Kurien, John. Special issues and requirements in the management of small-scale fisheries in developing countries. For use as an Annexe to the guidelines for Responsible Fisheries Management. Prepared by the Food and Agricultural Organization, Rome, August 1996.

There is now increasingly widespread concern in developing countries about making small-scale fisheries ecologically sustainable, economically viable, culturally vibrant and managed with greater and more meaningful input by genuine small-scale fish harvesters to ensure the long-term sustainability of coastal communities. This document examines and suggests some broad guidelines for those who wish to get started on thinking about the management of such small-scale fisheries. It needs to be read in consonance with the guidelines for fisheries management of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.