Research Report for the Sustainability & Management of Inland Water Bodies in Sri Lanka

The report prepared for the purpose of the management and sustainability of the inland fishers with the research conducted at 14 sites in 7 districts among the coastal and inland fishing communities was launched at the SLAAS auditorium on 22nd June in connection with the Small Scale Fisheries Convention organized by National Fisheries Solidarity Movement[NAFSO].

Mr.Nalaka Rozairo, the coordinator of Policy Studies of NAFSO presented to research findings at the convention which are alarming for actions and need highest and immediate attention of policy makers as he shared.
The most importantly,
> analysis of the technology,
> management practices,
> institutional structures,
> leadership of the communities,
> environmental aspects,
were covered at the research which are very important on policy making process of the authorities on management practices in inland water bodies.
This report would be circulated among fishing communities, fisheries officials, National Aquaculture Development Authority[NAQDA] and officials at MOF in the Central Government as well as Provincial COuncils in the country for their attention, study and action.

Herman Kumara
26.06.10