Opportunities for aquaculture in ghana bas bolman eugene rurangwa, hans boon, seth agyakwah utrecht, 7 may 2015. Constraints and opportunities in cage aquaculture in ghana gifty ananetaabeah, emmanuel a. National strategic plan for aquaculture development 20142020 5 2. Fish farming started when fishponds were built in 1953 by the former department of fisheries in the northern part of ghana. Elaboration of a fisheries master plan for mauritius. The ministry of fisheries and aquaculture development is a ministry in the ghanaian government that concentrates on carrying out development interventions to move the fisheries sector and the industry to contribute efficiently to the overall development of the ghanaian economy. A study on sri lankas readiness to attract investors in aquaculture with a focus on marine aquaculture sector. Myanmar national aquaculture development plan for 20192023. Ghana national aquaculture development plan v foreword i deem it an honour and great pleasure to present the ghana national aquaculture development plan gnadp,2012 2016, on behalf of the ministry of food and agriculture mofa. Elaboration of a fisheries master plan for mauritius project funded by the european union page 82 a project implemented by pescares italia strategy and objectives.
Indian ocean territories aquaculture development plan 2 aquaculture and hydroponic production of fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers and, or, herbs, results in a biointegrated system, which can be used for sustainable, economic food production. Introduction aquaculture is one of the fastest growing activities in agrifood sector in the last several years, with the average annual growth rate of 68%. It describes the overarching strategic context, and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Multiannual national plan for the development of sustainable aquaculture an overview total value 20. The sea will assess the identified environmental attributes, specific siting criteria and key impacts associated with both marine salt water and freshwater related activities of aquaculture planning, development and. Niels svennevig consultant in tropical aquaculture appointed by the royal norwegian embassy for ministry of fisheries and aquatic resources development has identified various requirement and changes needed to attract local and foreign investors to develop commercial marine. National aquaculture development plan consult myanmar. Aquaculture national south africa spatial development legal framework authorisations. National policy framework and strategy for fisheries and. National aquaculture development authority of sri lanka.
A national policy for the management of the marine fisheries sector 20152019. It should address the requirements of the act and identify and deal with other. Aquaculture business plan business name type your information in the areas shaded in gray. Investment opportunities in the ethiopian 10 aquaculture subsector alayu yalew. Canoes in tema fishing port the ghana government is fully. The master plan does not confine itself to the narrow definition of fisheries. National fisheries management plan, government of ghana pp48 text in this document is based on the officially gazetted fisheries management plan of ghana, published on october 2015 cover photo. A national fisheries policy and strategy for fisheries and aquaculture development an institutional assessment a proposed implementation arrangement, and a draft pc1 project document. In nigeria, aquaculture development has been driven by social and economic objectives, such as nutrition improvement in rural areas, generation of supplementary income, diversification of income activities, and the creation of employment. European commission aquaculture multiannual national plans. Current status, challenges, and opportunities for future.
National strategic environmental assessment for aquaculture. Indian ocean territories aquaculture development plan. In order to stimulate aquaculture growth, the ministry of fisheries and aquaculture development has prohibited the importation of farmed fish, particularly frozen tilapia, and has set up the ghana national aquaculture development plan gnadp with an ambitious production target of 100 000 metric tonnes of fish at the end of 2016, up from the. National aquaculture development plan by federal coordinating council for science, engineering, and technology.
Republic of ghana fisheries and aquaculture sector. Ministry of fisheries and aquaculture development ghana. The aquaculture management and development plan 2014 2019 will take the form of a gazette policy and guidance paper linked to subsidiary legislation regulations as required under s. Digest of federal resource laws of interest to the u. National aquaculture development authority of sri lanka, no. Ghana launches aquaculture development plan the fish site. Government intervention for aquaculture development in kenya. Status of aquaculture in ghana government of the bahamas. Fisheries management plan of ghana 20152019 ministry of. These provide a broad statutory and policy framework to. The overall purpose of the sea is to promote and support the. Review of aquaculture production and management in nigeria. This plan does not further elaborate on the national aquaculture policy except. Investment opportunities in the ethiopian aquaculture sub.
Aquaculture governance and sector development 5 aquaculture development 7. Pdf prospects and sustainability of aquaculture development in. Abstract nigeria is the most populous black nation in the world, with a population an estimated population of about 150 million people. Regional and national aquaculture development programmes should. Full text of national aquaculture development plan see other formats. Ghana fisheries act 625 of 2002 part i section 1 there is established by this act a fisheries commission section 2 1 the object of the commission is to regulate and manage the. I, on behalf of maf, endorse the national aquaculture development strategy 2012 2030 as a reference for guiding aquaculture development endeavors of maf as well as ingos, development partners and private sectors in timorleste. Set up by the norwegian veterinary institute, morefish as and nofima, norghati proposes to transfer norways aquaculture knowledge and technology to ghana where it can be used to improve the health and productivity of the countrys aquaculture industry, with a focus on tilapia, as 80 per cent of the industry in ghana is based on the farming of the locally improved akosombo strain. The plan sets out how the uk will tackle 4 key aquaculture growth challenges using support from the european maritime and fisheries fund. Republic of ghana fisheries and aquaculture sector development.
Fisheries commission should work with the financial institutions to help determine farmers ability to repay loans and guarantee loans made by the financial institutions. Aquaculture development plan the purpose of an aquaculture development plan adp is to provide performance criteria that will be used to ensure aquaculture licence holders are using the authorised sites for the purpose for which the licences were granted. Nov 22, 2016 aquaculture is one of the priority focal areas for implementation dea, in collaboration with daff has commissioned the csir to conduct a strategic environmental assessment sea for aquaculture development in south africa. When completed, delete text provided in this outline. Comprehensive africa agriculture development program. The aquaculture development plan initially targeted among others an increase in fish production from.
