Developing nations seek special treatment in WTO fisheries subsidies to aid small-scale fishers.

Experts at a meeting organized by the Bay of Bengal Programme and other organizations have called for special treatment for developing countries in the WTO's Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. The focus should be on protecting small-scale and artisanal fishers while promoting sustainable growth. The panel also suggested assessing subsidies per capita and the role of regional organizations in capacity building.

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