FiTI, short for Fisheries Transparency Initiative, is a brand that is dedicated to promoting sustainable marine fisheries through transparency and multi-stakeholder collaboration. They aim to enhance the accessibility, credibility, and usability of national fisheries management information to contribute to the sustainability of marine fisheries. The FiTI focuses on public access to information in 12 thematic areas of marine capture fisheries, such as fishing licenses, vessel registry, catch data, subsidies, and beneficial ownership.

They believe that transparency requires trust, which is why they implement the FiTI through National Multi-Stakeholder Groups, consisting of government, companies, and civil society representatives. The FiTI emphasizes the importance of making data available to the public and ensuring that stakeholders can draw reliable conclusions from it. They encourage a progressive improvement approach, where countries disclose the information they have and demonstrate improvements over time.

They also prioritize the quality of information at the source and collaborate with national authorities to strengthen their own systems. Furthermore, FiTI has developed an internationally recognized framework called the FiTI Standard. It sets clear requirements for transparency in marine fisheries management and was developed through a global consultation process with government representatives, fishing entities, civil society, and intergovernmental organizations.

Overall, FiTI is committed to promoting transparency, collective action, and progressive improvement in marine fisheries management to safeguard this crucial resource for future generations