European Fund for Fisheries
It replaces the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) grants. It is intended to promote a fisheries sector that is sustainable and profitable, and which supports strong local communities. This will be managed effectively as an integral part of coherent policies for the marine environment.
The United Kingdom (UK) has about £97m of EU funding for the period covered by the programme. Details of the apportionment of this amount between Convergence and non-Convergence areas are set out in the UK Operational Plan.
The EFF targets five priority areas (axes):
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Adaptation of the Community fishing fleet;
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Aquaculture, inland fishing, processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products;
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Measures of collective benefit;
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Sustainable development of fisheries areas; and
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Technical assistance to facilitate the delivery of assistance.
The Wales Fisheries Strategy which outlines our high level objectives for the fisheries industry, has been finalised and formally submitted to the Commission. A copy can be found on the Welsh Assembly website (click on the link on the right of the screen)