The Development of Women Fishery Entrepreneurship Group in the Japanese Marine Products Distribution Sector
Abstract
The paper focuses on the development of women fisheries entrepreneurship groups in the marine products distribution sector in Japan. In particular, we will discuss the women’s groups in fishery cooperative associations (FCAs) who live in fishing communities and conduct economic activities using local resources centred on fishery products. The case study of the Sanmi Sea Mothers will also be examined following its historical evolution up to its current operational and economic performance.
Submitted: Sept. 8, 2017 | Accepted: Jan. 19, 2018 | Published March 26, 2018 | Language: en
Keywords Low value fish • Small activity • Women fishery entrepreneurship group • Fishing community • ‘Unsellable’ fish • Utilising local fish • Processing and selling
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