List of Expertise
Small-scale Fisheries

Ms. Thanyalak Suasi
Fisheries Management Section Head (FMSH)
She is a fisheries socioeconomics specialist with experience in small-scale fisheries, Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM), and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM). Her work focuses on socioeconomic analysis, fisheries co-management, and livelihood improvement. She also conducts economic studies, particularly cost and return analyses, to support sustainable fisheries management.
Areas of Expertise:
– Small-scale Fisheries (SSF)
– Fisheries Socioeconomic Analysis
– Community-Based Fisheries Management (CBFM)/ Fisheries Co-Management
– Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)
– Livelihood Enhancement in Fishing Communities
– Cost and Return Analysis in Fisheries
Email: thanyalak@seafdec.org

Ms. Rattana Tiaye
Fisheries Management Scientist (FMS)
She has experience in fisheries management, with a strong focus on small-scale fisheries co-management and the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM), promoting sustainable resource use, participatory governance, and improved livelihoods in fishing communities.
Areas of Expertise:
– Small-scale Fisheries Co-Management (SSF) and Community-Based Management
– Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)
– Socioeconomic Analysis
Email: rattana@seafdec.org


