Improved Protected Area Management and Sustainable Coastal Fisheries (AGIRAP & PCD)

Programme 1: AGIRAP

Dorsch Impact supports the 5 principal axes of the Strategic Development Plan of MNP: 

• Axis 1: Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Conservation
• Axis 2: Co-management, Development, and Safeguard
• Axis 3: Financial Sustainability and Partnerships
• Axis 4: Governance and Management
• Axis 5: Reputation and Accountability

Programme 2: Sustainable Coastal Fisheries (PCD)

• Offering co-management services for Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) and supporting legislative development for LMMA co-management.
• Promoting sustainable mariculture and aquaculture and strengthening partnerships for sustainable fishing and ecotourism; Promoting alternative income-generating activities to reduce reliance on coastal fishing and supporting sustainable coastal fishing and improving market access for marine products.
• Facilitating knowledge exchange and networking among LMMA managers.
• Builds on PCD I (2018–2024) and PCD II (2022–2025): From establishing and strengthening LMMA governance and fisheries productivity (PCD I), to adding a focused mangrove conservation and sustainable-use component (PCD II). PCD III (2025–2029 planned) shifts emphasis to locally owned value chains and equitable revenue generation, consolidating gains from earlier phases.

Support Services for Administrative and Financial Management (Programme 1 and 2)

• Assisting with fund replenishment mechanisms and conducting audits.
• Supporting comprehensive budget management for MNP and partner NGOs.
• Providing advisory services to structure administrative and financial monitoring, working closely with the management control team and internal auditors to strengthen internal controls.
• Reviewing procurement policies and enhancing team competencies while supporting the development of efficient procurement processes and guidelines. 

Impact:

• Strengthened local marine governance: 127 LMMAs established and supported; more than 3.000 people trained in marine/coastal resource management; 100% of LMMAs with operational monitoring and DINA* management.
• Professionalised small-scale fisheries: 7.657 fishers issued professional cards; 1.889 pirogues registered.
• Higher productivity and incomes: Catch per unit effort up 59.8% (8.27 to 13.82 kg/day/person); 5.981 people trained in income-generating activities; 8.844 households benefiting; +60% income from direct marine product sales; +36% annual household income from non-fishing activities.
• Scaled reach and ecosystems: PCD I–II engaged 305 villages, 61.645 households and 308.225 people, with 49.487 ha of mangroves under focus; PCD III plans to reach ~0.5 million beneficiaries and expand locally owned value chains for equitable revenue sharing.
• Embedded gender equity by design: Gender considerations are integrated in programme safeguards (SGES/CGES), local engagement plans (PEPC) and contracts, reflecting women’s leading roles in marine value chains (processing, packaging, storage, and financial management) to ensure equitable participation and benefit sharing across 24 core programme and project documents.