BOBP signed an MoU with Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Thiruchirapalli in order to bridge a crucial gap of strengthening legal literacy among the professionals engaged in fisheries governance in the BOB region.

 

A brainstorming session was held on 10 May 2024 at the University. Dr. V. Nagaraj, Vice Chancellor, TNNLU along with senior University officials and Director BOBP-IGO held detailed discussions on the capacity needs and the academic and training programs that can be offered jointly by the partnering organizations.

 

Recognizing the heightened need, it was decided that a PG Diploma program in Fisheries Law and Policy will be initiated from this year and offered in hybrid mode with required flexibility to enable participation of potential students from BOBP member countries as well. The possibility of designing an Executive Development Program (EDP) targeting the senior officials in the government was also discussed.

 

Dr. N. Felix, VC, TNJFU also participated in the discussion and highlighted that steps will be taken to integrate a PhD Program in this area under the aegis of TNJFU jointly with BOBP and TNNLU.