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Characteristics and performance of fisheries co-management in Asia

Synthesis of knowledge and case studies: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines and Sri Lanka










Cohen, P.J., Roscher, M., Wathsala Fernando, A., Freed, S., Garces, L., Jayakody, S., Khan, F., Mam, K., Nahiduzzaman, M., Ramirez, P., Ullah, M.H., van Brakel, M., Patrick Smallhorn-West, P. and DeYoung, C. 2021.Characteristics and performance of fisheries co-management in Asia - Synthesis of knowledge and case studies: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines and Sri Lanka.Bangkok. FAO.




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