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Creator:: Knútsson, Ögmundur, Klemensson, Ólafur, and Gestsson, Helgi
Abstract:: The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they are able to function side by side and at the same time secure a relatively high value added for...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: , olafur.klemensson@sedlabanki.is Helgi Gestsson, University of Akureyri, helgig@unak.is ABSTRACT The two main

Creator:: Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur, and Thordarson, Gunnar
Abstract:: The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development lies there with yellowfin tuna as the most important specie. In this research the efficiency and productivity of...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: - Iifet_2010_319_THE_VALUE_CHAIN_OF_YELLOWFIN_TUNA_IN_SRI_LANKA IIFET 2010 Montpellier Proceedings 1 THE VALUE CHAIN OF YELLOWFIN TUNA IN SRI LANKA Helgi

Creator:: Knútsson, Ögmundur, Klemensson, Ólafur, and Gestsson, Helgi
Abstract:: This pilot study maps the structural changes in the Icelandic fisheries sector from 1990 to present, from the general to the specific. The background is the radical and substantial changes in the structure of harvesting, production and processing; in the export activities and marketing in Icelandic fisheries. The main characteristics...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: , olafur.klemensson@sedlabanki.is Helgi Gestsson, University of Akureyri, helgig@unak.is ABSTRACT This pilot

Creator:: Kariyawasam, Lalith Amaralal, Gestsson, Helgi, and Knútsson, Ögmundur
Abstract:: The deep sea fisheries in Sri Lanka have been in existence since the late 1980s. After 2000 a significant growth has been experienced in the industry. This has mostly been due to the rapid increase of new vessels with modern technology and the development of export market opportunities. The Sri...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: , National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency in Sri Lanka, lalith@nara.ac.lk Helgi

Creator:: Ssebisubi, Maurice, Ögmundur, Knútsson, and Helgi, Gestsson
Abstract:: Catfish farming has increased over the past decade in Uganda. In order for this emerging industry to be sustainable, systematic production and marketing are essential. This paper discusses the existing catfish farming industry in Uganda and its value chains. Analysis is done to answer questions on the industry structure, value...
Resource Type:: Research Paper and Presentation

Creator:: Knútsson, Ögmundur, Gestsson, Helgi, Klemensson, Olafur, Thordarson, Gunnar, and Amaralal, Lalith
Abstract:: Research of value chains in fish industries indicates that there is great difference in value creation of the domestic part of the value chain between countries with underdeveloped fish industries and developed fish industries. This comparison is founded on the authors´ research on the value chains of Icelandic cod and...
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: Knútsson, University of Akureyri (Iceland) Helgi Gestsson, University of Akureyri (Iceland) Olafur

Creator:: Knutsson, Ogmundur, Kristofersson, Dadi Mar, Klemensson, Olafur, and Gestsson, Helgi
Abstract:: The fish auction markets have proven important in the development of the Icelandic fish industry from the time of their establishment in Iceland in 1987, evening out short run catch variations, allowing for specialization and contributing to increased value creation in the value chain for fish and fish products. This...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Creator:: Rathnayake, Uthpala
Abstract:: "Infrastructure facilities of landing sites, which are the core of the fishing industry in Sri Lanka, were severely damaged by the tsunami in December 2004. Currently these facilities are being rebuilt in association with various non-governmental organisations. At present there are large numbers of small anchorages which require development of...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: . TUMI TOMASSON JON INGI BENEDIKTSSON HELGI GESTSSON University of Akureyri Overview of Fisheries

Creator:: International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade
Abstract:: IIFET 2008 Vietnam Conference Participants List. Participants are listed alphabetically. Additional authors may appear on individual papers.
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: Helgi Gestsson University of Akureyri UNAK Borgir v. Nordurslod Akureyri 600 Iceland tel

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