification system Electronic logbook

Drones

N/A


Figure 11. Application of technology in the fisheries production process

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Priority for digitisation in the fisheries policy In relation to the prioritisation of digitisation in member countries’ fisheries policies, 37 per cent have a component regarding digitisation in the fisheries policy, 39 per cent have it to some extent but the policy needs revision to align it with digitisation, 16 per cent have no mention of digitisation in their fisheries policy and 8 per cent do not have national fisheries policies (see Figure 12).

Employment of women and youth in the fisheries sector Women and youth make up 0–20 per cent of employees in the fisheries sector in 32 per cent of the member countries, 20–40 per cent in 10 per cent of the countries, 40–60 per cent in 18 per cent of the countries and over 60 per cent in 11 per cent of the countries. Data are not available in 26 per cent of the countries to determine the level of employment of women and youth in the sector (see Figure 13).

43 %

16 %

16 %

19 % % 6

Figure 11. Application of Technology in the Fisheries Production Process

Initial stage of fishing and marketing

Tracking and certification of the fisheries product

Obtaining market information

Marketing and promotion

Online transactions

37 %

16 % 8 %

39 %

Figure 12. Digitisation Component of the Fisheries Policy

Yes

No

Do not have a national fisheries policy To some extent: however, policy needs revision

Figure 10. Types of technology used in fisheries sector

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Application of technology in the fisheries production process Regarding the application of technology in the fisheries production process, 43 per cent of the member countries use technology at the initial stage of the fisheries value chain (that is, in fishing and marketing), 16 per cent use it in tracking and certification of fisheries products, 19 per cent for marketing and promotion, 16 per cent to obtain market information and 6 per cent to conduct online transactions such as payments (see Figure 11).

68 %

13 %

19 %

Figure 9. Utilisation of Technology in the Fisheries Sector

Yes No N/A

42 %

11 % 15 %

6 %

26 %

Figure 10. Types of Technology Used in Fisheries Sector

Vessel monitoring device

Automatic identification system Electronic logbook

Drones

N/A

Figure 12. Digitisation component of the fisheries policy

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Priority for digitisation in the fisheries policy In relation to the prioritisation of digitisation in member countries’ fisheries policies, 37 per cent have a component regarding digitisation in the fisheries policy, 39 per cent have it to some extent but the policy needs revision to align it with digitisation, 16 per cent have no mention of digitisation in their fisheries policy and 8 per cent do not have national fisheries policies (see Figure 12).

Employment of women and youth in the fisheries sector Women and youth make up 0–20 per cent of employees in the fisheries sector in 32 per cent of the member countries, 20–40 per cent in 10 per cent of the countries, 40–60 per cent in 18 per cent of the countries and over 60 per cent in 11 per cent of the countries. Data are not available in 26 per cent of the countries to determine the level of employment of women and youth in the sector (see Figure 13).

43 %

16 %

16 %

19 % % 6

Figure 11. Application of Technology in the Fisheries Production Process

Initial stage of fishing and marketing

Tracking and certification of the fisheries product

Obtaining market information

Marketing and promotion

Online transactions

37 %

16 % 8 %

39 %

Figure 12. Digitisation Component of the Fisheries Policy

Yes

No

Do not have a national fisheries policy To some extent: however, policy needs revision

Analysis of Digital Fisheries \ 11

5.5 Digital technology used by MSMEs in the fisheries sector

Responses on the use of digital technology by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the fisheries sector in the Commonwealth show that 45 per cent use mobile phones, 23 per cent use social media such as Facebook and Twitter, 13 per cent use wireless internet technology, 5 per cent use online platforms and 3 per cent use other technologies not specified (see Figure 14).

5.6 Women- and youth-owned MSMEs using digital technology in the fisheries sector

In relation to MSMEs owned by women and youth in Commonwealth countries using digital technology in the fisheries sector, 53 per cent use technology to some extent, 13 per cent use it to a large extent and 34 per cent do not know about the technology (see Figure 15).

Figure 13. Employment of women and youth in the fisheries sector

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Digital technology used by MSMEs in the fisheries sector Responses on the use of digital technology by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the fisheries sector in the Commonwealth show that 45 per cent use mobile phones, 23 per cent use social media such as Facebook and Twitter, 13 per cent use wireless internet technology, 5 per cent use online platforms and 3 per cent use other technologies not specified (see Figure 14).

Figure 14. Digital Technology Used by MSMEs

Mobile phones Electronic logbooks Fixed broadband internet Wireless internet technology Online platforms

for marketing Social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter Block chain technology

Women- and youth-owned MSMEs using digital technology in the fisheries sector

45 %

6 % 5 % 13 %

5 %

23 % 0 % 3 %

% 32

% 10 18 %

% 11

% 26 % 3

Figure 13. Employment of Women and Youth in the Fisheries Sector

0-20

20-40

40-60

Above 60

Don’t know

Other

Figure 14. Digital technology used by MSMEs

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Digital technology used by MSMEs in the fisheries sector Responses on the use of digital technology by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the fisheries sector in the Commonwealth show that 45 per cent use mobile phones, 23 per cent use social media such as Facebook and Twitter, 13 per cent use wireless internet technology, 5 per cent use online platforms and 3 per cent use other technologies not specified (see Figure 14).

