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11-19-2008, 11:17 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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price fixing
fact is, they make more money out of you, by selling to you locally over here in eurolandia we get wallet raped every time we enter a board store. i recommend eBay; find what you like and then ask if they ship it. if not, then find someone in the country of retail who you trust to forward the stuff on to you, once you have had it delivered to them. job done.
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11-19-2008, 11:30 AM | #3 (permalink) | |
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The REAL reason is to protect your local dealers. Lets use Canada and the US as an example: Burton sells products in both countries, BUT has asked their US vendors not to ship parts to Canada for Canadian consumers because then no one would buy anything from the Canadian dealers. Believe it or not, they're not jus charging you more for fun; there are taxes, duties, currency conversions and a number of other charges associated with bringing merchandise accross the boarder from the US to sell in Candian stores. As such, they need to adjust their prices to be able to sell products, AND allow their dealers to make a living. This way, Jimmy that works at your local board shop can afford to go riding with you on sunday's cuz he makes $8.00/hr selling stuff and waxing boards after school during the week. Well, once everyone starts going to the US and importing stuff, sure you might save a few $$, but Jimmy no longer has a job cuz the shop closes, and can't go riding anymore. The unforunate aspect of this is that there is VERY limited selection here in Canadia, and the price difference of items is NOT truly reflective of the cost difference in selling to both markets (i.e. when the Canadian dollar was at par, yet they were still charging as if it was 30% lower). When things like that happen, corporations need to adjust their pricing on a WIDE scale which could mean a mojor loss to them, not to mention the stock that they already had before the dollar fluctuations. Keep in mind that when selling to a smaller market (the canadian market is minescule when compared to the US market), it costs them more to sell the product (higher distribution costs). So, in conclusion; make a friend in the states, and cheat the system for RARE and hard to find items, but if its 25% more to buy it locally, do it, man. Its for the greater good. |
11-19-2008, 11:35 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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what the short sighted will of course overlook, is the fact that local retailers price their items in accordance with the recommended retail pricings of their suppliers..... and of course how much they have to pay out for the stock in the first place (+ profit)
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11-19-2008, 01:03 PM | #5 (permalink) | |
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Even with board companies (Burton, Ride, Lib Tech, etc) fluctuate their price with the current market, that still doesn't mean that the local shops will fluctuate with them (well... not necessarily). For example, if I (US board company) sell you (local Canadian shop owner) a board for $200/board (with shipping and duties included) and you sell it to the store for $350, you make $150 profit (minus the explicit costs for employees, rent, etc). I also sell my booards to another local shop in the States for $150 which they will sell for $250. However, when the CAD and USD are at par, customers realize that $250 != $350 and it would be cheaper to buy from the States. So I changed my price of board for Canadian stores from $200 to $150 for the Canadian market. Eventhough I lowered the price for Canadian owners so they are priced the same, doesn't mean the Canadian local shops would immediately drop their price down to $250 to match the stores down by the States. Remember their initial stocks were purchased for $200/board. So if they lower the price for those to $250, their profit would be not sufficient to cover the expenses they already paid for. That said, as consumers, we would less likely to purchase an item at a higher price when the same item can be purchased at a lower price. I try to support the local stores as much as I could. But when the difference is beyond 30% difference, it's hard not to think about my own wallet than Jimmy's. |
11-19-2008, 02:13 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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^ very understandable... and I feel the same way.
BUT its not as simple as "I'll lower my prices by X amount cuz the dollar's been at par for 4 months"... at any given time, Burton probably has MILLIONS of dollars worth of un-shipped stock, in their warehouses, that have already been manufactured at yesterday's (non-even-canadian dollar) prices... so to lower their price on those items would be taking a really large loss... not to mention that they adjust their prices based on long-term pricing strategies, so in order for a REAL drop in pricing, the canadian dollar would have to be at par for at least a year (imo). Also if you (as a Canadian consumer) were to buy something COMPLETELY legit; i.e. ship accross the boarder, pay duties, pay taxes etc. etc. the price difference is almost equal... I really only do it for big ticket items, and have them shipped to my local border town, and "get it" accross the border manually. |
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Burton Gore-Tex Glove = $65 US
Same glove = $90 CAD (price before the CAD went back down) There's some bullshit along the way. Prices here are so outrageous it's still usually cheaper to buy from the states. If there was no PST and/or GST, it would be a lot closer. mini-rant! 12 pack of Kokanee = $22 at the gov't liquor store 24 pack of Kokanee = $19 at the American duty free shop
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Defendant: | Inv. DePerno, Putnam County Sheriff, Duchess County Sheriff, Inv. Tricinelli, Inv. Nalvone, Det. Cuddebank, Det. Haire, Det. Locascio and Det. Owens |
Plaintiff: | Maurizio Magnotta |
Case Number: | 1:2013cv02752 |
Filed: | April 25, 2013 |
Court: | New York Southern District Court |
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County: | Greene |
Presiding Judge: | George B. Daniels |
Referring Judge: | Gabriel W. Gorenstein |
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Yeah, they always show all the competitions! That channel are the reason why I started to fan about figure skating! Anyways, there are the times (GMT +2) : March 13 17:00 - 19:00 Pairs SP 1st part LIVE 20:00 - 21:30 Pairs SP 2nd part 22:40 - when the competition ends Mens SP LIVE March 14 13:45 - 15:40 Mens SP (repetition) 16:40 - 21:50 Ladies SP LIVE 23:20 - when the competition ends Dance SD LIVE March 15 13:45 - 15:45 Dance SD (repetition) 17:55 - 20:55 Pairs FS LIVE 23:45 - when the competition ends Mens FS LIVE March 16 17:00 - 19:00 Mens FS (repetition) 21:15 - 23:55 Dance FD LIVE March 17 13:30 - 16:30 Ladies FS (repetition) 20:00 - 22:30 Exhibitions LIVE
girlscouse62 can't log in but wanted me to say ... SC is live streaming Ice Dance practices @1930 est Monday, and again on Tuesday @7000 est for those people with a membership on the skate Canada website.