The overall objective of the strategy is to define a regulatory framework and to build a strong basis for the development of aquaculture in the country. Promote sustainable management of fisheries resources for national benefits. The rapid growth of aquaculture has highlighted many challenges to sustainable development. Ghana s aquaculture sector has seen significant growth in recent years, due to the governmentworld bankfunded fisheries program through ministry of fisheries and aquaculture development mofad. Aquaculture enterprises, particularly in developing countries, often have low production efficiency, experience episodic production crashes due to fish diseases walker and winton 2010, and contribute to pollution and the loss of. Fishery and aquaculture industry in ghana comhafat. Assessment for aquaculture development in south africa 2nd project steering committee meeting 22 november 2016. These provide a broad statutory and policy framework to ensure the ecologically sustainable management of ghanas marine, estuarine and freshwater fisheries resources. Enhance nutrition and socioeconomic development through inland fisheries and aquaculture development. Fisheries management plan of ghana a national policy for the management of the marine fisheries sector 20152019. Aquaculture development plan gnadp with challenging production. Aquaculture governance and sector development food and agriculture organization of the united nations rome, 2017 suppl. These provide a broad statutory and policy framework to ensure the ecologically sustainable management of ghana s marine, estuarine and freshwater fisheries resources.
The minister for agriculture, food and the marine is inviting submissions on a new national strategic plan for sustainable aquaculture development and related strategic environmental assessment and appropriate assessment. One of the fastest growing rates in subsaharan africa directorate of aquaculture formed 2008 national aquaculture development strategy and plan developed instituted fish farming enterprise productivity programmes ffepp under economic stimulus programme kenya government spent approximately kshs. In 20, the new common fisheries policy introduced the open method of coordination for the sustainable development of aquaculture. Nov 30, 2015 the plan sets out how the uk will tackle 4 key aquaculture growth challenges using support from the european maritime and fisheries fund. This forms part of the 20142017 sector medium term development plan.
E n v i r o n m e n t a l l a w i n s t i t u t e challenges and opportunities for aquaculture comanagement july 2010 lessons learned from case studies. Fish and wildlife service national aquaculture development act. Following months of discussions, the european commission and the general fisheries commission for the mediterranean gfcm have secured today a 10year pledge to rebuild the black sea fish stocks, protect the regions ecological and economic wealth and. Multiannual national plans fisheries european commission.
Challenges and opportunities for aquaculture comanagement july 2010. There is a need for a more specialized aquaculture extension service accessible to farmers to help with technical issues. These were to serve as hatcheries to support the culturebased reservoir fishery development programme of the colonial administration and as a way of supplementing the national demand for fish and increasing livelihood opportunities. National strategic plan for aquaculture development 20142020. Directorate of aquaculture formed 2008 national aquaculture development strategy and plan developed instituted fish farming enterprise productivity programmes ffepp under economic stimulus programme kenya government spent approximately kshs. Ministry of fisheries and aquaculture development 2015. This ghana fisheries and aquaculture development plan the plan describes. Generic environmental management plan emp for the management of aquaculture activities in south africa.
National aquaculture development authority of sri lanka, pelawatta, battaramulla. Fish landing site in sekondi, western region ghana. The status of the policy and strategy was described as. Investment opportunities in the ethiopian aquaculture subsector. Myanmar national aquaculture development plan 20192023 see pdf file link, myanmar and english versions outlines the current state of. We must grow aquaculture production, whilst ensuring that we avoid the risks from disease and pollution and. From table 1 we can conclude that the need for feed is certainly there and that an additional feed mill is for sure a very good business opportunity. America usa aquaculture production rose more than 400 percent between 1980 and 2000 5. Aquaculture development zones adzs or focus areassuitable habitats in south africa. Problems and prospects by jerimoth kesena ekelemu department of fisheries, delta state university, abraka. This ghana fisheries and aquaculture development plan the plan describes the steps that will be taken to implement the policy over the next five years. Consultation on national strategic plan for sustainable aquaculture development.
The national aquaculture production grew from over 32,512 mty in. Ministry of fisheries and aquaculture development, republic of ghana login webmail search. Prospects and sustainability of aquaculture development in ghana. P, 40% of the animal protein intake and a substantial proportion. In order to fully exploit aquaculture to meet the national fish deficit, it is. The ghana fisheries and aquaculture sector development plan 20112016.
Republic of ghana longterm national development plan of ghana 20182057 outline the most secure democracy is the one that assures the basic necessities of life for its people as a fundamental duty. A is as a result of aquaculture mechanization which has led to increased productivity, labour efficiency and improved product quality. Ghanas aquaculture sector has seen significant growth in recent years. These provide a broad statutory and policy framework to ensure the ecologically sustainable management of ghanas marine, estuarine and freshwater isheries resources.
You may want to enter a picture or graphic address date this business plan is confidential and is the proprietary property of insert your business name here. This act, national aquaculture development act 16 usc 28012810. National aquaculture development authority of sri lanka naqda name. Development of aquaculture in ghana dutch aquaculture experts. These provide a broad statutory and policy framework to ensure the ecologically sustainable management of ghana s marine, estuarine and freshwater isheries resources. Challenges and opportunities for aquaculture comanagement.