Developing mechanisms to support the planning and execution of administrative tasks and the branding and online visibility of the Regional Coordination Groups (RCGs), with the aim to establish a long-term supportive structure (SECWEB)
Context
The Regional Coordination Groups are the main hub for regional coordination and cooperation within the different regions contributing to the fisheries Data Collection Framework. They also make efforts to coordinate their actions with third countries having sovereignty or jurisdiction over waters in the same marine region.
In accordance with the Reg (EC) 2017/1004, RCGs should aim at developing and implementing procedures, methods, quality assurance and quality control for collecting and processing data with a view to enabling reliability of scientific advice to be further improved.
In accordance with the Reg (EC) 2017/1004, RCGs should aim at developing and implementing procedures, methods, quality assurance and quality control for collecting and processing data with a view to enabling reliability of scientific advice to be further improved.
Overview
SECWEB 2.0 will develop and implement a set of innovative tools and services to enhance the RCGs’ capacity to harmonise the collection, management, and share of fisheries data through improved knowledge management and communication approaches, enabled through RCGs Secretariat as the RCGs support structure.
All the members of the RCGs and those involved in the DCF community will be consulted and engagement will be encouraged for the co-design and co-creation of the project results.
Specific objectives
- Address the evolving needs and requests of the RCGs network by expanding the functions and services delivered through the web.
- Enhance the effectiveness of the RCGs Stakeholders Database.
- Develop a new web-based tool enabling regular interactions processes.
Workplan Structure
As a case study, a secretariat will be set up within this project with the aim to learn from a real case how a permanent administrative support structure can contribute to facilitate the work of the RCGs and to make it more visible for all the stakeholders.
To improve the overall outreach and to reach a wider audience for past and future RCG work and their outcomes, by having a long term website dedicated to the RCGs.
To have a business plan for the longterm strategy and a short-term operational plan for the RCG’s support structure (for 3 years beyond the SECWEB).
To promote visibility and engagement towards the RCGs and ISSGs participants and all the other stakeholders through the implementation of a coordinated Dissemination and Communication Plan.
Contribution to EMFAF
- CR13 - Cooperation activities between stakeholders
- CR22 - Usage of data and info platforms
Expected results
- Virtual space for information exchange and interaction for the RCGs and their community
- Improved system to register and follow-up decisions and recommendations for all RCGs
- One stop-shop for relevant documents through an e-library for the RCGs
- Co-created tailored tools and solutions to facilitate interactions and intersessional work
- Facilitation of the network management and hand over guidance for chairs and newcomers
- Targeted communications systematized through an enhanced RCGs stakeholders’ database
- Improved visibility to the intersessional work carried out throughout all the groups
Partners
Eigen Vermogen van het Instituut voor Landbouw- en visserijonderzoek (BELGIUM)
Centro Tecnológico del Mar, Fundación CETMAR (SPAIN)
Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BULGARIA)
Funding & Duration
Budget: 345.945€. Max. EMFAF grant: 276.756€
CINEA CALL EMFAF-2023-PIA-FISHERIESSCIENTIFICADVICE