Why are so many fans saying it would be a miracle if VM won Worlds? I mean, not just here but in other social media places. Unless it's the same person spreading their negativity everywhere. I don't know. I can't be the only one who believes they can win? Come on!
How about "There's no place to have a blast like home" We can credit marina. And no Golightly you're not alone.
Ah, unfortunately I don't live close to London, so that was a one-time trip. But I'm sure many others who are going to Worlds can give us some updates! I'd probably say this after Worlds too, no matter the outcome, but it might be deemed as making excuses and being a sore loser in the case that they lose. So I'll say it now. This year was real proof of VM's desire to push the sport of ice dancing. They did what they want and stuck with it. They challenged themselves artistically and athletically, and I'm so proud of them for that. I'd much rather they lose with Carmen than win with a generic program made of recycled lifts. I'm glad they held their ground and did not succumb to public opinion too much. There's going to be a lot of negativity whether they win or lose, and I think that amidst all that, it's important to remember that this season was a huge accomplishment and success regardless.
I think V/M fans are a very worry-prone group to begin with. There are some genuine concerns that have people a little more stirred up than usual. Having to stop the FD at 4CC and worrying about if Tessa is ok physically has people stirred up. The USFS seems to be throwing an all-out off-ice campaign to push D/W into the top spot, so there's worry about what is going on behind the scenes and if the judges will do the right thing. V/M haven't beaten D/W since worlds last year and D/W have been handed huge scores (when, IMO, they shouldn't have) this season while the judges have been stingy with V/M. There are a whole host of things there that aren't great when it comes to things going V/M's way. IMO, though, I think V/M can win if Tessa is in good health and the judging is fair.
Shayii, i am still catching up and wanted to thank you for the links to montages you provided. I appreciate the descriptions you included Lucky you! I am sure you will have a wonderful time Thank you. Much appreciated. Enjoy! Clarie should be in London already...i wonder if she will be at the practices. Add me to the list of ppl who think they can still win. Well said, ofdarkness
I think any skaters could win or lose, no? Maybe thats why skaters didnt get there medals before competition will start. I think for T-S most important to enjoy every moment of skating at there home ice. They are really lucky, other will never have chance to skate at home WCh and home OG. Only russian team will have chance to do this next season. in Vancouver T-S could re-work this pressure into amazing skating. Hope they could do this in London. We talking about judges and tech pannels. This really important, but V-M couldnt conroll this, so my bigest wish is - they show two great programs. When i now remember how audience was on there feets in Moscow after Latin dance i think this is more important, then they couldnt get gold.
They are amazing when it comes to pressure... 2009 Worlds (thought not perfect, amazing for only the few runthroughs they had), 2010 Olys (their program was like one sustained breath), 2011 Worlds (the only performance of their FD of the whole season!).... so I totally think they will in London.
Does anyone remember these pictures? https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/229630246708736001/photo/1 https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/229629588983136256/photo/1 https://twitter.com/skatingpj/status/229642322059608064/photo/1/large We never got this fluff, did we? If not, then I can't wait to see it (I'm assuming it'll be sometime in the next week).
I just watched "Ice, Sweat and Tears". I was amazed when the commentator spoke of Tess and Scott's loss to M/C in 2011, and then had the gall (IMO) to say they now had something to prove. I think that Tess and Scott have a right to feel they have something to prove. As far as the rest of us are concerned, I honestly believe they have not one more thing to prove. We should all feel honoured and privileged that they have continued to skate. And the media hype about the rivalry between the two best teams in the world certainly fits in with the discontent expressed by some commentators in the past that they were much too friendly with each other, and would prefer if a little less love was expressed. As for me, I know that they can win this year's WCh if they skate the way we all know they can.
I remember this photos. I thought this will be in movie. But now I am wonder - when we will see this video?
Count me in as another who totally believes they could and should win if they skate like they did at 4CC before the stoppage. They should received MONSTER scores. For a title could I suggest something our junior hockey club uses? Home Town, Home Grown -- considering that they are from this area and this is where their initial growing as a dance couple started.
