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Decision No. 1445/QD-TTg approving the master plan on fisheries development through 2020 with a vision toward 2030.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo Nos. 515-516, 31 August 2013.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing authorization Policy/planning Sustainable development Sustainable use Total allowable catch Fishing vessel Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
2020-2030
Abstract

This Decision approves the master plan on fisheries development through 2020 with a vision toward 2030, with the following principal contents: The fisheries development master plan must conform to the national socio-economic development strategy and the master plan on development of the agricultural sector toward higher added value and sustainable development, continue turning fisheries into a highly competitive, large commodity production sector. The fisheries development master plan is based on the exploitation and effective use of advantages and potentials, continues restructuring the fisheries sector along with the process of modernizing fishing trades. To form large fishing centers associated with major fishing grounds, concentrated material production zones, processing industrial parks and consumption markets. 3. The fisheries development master plan is placed in the relationship of harmonious combination of interests of other economic sectors and regional and local socio-economic development; concurrently ensures adaptation to climate change and protection of the eco-­environment and fishery resources together with safeguarding national sovereignty and security and national defense at sea and on islands.

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