Abstract

In this contribution, small-scale fishers are the focal point for contemplating solutions to the vexing confluence of competing interests between stakeholders at the micro- and macro- levels of the marine resource. Building on the notion of the vertical value chain, the paper highlights a compelling need for a tiered multi-dimensional strategy capable of producing operational, informational and organizational value to small-scale fisheries livelihoods through the use of development-focused ICTs. The paper proposes a model and supporting framework for the operationalization, integration, adoption, and management of information and communica-tion technology (ICT) interventions aimed at bridging and enhancing meaningful exchanges between these users and other stakeholders to achieve shared aims of the marine resource.

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