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If you saw the Oct. 7 U.S. Senate debate between Republican wrestling executive Linda McMahon and Democratic 5th District Rep. Chris Murphy, you saw a clear difference between the candidates. Mrs. McMahon stuck to her scripted talking points and seldom answered the questions. Watching Mrs. McMahon was a lot like watching her negative and nasty TV commercials. When she blasted Rep. Murphy for accusing her of plagiarism on her website, she sounded like she was playing a role, reciting the same "shame on you" speech twice, word for word.
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Laudrup has enjoyed an excellent debut season at the Swansea helm and on Sunday led the south Wales club to the first major title in their history after a 5-0 thrashing of fourth-tier Bradford City in the League Cup final.
Thursday, 28 February, 2013, 5:03amPhil Parkinson's team have already eliminated three top-flight teams on the road to Wembley and the minnows are confident of adding Swansea to an impressive list of scalps that includes Arsenal, Aston Villa and Wigan.
24 Feb 2013 - 3:42amNeil Lennon hailed the contribution of his fringe players as they helped his side move top of the Scottish Premier League with a comfortable 4-2 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
27 Aug 2012 - 10:57amCeltic took a giant step towards reaching the Champions League group stages for the first time in four years with a 2-0 win over Swedish side Helsingborg.
The Glasgow giants took command of this first leg play-off in large part thanks to Georgios Samaras, who played a pivotal part in both goals, and goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who kept an invaluable clean sheet.
23 Aug 2012 - 1:13amManchester City's failure to find a big-name signing appeared to matter little as they began the new season with a 3-2 win over 10-man Chelsea in the Community Shield yesterday.
13 Aug 2012 - 9:07amAbou Diaby isn't hiding from the enormity of the season he faces ahead with Arsenal. After a series of calf and hamstring injuries limited the powerful midfielder's appearances over the past few years, he was asked yesterday whether it was 'make or break' time for him at the Emirates Stadium.
29 Jul 2012 - 12:00amArsenal left London last night for their tour of Asia, but some of the team's biggest names, including want-away striker Robin van Persie, have been left behind in the British capital.
22 Jul 2012 - 12:00amFormer England captain David Beckham has set his sights on playing football for Britain at this summer's Olympics.
The one-time Manchester United and Real Madrid star made the provisional, 35-man group, and is tipped to make the final 18 - 11 players and seven substitutes - to be chosen on July 6.
21 Jun 2012 - 12:00amThe 'will he stay, or will he go' saga surrounding Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will be answered only after the final whistle at Euro 2012, but one thing is clear, if the Dutchman decides to leave it will be vindication of how tightly the financial ship is run by the Gunners.
17 Jun 2012 - 12:00amAsia, especially China, will be the key to Arsenal's campaign to become a global brand with the focus on building an online fan base, according to chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
17 Jun 2012 - 12:00amIt is our task today to make up for what was not done (when the euro was created in 1999)
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^can you even call that a music video.
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Sunday - Dj Shadow, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, Flourence and the Machine, Girl Talk, Housse de Racket, Justice, Metronomy, Modeskeletor, Porter Robinson, The Hives, The Weeknd
"Music produces a pleasure that human nature cannot live without"
Sigh every year the EDM invasion of Coachella seems to be getting worse...
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Yeah, I must have heard "Levels" and "Feel so Close" a billion times already in lot 8.
The EDM is what brings us here and the other is icing on the cake.
The EDM is the cake, if the AK47 has slapped you around to much to let you work it out on your own!
Enjoy as much as you can of whole experience! This is your history you are making.
99, 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,12,13, 14, 15
Dancing In The Desert and Loving Every Minute of Coachella!
Check out my Coachella pictures at Flickr.com under AJVaughn.com. Other art work there also!
There are multiple Coachella sets on Flickr.
"omg I can't wait to hear this song in the saharas sunday night so I'm going to play it the entire drive to coachella and non-stop in the campgrounds all weekend! I am so excite!"
Just trying to get a word in.
I wish this song were in more commercials.
"Moove yuoor ooss, yuoo-a doonkey!"
Just trying to get a word in.
I know this post is about how lame this is, and it is superlame, but its really making me miss being there.
"All of you coachella 'regulars' have nasty boy pussies and itchy dick4's on your asses.
Why don't you all make like a tree and get chopped down and die. You all have been dreadfully mean to me.
I Hate you. All of you. None of you will ever get to see a womans chest meat or finger blast hott cougies like me.
Fuck you all. Consider this my resignation.
Fair the well, you elitest scumbags."
Faxman75, who has clearly had enough
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Have they been playing the horrible Skrillex remix too??
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It's fairly rare that I'm at a loss for words.
Driving home Tuesday night after watching the local Democrat party suffer what has to be the worst defeat in its history (I'd soon learn that the rest of America's Democrats did roughly the same), I can't say I was shocked over who won here, but the margins were stunning.
Most of you will be happy to have this election over with if for no other reason than to stop hearing Mitch and Alison berate each other a thousand times a day.
Me? I can finally stop listening to local politicians tell us what they will do to fix our tourism dilemma.
Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins. It's that time of year when we see them everywhere. Take advantage of the leftovers after this weekend and you'll find a whole host of things to do with them. Since I'm all about learning interesting, though sometimes useless, facts let's start with a little history.
