Haliéus is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) specialized on the value chain of the fishery sector and on the environmental issues. The NGO has been created at the initiative of Legapesca, following the conclusions of the XI national Congress that took place in Rome on 3rd-4th December 2004. Haliéus is the focal organization for the international cooperation initiatives of Legapesca, and is in network with the other specialized structures of Legapesca and Legacoop. Thanks to his network of high level expertise, Haliéus undertakes projects that aim to contribute to the economic, social and cultural development of developing countries.