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Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishermen (Case Study: Selected Villages in Sittwe Township, Rakhine State) (Swe Zin, 2022) Swe Zin The objectives of the study are to analyze the livelihood, socio-economic status of fishermen and their challenges in fishing in Sittwe Township. The descriptive method is used in this study and both primary data and secondary data will be collected through the qualitative and quantitative methods. Primary data will be collected by conducting a survey with structured questionnaire for livelihood and socio-economic status of fishermen and problems of fishing activities in Sittwe Township. The population in the rural areas of Sittwe Township has improved year by year. Aged from 18 years to 60 years, they were working in the fishing area and are struggling to survive with health, nutrition, and sanitation problems on a day-to-day basis. The fishing villages are totally deprived of the basic infrastructure such as housing, educational institution, connectivity of road, and street electrification. On the other hand, the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) should take the necessary steps to raise awareness among fishermen. All of the fishermen had no training for fishing, saving, or health education. The Stakeholders including government, local organizations, non-governmental organizations, international organizations and private organizations should encourage and promote the livelihoods of fishermen and also support their socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Sittwe Township. 2022-09-01 https://meral.edu.mm/records/8338