Abstract:

Developing support actions for complementary fishing activities can reduce the pressure on natural resources available within the community. Implementing eligible projects within Axis 4 of the European Fisheries Fund can ensure a sustainable development of the fishing sector, a rational exploitation of the fish resources and additional income for the fishermen community in targeted areas. The article proposes an analysis of the accessing of funds designed for the Sustainable development of fishing areas, while identifying the degree of concentration of the funds and projects implemented on this axis. Following the analysis obtained as a result of applying the Gini Struck methodology, a high level of concentration of funds attracted on Axis 4  has been identified, as well as governmental support funds and number of financed projects. The research represents an original modality to analyze the development of the fishing sector in the context of accessing community funds, useful for the business environment and the population in fishing areas because it can be a model for the future development of EMFF 2014-2020.