Kentucky beef producers have called for a referendum to support the advancement of beef promotion in Kentucky by collecting an additional $1 per head sold.
The Kentucky Cattlemen's Association, as the certified entity, made an application to the Kentucky Board of Agriculture requesting a referendum to further beef promotion in Kentucky. The Kentucky Board of Agriculture approved the request and a referendum date of Nov. 20 has been set.
What is typical of aging and what might be a sign of problems with memory? The University of Kentucky is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to present "Know the 10 Signs" across Kentucky. Anderson County Extension will sponsor two programs next month on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and again on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Please call the Extension Office at 502-839-7271 to reserve a spot for this free educational program.
James Beauchamp "Champ" Clark was born near Lawrenceburg on March 7, 1850. As a boy he worked on farms in Anderson County. By the time he was 62 years old he had become the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, was the ranking Democrat official in the nation, and the leading Democratic candidate for president going into the 1912 Democrat nominating convention.
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Then the man of God thought good that they should dig in that place. When they had entered a good deepness, the Brethren found a brazen idol, which happening for the present to be cast in the kitchen, suddenly there seemed a flame to rise out of it, and, to the sight of all the Monks it appeared that all the kitchen was on fire. As they were casting on water to quench this fire, the man of God, hearing the tumult, came, and perceiving that there appeared fire in the eyes of the Brethren and not in his, he forthwith bowed his head in prayer, and calling upon those whom he saw deluded with an imaginary fire, he bade them sign their eyes that they might behold the kitchen entire, and not those fantastical flames which the enemy had counterfeited.
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Peter G.M. van der Heijden41
International Agricultural Centre, Wageningen - UR
Department of Sustainable Natural Resources Management
The Netherlands
Why make a plan?
Simple activities do not need planning because they usually involve only a simple and short activity of one person. If several things have to be done only by you perhaps you have the habit of making a list of "things to do": for example, at the start of the weekend or early in the morning for the working day ahead of you. This list is a simple tool made in order to reach an objective: to have achieved several things by the end of the day or by the end of the weekend. But more complex activities that involve several tasks that need to be done in a proper sequence and/or by several people require a plan.
Plans are made for several reasons:
Planning is thinking matters through (or talking them through when more than one person is involved in making a plan) about what has to be done to achieve an objective.
Planning = breaking up complex projects or activities42
In basic terms planning means breaking up a complex activity, project or task into smaller parts so that each part can be better managed and objectives more easily achieved. The question is: according to what criteria should the activity, project or task be broken apart? An example of a complex project could be the building of a house.
We can look at what has to be achieved, and make a break down according to its contents or components :
The planning process can also focus on who has to do something, and a so-called functional break-down will result:
A third option is to break down the process of building the house, focusing on a sequence of events:
Most of the plans we deal with in our lines of work (e.g., sector development, management of natural resources and their exploitation, etc) involve a break-down of activities (actions) that requires breaking down the process , although the other two types of planning mentioned above may also play a role.
After the break up of the complex activity or project into smaller parts, it is necessary to estimate the duration of each part, the input and effort needed to realize each part (e.g., man-days, equipment and material needed) and its costs.
One of the tasks during this regional workshop on IUU fishing is making (the outline of) a national plan of action to combat IUU fishing. In other words: a so-called action plan.
In its simplest form an action plan is a table with four columns.
In the first column the activities are listed; in the second column information on who will undertake the activity is provided; in the third column the timeframe is provided (i.e., when is the activity to be undertaken), and in the last column the resources (e.g., funds, equipment, other people, etc) that will be needed to carry out the identified activities.
Action | Who | When | Resources |
1. | |||
2. | |||
3. | |||
4. | |||
5. | |||
6. |
Drawing up a table like this on a big sheet of paper, sticking it on the wall and then sitting down in front of it with the group of people involved in making the plan can be a good start for developing an action plan.
The paper on the wall forces people to think and speak about the four important components of a plan. The discussion should not only be about what activities (or actions) should be undertaken but also the priority of the selected actions can be discussed and established. In this way it is possible to rank the various actions according to their importance or urgency (e.g., what should be done first, what next, etc). Thus the priority of the actions for the plan can be easily established. The number assigned to each of the actions will indicate the priority level assigned to it.
But in many cases a more elaborate process is required to determine:
Selection of the actions to be placed in the first column is most often based on the problems being encountered, limitations and issues that are to be addressed in the present situation. This means that the conditions of the present situation must be known, perhaps even assessed (or studied) in more detail and described.
Often existing documents and the experiences of people working in the field provide a good starting point for a first assessment of the problems and issues that are in need of action. Personnel in a government department or agency working in the particular field have much knowledge and views about a problem but it is only one type of knowledge and their view.
Other stakeholders will probably have their own type of knowledge and may have a different perception of what the important problems and issues are. Furthermore, different stakeholder groups are likely to have different perceptions on the problem and issue to be addressed. They are also likely to have different views on the causes of these problems and issues and consequently on the possible solutions.
