The 'CITEpesquero' in Callao has trained and guided artisanal fishermen in different areas.
Produce
The Ministry of Production in Peru has encouraged the country's artisanal fishermen to unite and formalize their associations in order to improve their fishing practices, access new markets, and ensure a decent livelihood for their families.
This initiative has been launched through the Technological Institute of Production (ITP) and the 'CITEpesquero acuícola agroindustrial Callao'. CITE centers support innovation, research, and technological development in the fishing industry.
Since 2020, after years of working independently, fishermen from the districts of Chancay, Aucallama, Ancón, Ventanilla, and Santa Rosa have now formed a small group that aims to improve their commercial relationships.
"We didn’t know that we could register our associations with public registries, and thanks to the support we've received, today we are formal," said Mercedes Pilar Yobera Espinoza, vice president of the Fishermen's Federation of these areas.
Training and Guidance
The 'CITEpesquero' in Callao has trained and guided artisanal fishermen in areas ranging from product handling and preservation to the design of value-added products. Therefore, communities can keep the fish in better conditions and offer a higher-quality product to consumers, leading to greater income.
"Fishermen are learning best practices that open doors to new markets. These trainings are free of charge and allow them to obtain certifications, which is key to their formalization and competitiveness," indicated Antonieta Peña, specialist in the Artisanal Fishing Budget Program of the ITP CITE network.
In the first quarter of 2025, Produce, through the National Fisheries Development Fund (FONDEPES), has granted over $1 million in supervised credits to aquaculturists and artisanal fishing agents.
