Problem Analyses for Planning Fisheries Extension Programs: Tools and Methods

Abstract

     The objectives of this study were to: 1) identity the basic characteristics of participants, 2) present tools and methods of problem analyses discussed by participants, 3) indicate the perception of participants on the usefulness and the implementation of tools and methods of problem analyses, and 4) explain why participants decided to implement tools and methods of problem analyses. Population was twenty-six trainees participating in the International Training Course in Coastal Fisheries Management and Extension Methodology organized by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) during August 22 to September 21, 2006. Findings were as follows: 1) Most participants were fisheries officers who directly involved with the program planning. They had an average of 7.44 years' working experiences. 2) Tools and methods presented by participants illustrated methods of problem analyses upon the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) survey. Decline of fishery resources was a key problem discussed and analyzed by participants. 3) Participants expressed the positive perception on the usefulness and the implementation of the KAP survey, 4) They gave an explanation on implementing KAP survey because of its importance, conflict resolution, and benefits of fishermen livelihood.