For example: people in the section of the Fisheries Department working on MCS may have a somewhat different list of main problems and issues with regard to MCS in the EEZ area than people in the Legal Department or the captains working for the Coast Guard or the Marine. Because of the different types of knowledge, experiences, views and interests it is in most cases a good idea to involve all major stakeholder groups before making a policy or before making the "final" list of actions appearing in the action plan. Involving all or most parties and individuals that will play a role in executing the action plan in the design of the plan will also foster a feeling of ownership - (i.e., "their" plan). This broad involvement enhances the sense of ownership. This may mean a more elaborate and time-consuming planning process but it is likely to result in greater commitment and more sustained contributions of the partners in the long term.
There is another aspect to consider: the initiative to involve other groups, departments and individuals in designing the action plan is laudable but we should be aware that potential partner organizations have their own way of planning, their own procedures and culture that should be respected. They may already have made their own plan that they are trying to, or must, implement.
Under these circumstances a number of important issues should be addressed in widening participation in the planning process. These include, for example:
A possible reaction could be: "Don't they know we have already more than enough to do?" The person responsible for involving the various parties in the design and implementation of the action plan should be sensitive and diplomatic in such cases. Combating IUU fishing may not yet rank high on the agenda of potentially important partners in the process of drafting and implementing a national plan of action and we should start by exploring where the activities of likely partners touch upon, overlap or are hampered by IUU fishing. This will be the point for starting the discussions on the action plan. Sharing of information about the origin and consequences of this problem may be the first and necessary step to make people aware and willing to become involved.
We can expect the most enthusiastic cooperation from those most affected by this problem. Keep in mind that involving groups, institutes and individuals in a national plan of action may be perceived as a top-down approach. The person responsible for the design of the action plan may have to connect the problems and issues that these groups, institutes and individuals are already working on (or suffering from) with the possible of likely elements of the plan to make the design process and the execution of the national action plan to a success.
At this point it may be good to look more closely at terminology. So far in this paper both "action" and "activity" have been used synonymously. However, different countries and departments may use other planning terms. Those participants familiar with the logical framework for planning (Log Frame) or with the "objective oriented program planning" (OOPP or ZOPP) will be accustomed to words like objectives, indicators, etc. Others participants may use other terms. The following table lists words with similar, or almost similar, meanings43:
43 MDF Training & Consultancy (2005) Course on Project Management (PM). Ede, the Netherlands.
Overall objective | Goal, Development objective, Long-term objective |
Project purpose | Short-term objective, Specific objective |
Results | Outputs, Immediate objectives |
Activities | Actions |
Assumptions | Risks, Development hypothesis |
Sources of verification | Means of verification, Means of assessment, Sources of information |
When trying to engage other groups or organizations in the planning process it could be wise to use the same terminology they are already using in their own planning processes. Such terminology would be found in the planning documents already produced or from informal discussions with representatives of these organizations and groups.
When completing the third column "when", if the information becomes too elaborate or extensive to fit into the column, we can make a separate table that highlights the time aspect: a so-called time plan . In such a plan the time when certain activities should be undertaken or completed are indicated:
Example of a time plan:
Activity | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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2. | ||||||||||||
3. | ||||||||||||
4. | ||||||||||||
5. |
With a dark line or with crosses under the appropriate month, the time when an activity will take place is indicated. By dividing each month into four separate columns (i.e., weeks), the time plan can be given greater detail and accuracy because it can be indicated whether an activity is to take place in the first, second, third or fourth week of each month.
A plan that focuses on who should undertake certain tasks or activities is called a "responsibility chart". In such a chart it is immediately clear how the tasks and activities will be divided or allocated.
Example responsibility chart:
Activity | Legal Dept | Fisheries Dept - MCS unit | Coast Guard | Vessel owners association | Etc |
1. | |||||
2. | |||||
3. | |||||
4. |
The captain on a ship regularly looks on a map or screen to see where he came from and to determine if he is on the right course towards his destination. While implementing or executing a plan it is necessary to see whether you are making progress and whether you are still on the right track towards reaching your goal.
One way of doing this is to sit down regularly with all people involved in the implementation of the plan (or with representatives of the involved agencies and groups) to:
But how do we measure success and progress? What considerations will we take into account when we ask ourselves the question whether we are on the right course or how successful are we doing?
While preparing the plan it is a good idea to think and discuss how the plan's progress can and shall be monitored. This matter requires that we think of appropriate and realistic indicators: i.e., parameters that change as a result of our actions as we implement the plan. Some examples of indicators include the:
Another way of monitoring progress with the implementation of the plan is the specification of important events or stages that will be reached during the implementation process. Examples of such, so-called milestones, include:
We probably know that "Every plan is wrong, when we look at it from hindsight". This is because a plan specifies what will be done in the future (i.e., future action). However, we live in a dynamic and changing world. Conditions and the situation around us changes, and some elements or aspects of the plan that was made some time ago may loose its urgency or relevance and new problems and issues may crop up. Therefore, plans should be looked at critically from time to time to see if changes are needed. Moreover, an assessment of the progress being made with the execution of the plan (i.e., during its evaluation) may lead to the conclusion that changes in the plan are required. During the implementation process all parties should be getting wiser and are learning - this is part of living and working in a dynamic planning environment.