Figure 14. Digital Technology Used by MSMEs

Mobile phones Electronic logbooks Fixed broadband internet Wireless internet technology Online platforms

for marketing Social media e.g. Facebook, Twitter Block chain technology

Women- and youth-owned MSMEs using digital technology in the fisheries sector

45 %

6 % 5 % 13 %

5 %

23 % 0 % 3 %

% 32

% 10 18 %

% 11

% 26 % 3

Figure 13. Employment of Women and Youth in the Fisheries Sector

0-20

20-40

40-60

Above 60

Don’t know

Other


5.7 Commonwealth priority areas for the digital fisheries ecosystem

In selecting the priority areas for addressing the capacity constraints in the fisheries sector, 35 per cent of members identified the need for capacity building, including technology transfer, 20 per cent referred to sound regulatory policy, 12 per cent called for peer-to-peer learning, 5 per cent identified a conducive digital and data policy, 10 per cent mentioned digital literacy, 9 per cent suggested the need for public private partnerships and 8 per cent required quality infrastructure support. The other 1 per cent referred to other focus areas not explicitly identified (see Figure 16).

5.8 Main findings from the survey on digital fisheries

• Commonwealth economies are at different stages of development in the use of digital technology in the fisheries sector. Most use technology at various stages of production, with mobile phones being the most common technology used, similar to the agriculture sector.

• There is a clear need for member countries to develop an underlying infrastructure for the digital fisheries ecosystem to develop.

• The lack of availability of data is an issue. As such, data collation on Digital fisheries at the national level and across the Commonwealth is required.

Figure 16. Priority areas for the Commonwealth digital fisheries ecosystem

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Commonwealth priority areas for the digital fisheries ecosystem In selecting the priority areas for addressing the capacity constraints in the fisheries sector, 35 per cent of members identified the need for capacity building, including technology transfer, 20 per cent referred to sound regulatory policy, 12 per cent called for peer-to-peer learning, 5 per cent identified a conducive digital and data policy, 10 per cent mentioned digital literacy, 9 per cent suggested the need for public private partnerships and 8 per cent required quality infrastructure support. The other 1 per cent referred to other focus areas not explicitly identified (see figure 16).

13 %

53 %

34 %

Figure 15: Women- and Youth-Owned MSMEs Using Digital Technology


% 35

% 8 % 10 5 %

12 %

% 9

20 % % 1

Figure 16. Priority Areas for the Commonwealth Digital Fisheries Ecosystem

Capacity building including technology Quality of Infrastructure support Digital literacy Conducive digital and data policy Peer-to-peer learning Public private partnership ( PPP ) Sound regulatory policy Other

Figure 15: Women- and youth-owned MSMEs using digital technology

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Commonwealth priority areas for the digital fisheries ecosystem In selecting the priority areas for addressing the capacity constraints in the fisheries sector, 35 per cent of members identified the need for capacity building, including technology transfer, 20 per cent referred to sound regulatory policy, 12 per cent called for peer-to-peer learning, 5 per cent identified a conducive digital and data policy, 10 per cent mentioned digital literacy, 9 per cent suggested the need for public private partnerships and 8 per cent required quality infrastructure support. The other 1 per cent referred to other focus areas not explicitly identified (see figure 16).

13 %

53 %

34 %

Figure 15: Women- and Youth-Owned MSMEs Using Digital Technology


% 35

% 8 % 10 5 %

12 %

% 9

20 % % 1

Figure 16. Priority Areas for the Commonwealth Digital Fisheries Ecosystem

Capacity building including technology Quality of Infrastructure support Digital literacy Conducive digital and data policy Peer-to-peer learning Public private partnership ( PPP ) Sound regulatory policy Other

Analysis of Digital Fisheries \ 13

• While some Commonwealth members have a digital element embedded in their fisheries policy, most do not. The Commonwealth can assist these countries in the formulation and implementation of a digital fisheries policy.

• Some MSMEs use technology in the fisheries sector, but further access to technology is required to boost MSME development, in particular for women and youth.

• Most women and youth in the fisheries sector across the Commonwealth have some to no access to technology use. It is therefore imperative to increase this access and use, which will also contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• As regards priority areas to enhance digital fisheries ecosystems, capacity building including technology transfer, quality infrastructure support, digital literacy, sound regulatory policy, peer-to-peer learning and public private partnerships are identified areas of need for the Commonwealth member countries.

5.9 Recommendation

It is recommended that in-country needs assessments on digital fisheries ecosystems be conducted for Commonwealth members, with the findings forming the basis for an individual country’s domestic reform priorities in the sector.

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