Introduction to the Department of Fisheries Post-Harvest Technologies and Quality Control (DFPTQ)

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1 Introduction to the Department of Fisheries Post-Harvest Technologies and Quality Control () SMILING - Kick-off and Steering Committee Meetings Montpellier, France March 6-9, 2012

2 Background o o o Post-Harvest Fisheries is considered as critical sub-sector to play very significant role in contributing to national food and nutrition security, livelihood of the people, and national economic. Post-Harvest Fisheries was highlighted in the National Fisheries Policy. In 2005, Quality and Processing Division under was established by a proclamation no. 501 pro.kor. kor.sor.kor approved by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. o In 2007, Institute of Fisheries Post-Harvest Technologies was established by a proclamation No. 386 pro.kor. kor.sor.kor approved by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. o In November 2008, Department of Fisheries Post-Harvest Technologies and Quality Control was established by sub-degree No. 188 Or.Nor.Kro. Bor.Kor approved by Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

3 Organizational Structure of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

4 Organizational Structure of (Cont.) 1-Director 3-Deputy Director Admin, Training and Extension 1-Chief 2-Vice chief Food and Nutrition Security 1-Chief 2-Vice chief Processing Technology Development 1-Chief 2-Vice chief Quality and Safety Control /Inspection 1- Chief 2- Vice chief Human resource: Full time: 2 PhD, 11 MSc, 6 BSc Part time: 5 MSc, 5 BSc Contract: 2 MSc Volunteer: 1 MSc

5 s Vision Being the National Competent Authority and centre of excellence on the contribution of post harvest fisheries to national development objectives s Mission To provide the legislative infrastructure and quality assurance system; and to conduct scientific research and extension providing information, instruction and training needed to improve the performance of post harvest fisheries in contributing to the achievement of national development objectives, especially those related to poverty reduction, enhancing food and nutrition security and sustainable development and equitable use of the fisheries resource base

6 s Mandate Quality and safety control and inspection of fisheries products: To solve all issues and prepare legal documents related to hygiene, quality and safety of fish and fishery products, and the status of aquatic animals health; To control, inspect and quarantine fish and fishery products; To analyze, evaluate and certify quality and safety of fish and fishery product for exporting and importing. Researches: To research/study on the relationship and chain of fish and fishery product; To research and develop quality and safety standards of fish and fishery products; To research/study on the role of post-harvest fisheries in food and nutrition security to support to national policy and development; To research/study on the socio-economic and marketing implication at production and processing businesses; To research/study on technique of packaging, maintenance and selflife of fish and fishery products. Trainings and extension: To provide trainings on post-harvest fisheries and other related fields; To provide database and information on fish processing technologies, marketing, food and nutrition security Other tasks assigned by the leaders:

7 Strategic Planning Framework for Fisheries: The development approach of the Royal Government for the fisheries sector is based around three fundamental pillars: 1 Fishery inland and marine 2 Aquaculture inland and marine 3 Post harvest and trade

8 Major Researches and Collaboration (Cont.) Year Projects Fund source Collaborators ROFFONS-The role of fish in food and nutrition security in developing countries: focus on combating micronutrient deficiencies Various projects under DANIDA supported programme for quality infrastructure improvement of postharvest fisheries WINFOOD- Alleviating childhood malnutrition by improved utilisation of traditional foods RFLP- Regional fisheries livelihoods programme for South and Southeast Asia Biotoxin Monitoring programme for Fisheries DANIDA DANIDA DANIDA SPAIN Gort. Under FAO coordination Japanese Trust Fund KVL (Denmark) BAU(Bangladesh) UPLB (Philippine) IFM (Denmark) Local partner institutions Dept. under UCPH (Denmark) UNITID (Kenya) IAEA (United Nations), IRD (Vietnam) WFP (United Nations) Local collaborators include RACHA, NNP, Provincial Health Department Deprt of fisheries in Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam ASEAN members of SEAFDEC

9 Major Researches and Collaboration (Cont.) Year Project s Fund source Collaborators Fisheries Project-Better Quality and Safety of Fish and Fishery Products for Improving Fish Trade Development in Cambodia SMILING- Sustainable Micronutrient Interventions to control deficiencies and Improved Nutritional status and General health in Asia Integration of small-scale aquaculture with Homestead Food Production for improved household food security and nutrition in rural Cambodia Trade SWAp - EU/DANIDA/ UNIDO EU IDRC/CIDA UNIDO MoC Local authorities IRD (France), NMCHC (Cambodia), UCPH (Denmark), SEAMEO (Indonesia), NIOPH (Laos), MU (Thailand), VU &WU (The Netherlands ), ULSHTM, (UK), NIN (Vietnam) HKL UBC (Canada) World Fish

10 DFPT Q Dr. Chamnan Why fish are so important food for Cambodians? Abundance of the resource: Cambodia is one amongst the largest inland fish producers in the world. Annual estimated production varies between 300, ,000 tons which composed of over 500 inland and 476 marine species. Cambodians perception: Fish means after rice as it is typical for their daily diets. Highly consumed preference: More than 80% of the poor, rural household eat fish everyday. Fish and OAAs consumption in the poor household was 192kg raw whole fish/hh/y (2009), and 52.4kg/capita/y (, 2007). Nutrient-rich food source: Rich source of protein, fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals such as VA, Ca, Fe, Zn, and Iodine. 81% animals protein from fish. Importance of small fish species: Fish is often the poor man s animal food. Small fish make up about 80% of all fish are eaten daily. Small fish are low values in the markets. Small fish intake provided about 40% of the vitamin A, and 32% of the Ca recommendations of an average household in fishing season, were recorded in Daily diets of Cambodians Small fish species

11 On behalf of and myself, I would like to express my sincere thanks to SMILING for providing us the opportunity to collaborate with your institutions and we look forward to working together. Our common goal is to eliminate Hidden Hunger from our globe!

12 DFPT Q THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Dr. Chamnan