This volume contains the discussion papers presented at a workshop on governance and institutional changes in fisheries and its impact on the poverty reduction and environmental integrity in developing countries held on 6-7 October 2004 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The 6 papers cover 2 main objectives: 1) to review and assess the intitutionalchanges in fisheries institutions and governance, and their relevance and impact on poverty elimination and environmental protection in developing countries and 2) to develop a framework for an in-depth study on national policy and legislative changes and the impact on livelihoods and poverty reduction strategy as well as sustainable management of the aquatic environment.