全球智库信息集成服务系统

Bangladesh has seen a recovery in stocks of its national fish, the once-plentiful hilsa, since the government introduced measures to protect it in 2003. The most important of these is a seasonal fishing ban during key stages of fish development, with food compensation for affected fisher families. While the conservation measures affect first and foremost the fishers who catch hilsa, there are implications on actors across the whole value chain – such as intermediaries, traders and service providers. What are the impacts on each link in the chain – who gains and who loses? This paper aims to unpack systemic constraints along the hilsa supply chain and to inform policymakers on how the ‘leave no one behind’ agenda may be achieved.