The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Training Department (SEAFDEC/TD), in collaboration with the Satun Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center, Department of Fisheries (DOF), Thailand, conducted a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)-Integrated Assessment in Rawai Community, Satun Province, from 8 to 13 November 2026. Supported by the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Phase II (BOBLME II) Project, the activity aimed to strengthen GESI integration into the community’s existing Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) plan by using the BOBLME II GESI Integration Toolkit.
The six-day assessment in Rawai Nuea community involved participatory exercises, focus group discussions, and interviews with women, men, and different social groups engaged in fisheries and community livelihoods. The assessment examined gender roles, responsibilities, access to fisheries resources, livelihood opportunities, participation, and decision-making in household and fisheries management. The assessment shows the differences in opportunities, benefits, and participation among community members, as well as barriers and challenges affecting their involvement in fisheries management and community development. The findings will support the development of practical GESI-responsive recommendations and indicators to promote inclusive participation, equitable access to resources and benefits, and more sustainable fisheries resources management.