We should remember that plans are simply tools to make our work more effective and are not designed to "straight jacket" our activities; plans should not limit or restrain us and our work.
If an adjustment or revision to the plan results in a more effective or more up-to-date tool, then these changes should be made as a means of making the tool more effective. This is especially the case for more complicated plans that are designed and implemented by several parties or institutes. Under these circumstances it is wise during the drafting process to indicate the conditions that may allow for the introduction of change to the plan, including the procedures to be followed when changes and adjustments are being made. We should also address other questions such as:
There are many tools available that can help in the planning process, especially when it has to be done in a participatory (or inclusive) manner. There are manuals and guidelines for managers that deal with planning, monitoring and evaluation. Some of these manuals explain in detail how a certain problem or situation can be analyzed, and how, based on this analysis, a planning process resulting in a logical framework matrix , focusing on specific objectives, activities, indicators and assumptions, could be undertaken. This is the so-called "objective oriented project planning". The following Web sites44 will be very useful for those of you who want to study these subjects further. The tools and techniques for especially participatory processes are explained and the websites have often links to relevant books, reports and other websites dealing with planning, monitoring and evaluation.
PROBLEM : The foreign flagged vessel, "Galapagos Beauty", a 550 GRT stern trawler has been fishing for the last four days in the EEZ of the Republic of Zoro. The vessel is not authorized to fish in the EEZ. The vessel has been making good catches of pomp, cot and rouly, all of which are high valued species and have strong market demand in Europe and North America.
The Chief Fisheries Officer (CFO) in Angona, the capital of Zoro estimates that the vessel has taken 200 tonnes of these species in the four day period while operating in the country's EEZ. His estimates are based on records of past catches, industry intelligence and photographs taken from the air while the vessel was hauling its net.
The vessel, according to its markings and flag which are clearly visible from the air, is registered in Camilla, a small island state in the Southern Ocean. Zoro's CFO has contacted the Registry Manager in Camilla. He has advised that there is no record of this vessel on the registry.
Zoro's medium-scale fishers who operate vessels of upto 200 GRT have protested to the Minister for Fisheries in Angona claiming that this larger foreign vessel is taking fish that they are legitimately authorized to catch. These fishers claim that the "Galapagos Beauty" is in fact flying more than one flag. Questions have been asked in parliament about what action the Government is taking to deal with this incursion. The Minister is under pressure to respond with a strong reply.
Zoro has a limited MCS capacity. It has only one small multi-purpose vessel that is used for MCS and search and rescue when and if required. However, the Government does have a light aircraft that it uses regularly to surveille the EEZ. It is used for fisheries, customs and search and rescue purposes. Zoro is a new member of the International MCS Network.
Intercepted radio conversations between the captain of the "Galapagos Beauty" and the vessel owner, who lives in Falu, have revealed that the fish will be offloaded in a neighbouring country in the port of Hella, 350 kms from Angora, in two days time. Apparently, the catch has been sold on a forward contract and is destined for transport to a national supermarket chain in Zetland.
Zoro is a member of the Oceanic Fisheries Commission which maintains information on IUU fishing activities submitted by members. The Commission also has a 'blacklist' of IUU fishing vessels.
MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM : The Minister has called a meeting of officials and a representative from the fishing industry in his office. Those involved in the meeting are:
Director of the Oceanic Fisheries Commission
ACTION : To develop a strategy to deal with the problem.
TIME ALLOCATION : 1.0 hour.
Leader: | FILIPO, Logoitino |
Rapporteur: | PAKOP, Noan |
Members: | TAFATU, James |
TAWAKEVOU, Sitiveni | |
TORIBAU, Lagi |
Leader and Rapporteur: | MALSOL, Nannette D. |
Members: | CAGILABA, Simione |
FA'AMANU, 'Ulunga | |
MANOA, Pio | |
NAVITI, William |
Leader and Rapporteur: | MARU, Pamela |
Members: | APINELU, Nikolasi |
PESALELI, Toetu | |
THOULAG, Bernard |
Leader: | RAIWALUI, Anare |
Rapporteur: | HURST, Kyle |
Members: | NIDUNG, Masio |
REMENGESAU, Victor | |
TABOKAI, Tetoaiti |
Important assumptions:
Chief Fisheries Officer
Representative from the Government Solicitor
Senior MCS Officer
President of the Fishers Association
Coordinator of the International MCS Network
Director of the Oceanic Fisheries Commission
Analysis of the problem:
The following actions should be undertaken:
Chief Fisheries Officer
Representative from the Government Solicitor
Senior MCS Officer
President of Fishers Association
Coordinator of the International MCS Network
Director of the Oceanic Fisheries Commission
An unregistered, stateless vessel has been seen fishing in Zoro's EEZ.
The following actions should be undertaken:
Chief Fisheries Officer
Representative from the Government Solicitor
Senior MCS Officer
President of Fishers Association
Coordinator of the International MCS Network
Director of the Oceanic Fisheries Commission
The following actions should be undertaken:
Chief Fisheries Officer
Representative from the Government Solicitor
Senior MCS Officer
President of Fishers Association
Coordinator of the International MCS Network
The aircraft and the patrol vessel from Zoro were coordinated to intercept the "Galapagos Beauty". The assets from Zoro were assisted by the assets from the neighboring country that cornered the vessel. Arrangements for these actions were covered by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries.
