AFRM definition
Examples of AFRM in a sentence
The project will utilize the revised AFRM architecture as the framework for consultation especially in the formulation of regional and continental initiatives.
The AFRM is an integral part of the PFRS that was endorsed by the Africa Heads of States and Governments in 2014.
One of the main constituent organs of the AFRM is think tank executive committee which provides space for stakeholder’s consultations on pertinent issues in the sector and comprise of all AU MS, RECs, RFBS, NGOs, CSOs, women and youth groups etc.
Similarly, within the framework of the AFRM, the establishment of APRIFAAS has made impact in enhancing coordination between regional fisheries institutions by way of information sharing and mutual participation in activities by the regional institutions.
The approach would leverage on the progress made in reforming the AFRM noting particularly the changes in the AU policy organs with specific regards to STCs, enhanced roles of stakeholders in policy formulation and strengthening the secretariat for sectoral committee on fisheries and aquaculture which has been recommended for establishment by the STC-ARDWE.
The AFRM provides input into the AU Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment.
The STC-ARDWE in October 2019 endorsed revised structure of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM).
The AFRM was developed through consultative process as an African Union platform that was concurrently endorsed with the PFRS by the 2014 Summit of Heads of States and Government in Equatorial Guinea.The African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM) constitutes an integral component of the PFRS.
The STC further recommended to put mechanism in place for operationalization of the new AFRM.A stakeholders’ consultation would be organised to revise the terms of reference of the AFRM, and its associated organs (the working groups, the think tank executive committee, the advisory council).
AU-IBAR provide overall leadership of the sector, steering it in a common direction within the framework of the PFRS and the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM).