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National Fisheries Policy 2012-2017.

Country/Territory
Malawi
Document type
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Agricultural development Marine fisheries Aquaculture Fish products Rural employment Rural youth Gender Smallholders/peasants Sustainable development Sustainable use Capacity building Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food security Nutrition Poverty Social protection Public health Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

The National Fisheries Policy is a national sectoral policy addressing critical issues affecting the fisheries and aquaculture development in Malawi. The goal of the Policy is to promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development in order to contribute to economic growth in Malawi. The policy has seven priority areas including capture fisheries, aquaculture development, fish quality control and value addition, governance, social development and decent employment, research and information and capacity development.

Full text
English