MCS and Fisheries Officers from Zoro boarded and arrested the "Galapagos Beauty" and escorted the vessel back to port in Zoro. The catch was sold and held in trust awaiting the successful prosecution of the "Galapagos Beauty".
If the intercept had failed neighboring countries were aware of the situation and prepared for action. The marketing channels had been covered as the port of Hella was instructed to seize the vessel and the product on arrival. A ministerial declaration notified all countries that the product on board the "Galapagos Beauty" had been taken illegally in Zoro's EEZ.
Both Zetland and the supermarket chain claimed they were unaware of the origin of the product and have now taken steps to improve their marketing system to make it harder for IUU caught product to be brought into and sold in Zetland.
The minister was re-elected after a massive swing in voting from the fishing community.
Which Ministries/Departments are involved in the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Trade and Fishing Industries for Laws of Marketing in determining the price (GDP)
What constraints are likely to be faced in the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Human resources and other resources
How can these constraints be overcome?
Establish a post of a NPOA−IUU project coordinator
How national resources could be mobilized for the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Bilateral and multilateral requests
What considerations could affect the ability of countries to deliver a NPOA−IUU?
Lack of skilled expertise
Steps to be undertaken in elaborating a NPOA−IUU
Public awareness
1. Policy review | Section Heads Department Heads, Minister | 26/1/2006 | 26/6 2006 |
2. Legislation review | Government solicitor, to the Minister, and cabinet | 26/6/2006 | 26/9/2006 |
3. Develop the NPOA−IUU | All the Department Heads | 26/9/2006 | 11/2006 |
4. Legislation development | Cabinet | 1/2007 | 6/2007 |
5. Implementation of NPOA−IUU | Department (Main Fisheries) | 6/2007 | 6/2008 |
6. Review of implementation | Department | 6/2008 | 1/2011 |
Which Ministries/Departments are involved in the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Formation of Committee (Primary and Secondary)
Potential role in MCS
What constraints are likely to be faced in the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Absence of adequate legal framework
How can these constraints be overcome?
Ensure that there is an adequate legal framework to support the provisions of the NPOA−IUU
How could national resources be mobilized for the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Establish a Fisheries Management Fund where all fisheries fines and penalties etc are deposited. A percentage from this fund is to be used for the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU
What considerations could affect the ability of countries to deliver a NPOA−IUU?
Bilateral/Multilateral Agreements - provisions of agreements may conflict with NPOA−IUU provisions
Steps to be undertaken in elaborating a NPOA−IUU
1. Policy review | Fisheries for development of policy/Cabinet approves policy | 10/2005 | 12/2005 |
2. Legislation review | Attorney General review Fisheries | 1/2006 | 6/2006 |
3. Develop the NPOA−IUU | Fisheries, ministries and primary stakeholders | 7/2006 | 10/2006 |
4. Legislation development (incorporation of IUU related provisions) | Attorney General Fisheries | 12/2006 | 8/2007 |
5. Legislation adoption (IUU related provisions) | Parliament/Congress Attorney General - gazette, regulation etc | 8/2007 | 2/2008 |
6. Review of implementation | Fisheries with Committee referred to in (1) | Plan to be reviewed every 2 years. | 2010, 2012, 2014 |
Which Ministries / Departments are involved in the elaboration of a NPOA-IUU?
NGOs (Organizations that have interests in the marine environment such as Greenpeace, and fish markets-trade)
What constraints are likely to be faced in the elaboration of a NPOA-IUU?
Lack of expertise/capacity/human resources
How can these constraints be overcome?
The development of the local economy by means of developing the fishing industry and strengthening its resources may motivate the development of a NPOA
How national resources could be mobilized for the elaboration of a NPOA-IUU?
Using regional/national institutions of interest
What considerations could affect the ability of countries to deliver a NPOA-IUU?
The status of IUU fishing within the fishery (may not be significant, if at all)
Steps to be undertaken in elaborating a NPOA-IUU?
Mechanisms for consultation with other departments and organizations involved in the fishing industry
1. Policy review | Secretary of Fisheries/ Attorney General | 1/2006 | 7/2006 |
2. Legislation review | Secretary of Fisheries/ Government Solicitor/ Attorney General | 8/2006 | 9/2007 |
3. Develop the NPOA−IUU | Secretary of Fisheries/ Secretary of Finance | 9/2007 | 3/2008 |
4. Legislation development | Minister of Fisheries/ Attorney General/ Cabinet | 4/2008 | 4/2012 |
5. Implementation of NPOA-IUU | Secretary of Fisheries/ Head of MCS | 5/2012 | On going |
6. Review of implementation | Secretary of Fisheries | 6/2016 | 12/2016 |
NB: Reviews are done every 4 years, but in the years prior to the IPOA-IUU reviews.
Which Ministries/Departments are involved in the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Ministry for Provincial Affairs or Local Government
What constraints are likely to be faced in the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
Funding constraints
How can these constraints be overcome?
