Project for Construction of Fish Market Center at Majuro Atoll

OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT

In the Marshall Islands, population concentration in the capital, Majuro, and the economic gap with the outer islands were serious issues. Transporting fish from the outer islands to the capital for sale was important both for outer island fishers' incomes and for the capital's food supply. However, there were only two aging vessels capable of ocean voyages, and sales facilities were inadequate, so the supply of fresh fish to the capital was limited. This project constructed a landing wharf and a fish market and provided fish collection and transport vessels, aiming to expand income opportunities for outer island fishers and to ensure a stable supply of fresh fish to the capital. It also provided training in fresh fish handling.