Artisanal, shell-based handicraft in Papua New Guinea: Challenges and opportunities for livelihoods development

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Nittya S SimardPaul C Southgate

Abstract

A thorough understanding of livelihoods is necessary to ensure development policies are compatible with both resource conservation and the social and economic goals of development. Few studies, however, focus on value-adding activities occurring post-harvest in artisanal fisheries. The transformation of mollusc shells and skeletal remains of other marine taxa into artistic jewellery and decorative items is becoming an increasingly important livelihood activity for rural, coastal communities across the Pacific. We examine the potential challenges facing the shell-based handicraft sector and opportunities for overcoming these challenges using a quantitative study of artisans among the Tigak Islands of Papua New Guinea. The major challenges facing this livelihood sector are perceptions of marine resource declines and a lack of livelihood flexibility, attributed to the specialisation of material assets and skills. Improving market heterogeneity and developing coastal aquaculture may facilitate sustainable development of this livelihood sector.

References

Apr 3, 2014·Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry·Ewa Bulska

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Apr 17, 2021·Marine Pollution Bulletin·Len J McKenzieRichard K F Unsworth

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