Special funding
How national resources could be mobilized for the elaboration of a NPOA−IUU?
FAO support
What considerations could affect the ability of countries to deliver a NPOA−IUU?
Lack of support by FAO
Steps to be undertaken in elaborating a NPOA−IUU
1. Policy review | Cabinet/Board | 1/2006 | 6/2006 |
2. Legislation review | Fisheries/Cabinet | 7/2006 | 7/2007 |
3. Develop the NPOA−IUU | Fisheries/Cabinet | 10/2005 | 4/2006 |
4. Legislation Development | Other Departments | 6/2006 | 7/2007 |
5. Implementation of NPOA−IUU | Cabinet/Departments | 7/2007 | 8/2007 |
6. Review of implementation | Cabinet/Departments | 7/2008 |
IUU Fishing Issues in offshore industrial fisheries | Cook Islands | Federated States of Micronesia | Fiji | Kiribati | Niue | Palau | Papua New Guinea | Tonga | Tuvalu | Samoa | Vanuatu | Average | Rank |
Non-reporting and misreporting of catches and other activities | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3.1 | 1 |
Unauthorized fishing | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 4.6 | 2 |
Fishing by unregistered and unlicensed vessels including FOC vessels | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 4.9 | 3 |
Encroachment by foreign fishing vessels | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4.9 | 3 |
Inadequate MCS operations | 5 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 5.9 | 5 |
Fishing for unauthorized species and undersized species | 14 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 8.0 | 6 |
Inadequate legislation for IUU fishing/ MCS | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8.0 | 6 |
Use of prohibited gears and fishing methods | 4 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 8.5 | 8 |
Lack of subregional cooperation on IUU fishing issues | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8.6 | 9 |
Lack of coordination and communications between agencies in national administrations | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 9.2 | 10 |
Lack of international cooperation on IUU fishing issues | 7 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 9.2 | 10 |
Lack of documentation verification mechanisms at the national level | 8 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 9.5 | 12 |
Difficulties in accessing information about the IUU fishing history of suspect vessels | 6 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 10.3 | 13 |
Fishing endangered and protected species | 15 | 4 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 12.1 | 14 |
Use of unseaworthy vessels | 9 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 12.3 | 15 |
Non-reporting and misreporting of catches and other activities | To increase observer coverage To verify observer reports To increasing boarding and inspection operations at sea/port To prosecute for violations To enhance port sampling and unloading reports |
Unauthorized fishing | To increase boarding and inspection To contact the vessels agent and take action as appropriate To increase budget provision to support MCS To enforce national legislation |
Fishing by unregistered and unlicensed vessels including FOC vessels | To notify RFMOs, the International MCS Network, neighbouring countries To keep all MCS assets including coast watch operations appraised of suspected IUU fishing |
Encroachment by foreign fishing vessels | To contact vessel agents, industry representatives and representation through diplomatic channels |
Inadequate MCS operations | To ensure adequate resources to support MCS operations To promote capacity development and institution strengthening To invoke sub regional arrangement to support national MCS activities |
Fishing for unauthorized species and undersized species | To check species and sizes in port and during at sea inspection To provide specie guides for or fishers and inspectors To verify that vessels only take species for which they are authorised To ensure that observers verify species and sizes in the course of their work including incidental of non target species and species of special interest To ensure that only authorised fishing gear is used (to be checked during pre-trip vessel inspections and by observers at sea) To consider management options for the use of restricted methods of fishing e.g. use of fads To promote awareness about the importance of sustainable fishing practises To attempt to block markets for authorised and under size species |
Inadequate legislation for IUU fishing/MCS | To review and strengthen legislation as required and to ensure that legal fraternity is aware of the importance of the legislation to support sustainable resource use To increase penalties for infringements To include sub regional arrangements for enforcement purposes |
Use of prohibited gears and fishing methods | To ensure that prosecution are initiated To engage in awareness campaigns about the impacts of such gear and methods To restrict the importation and possession of prohibited gears To cooperate regionally to prohibit certain gear as required |
Lack of subregional cooperation on IUU fishing issues | To implement subsidiary arrangements for regional and subregional agreements |
Lack of coordination and communications between agencies in national administrations | To appoint a liaison officer to promote coordination To encourage the establishment of ad hoc committees to consider issues and to exchange information |
Lack of international cooperation on IUU fishing issues | To identify national focal points and contacts in relevant international organisations, including through regional organizations To encourage closer cooperation among RFMOs, especially for organizations involve with the same or similar species |
Lack of documentation verification mechanisms at the national level | To promote the International MCS Network To promote FFA's MCS Network and the Global VMS Network |
Difficulties in accessing information about the IUU fishing history of suspect vessels | To encourage the establishment of a global information repository and database |
Fishing endangered and protected species | To create awareness about not taking endangered and protected species To ban the import and export of such species To encourage countries to become members of CITES To cooperate fully with SPREP on matters relating to endangered and protected species |
Use of unseaworthy vessels | To ban the use of unseaworthy fishing vessel and enforce international standards through more effective inspections To ensure that all fishing vessels flagged in the region comply with international standards relating to vessels and crew |