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HomeStudy on an interim evaluation of the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) for the sustainable development of EU aquaculture
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As the competency for the management of aquaculture lies largely with the Member States, the Commission has adopted an ‘Open Method of Coordination’ (OMC) approach to facilitate the work of EU Member States in developing sustainable and competitive aquaculture across the EU. Its focus has been mainly upon simplifying administrative procedures, including aquaculture in spatial planning, improving the competitiveness of EU aquaculture production and promoting a level playing field for EU operators. This interim evaluation examines the period 2013 to 2017, covering all OMC tools (Strategic Guidelines (2013), guidance on EU legislation, multi-annual national plans, exchange of good practices) and covering all Member States except Luxembourg. The evaluation has determined that the OMC approach has been broadly effective in identifying commons needs, setting and addressing the priorities of the 2013 Strategic Guidelines, particularly by focusing national actions through the creation of formal multi-annual national plans and through regular, demand-driven exchange of views and best practises. It is a relatively low cost, light touch approach that is valued for its flexible, non-prescriptive and demand-driven nature that helps ensure its continued relevance. This said, it is six years since the 2013 ‘Strategic Guidelines for the sustainable development of EU aquaculture’ were adopted. The OMC design needs revisiting to ensure that it still addresses the main priorities of the EU aquaculture sector as we move towards the next EMFF funding period over 2021 – 2027. Whilst many of the current priorities, such as simplifying administrative procedures and ensuring the competitiveness of EU aquaculture still remain important, there are emerging areas such as integrating aquaculture into the blue economy and the development of non-food aquaculture that may need greater support through the OMC in the future.
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- Corporate author(s): AND international , Coffey , Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (European Commission) , POSEIDON
- Themes: Fisheries policy
- Subject: administrative formalities , aquaculture , competitiveness , EU Member State , European Maritime and Fisheries Fund , open method of coordination , report , sustainable development , sustainable fisheries
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-76-08273-6 | DOI 10.2771/50424 | Catalogue number KL-03-19-436-EN-N |
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-76-08274-3 | DOI 10.2771/507123 | Catalogue number KL-03-19-436-EN-C |
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