Questions/Answers
Question 1
Veuillez décrire brièvement l’initiative, le problème ou défi qu’elle cherche à résoudre, et spécifiez ses objectifs. (300 mots maximum)
Issues and Challenges it aims:
Hilsa (Tenualosa Ilisha) is an invaluable resource of Bangladesh and also the national fish of the country. Hilsa has recently been recognized as the second geographical indicator product in Bangladesh. The various initiatives of the present government in the protection of the Hilsa have already been praised by all. Particularly during the 22 days every year, the brood Hilsa Conservation Campaign, the joint campaign to eradicate illegal nets, the Jatka (hilsa juvenile) conservation operation from November 1 to June 30, has made outstanding contributions to the protection of the hilsa resources. In the meantime, some disobedient people are causing widespread damage to the hilsa resources and damaging the image of the government using illegal nets and breaking rules during brood hilsa conservation.
In most of the fisheries, there is a shortage of manpower to protect the hilsa resources. Because of this, in many cases various operations against illegal nets and law breakers are foiled. As a result, lawbreakers in different places have to be fined. In most cases, the successful operation is hampered due to availability of mobile phones and easy information leakage. Considering everything, an innovative method has been adopted to take immediate action if anyone breaks the law at any time anywhere in the river.
Innitiatives:
For hilsa conservation the following steps have been taken which is called Betagi Model.
Identify the risky points of the river.
Local voluntary team formation consists of 3-5 members for continuous observation aginst brood hilsa fishing.
Incentives for the volunteers.
Evaluation of the operation and preparation for the next.
Record keeping
Objectives:
Hilsa conservation in an innovative way.
Encouraging local voluntary people.
Increase Hilsa production.
Build good relation to much people and govt. official.
Question 2
Veuillez expliquer en quoi l’initiative est corrélée à la catégorie sélectionnée. (100 mots maximum)
Few years back hilsa fish was not very available in our country. The production was declining due to over exploitation and some mismanagement. But nowadays we get hilsa round the year and the production increased several times due to some steps taken by the government of Bangladesh.
Now the challenge is to make hilsa production sustainable. And the Betagi Model involving local voluntary people in conservation of hilsa is a very innovative and sustainable strategy for hilsa conservation.
This mechanism is not unique for only hilsa conservation, rather it can be applied for other natural resource conservation.
Question 3
a. Veuillez spécifier quels sont les ODD et les cibles que l’initiative soutient, et décrivez concrètement comment l’initiative a contribué à leur mise en œuvre. (200 mots maximum)
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources
Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end over fishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships
Involving local voluntary people for hilsa conservation will ensure responsible production and consumption as well as ensure efficient use of natural resources.
The Betagi Model will combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and make sure the sustainable development for marine resources.
This initiative will build a good public-private and civil society partnerships.
b. Veuillez décrire ce qui rend l’initiative durable en terme social et environnemental. (100 mots maximum)
Betagi Model is actually a social approach for the conservation of hilsa because local voluntary people are directly involved to this effort. And following this model different model can be developed for several aspects for the conservation of natural resources. This is clearly sustainable and economic effort. Our resource, our responsibility is the main theme of this model and this theme is appropriate for environmental sustainability.
Question 4
a. Veuillez expliquer comment l’initiative répond à un déficit important en termes de gouvernance, d’administration publique ou de service public dans le contexte d’un pays ou d’une région donnés. (200 mots maximum)
This is a new approach in conservation of natural resources. Though the model is applied in hilsa conservation, this is applicable for all sphere of life and for all countries.
b. Veuillez expliquer comment votre initiative aborde l’inégalité des genres dans le contexte du pays en question. (100 mots maximum)
Men and women both can play important role in this approach. For example, for vigilance activities men can play role at night whereas women can do this at daylight.
c. Veuillez décrire le(s) groupe(s) ciblé(s), et expliquez comment l’initiative a amélioré leur situation. (200 mots maximum)
Actually, the model is to ensure sustainable hilsa production. For that, no specific the target group there is. On the other hand, this model is implemented by the local voluntary people. So, this can be said that, the people who are concerned and dedicated for the nation are the target group here.
