A Strategic Analysis of Enhancing Food Safety Compliance within the Zamboanga Fish Port Complex: Implications for Agro-Fishery Sector Governance in the Philippines

Martinez, Jaycee Rick and Moreno, Frede (2024): A Strategic Analysis of Enhancing Food Safety Compliance within the Zamboanga Fish Port Complex: Implications for Agro-Fishery Sector Governance in the Philippines.

Abstract

This study examines food safety compliance at the Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (ZFPC) in the Philippines, focusing on identifying challenges and proposing effective strategies for improvement. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, and focus group discussions with key stakeholders, including port operators, fish traders, and regulatory staff. Findings reveal significant issues such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient training, and inconsistent enforcement of regulations. The study highlights the need for substantial upgrades to cold storage facilities, enhanced training programs, and better stakeholder engagement. By applying New Public Management (NPM) theory, which emphasizes efficiency and accountability, the research proposes actionable recommendations to improve food safety practices. These recommendations aim to address current gaps and strengthen governance structures within the agro-fishery sector. The study’s implications extend beyond ZFPC, offering insights applicable to similar contexts across the Philippines, and providing a framework for policymakers and practitioners to enhance food safety compliance and governance in the agro-fishery sector.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Food Safety, Zamboanga Fish Port Complex, Agro-Fishery Sector, Compliance, New Public Management, Infrastructure, Training, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Measures
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L5 - Regulation and Industrial Policy; L - Industrial Organization > L6 - Industry Studies: Manufacturing; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q0 - General; Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics ; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q1 - Agriculture

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