A Hybrid SWOT and Fuzzy TOPSIS Model for the Internal and External Factors Analysis of Iran Fisheries

The role of fisheries in supplying a major part of the society s valuable protein and the acquisitions of foreign currency and income is quite evident, and the development of infrastructure of this sector can be a great help to employment, revenue, and supply of aquatic. Agriculture and fisheries are two crucial sectors in the Iranian economy, and investment in these sectors will lead to the improvement of employment status and welfare of people. Aquatic consumption can help a dynamic and powerful society in Iran by providing the necessary substrates for healthy nutrition. The world s advanced countries are significant to marine trade and sea-related industries. In this research, internal and external factors affecting Iranian fisheries have been studied. SWOT method was used to evaluate internal and external factors. In this way, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the subject are analyzed. In addition to the experts opinions, the Fuzzy TOPSIS method has been used. Using this method, weights related to strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are calculated. Finally, strategies are provided for the advancement and enhancement of Iranian fisheries. The results of this research can help to protect and preserve reserves and improve productivity in aquaculture.

کلیدواژه ها:

Fisheries ، Internal and external factors ، SWOT ، Fuzzy TOPSIS.