Question 5
a. Veuillez décrire comment l’initiative a été mise en œuvre en incluant les développements et les étapes clés, les activités de suivi et d’évaluation, ainsi que la chronologie. (300 mots)
Betagi Model: A new approach in hilsa conservation
Identification of risky and important sites
Volunteer Selection by Area: A total of 5 voluntary team selected
Formation of an area-based voluntary team with 3-5 members in each group.
Funding from local government.
Workshop on Volunteers aimed raising the importance and awareness of the protection of hilsa resources.
Distribution of essential tools among volunteers to facilitate the operation.
Immediate actions against breaking the law
Evaluation and Review workshops
Incentive distribution
Record keeping
b. Veuillez expliquer clairement les obstacles rencontrés et comment ils ont été surpassés. (100 mots)
Very few of the volunteers derailed, later they were removed from group and replaced with substitutes.
Question 6
a. Veuillez expliquer en quoi l’initiative est innovatrice dans le contexte de votre pays ou région. (100 mots maximum)
For hilsa conservation several strategies have been taken from government. But this is a new approach in conservation and this is very effective indeed.
b. Veuillez décrire, si cela est pertinent, comment l’initiative s’est inspirée d’une autre initiative fructueuse dans d’autres régions, pays ou localités (100 mots maximum)
This model is easily applicable in every country. For different countries this may be for different kind of resources. This is just inspiring the local voluntary people for the conservation of their own resources.
Question 7
a. A votre connaissance, l’initiative a-t-elle été transposée et/ou adaptée à d’autres contextes (par ex. d’autres villes, pays ou régions) ? Si oui, veuillez expliquer où et comment. (200 mots maximum).
Not yet in written. But this is already transferred to the adjacent areas. for example, Barguna Sadar, Barguna, Barisal, Bangladesh.
b. Si l’initiative n’a pas été transposée/adaptée à d’autres contextes, veuillez décrire le potentiel de sa transférabilité.
This model is praised by everyone and has great potential.
Question 8
a. Quelles ressources (financières, humaines ou autres) ont-elles été utilisées pour mettre en œuvre l’initiative ? (100 mots maximum)
Some voluntary people and little fund for their incentives.
b. Veuillez expliquer ce qui rend l’initiative durable dans le temps, en termes financiers et institutionnels. (100 mots maximum)
Awareness building and involving local dedicated voluntary people.
Question 9
a. L’initiative a-t-elle fait l’objet d’une évaluation formelle interne ou externe ?
Oui
b. Veuillez décrire comment elle a été évaluée et par qui. (100 mots maximum)
The initiative was evaluated internally by Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh.
c. Veuillez décrire les indicateurs et les outils utilisés. (100 mots maximum)
Effectiveness of the model in hilsa conservation.
d. Quels étaient les conclusions principales de l’évaluation (par exemple l’adéquation des ressources mobilisées pour l’initiative, la qualité de la mise en œuvre et des défis auxquels vous avez été confrontés, les résultats principaux, la durabilité de l’initiative, les impacts) et comment cette information est utilisée pour mettre en place l’initiative. (200 mots)
This is a unique approach in hilsa conservation. This model is very effective and has great impact on the hilsa production.
Question 10
Veuillez décrire comment l’initiative s’inscrit dans le paysage institutionnel adéquat (par exemple, comment elle se situe par rapport aux agences gouvernementales pertinentes, et comment les relations institutionnelles avec ces dernières ont été menées). (200 mots maximum)
This model is appropriate for the conservation of hilsa as well as other natural resources in Bangladesh. This can be applied in different levels of the government.
Question 11
L’agenda 2030 pour le développement durable met l’accent sur la collaboration, l’engagement, les partenariats et l’inclusion. Veuillez décrire quels acteurs ont été engagés dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l’évaluation de l’initiative et comment cet engagement a eu lieu. (200 mots maximum)
The local Government bodies, Govt. official were engaged in every steps. They evaluated the initiative.
Question 12
Veuillez décrire les leçons clés apportées par cette expérience, et comment votre organisation prévoit d’améliorer l’initiative. (200 mots maximum).
Our resource, our responsibility.
Local voluntary people's involvement is must for proper conservation of local resources.
Plan Do See cycle everywhere.
Keep record and plan for future.