Oecd ilibrary relative effects of fisheries support policies. According to the department of fisheries there are two key species cultured in uganda contributing over 90 percent of the total aquaculture production in the country. Animal industry and fisheries the republic of uganda theme enhancing agricultural productivity for job creation. Uganda has a long tradition of artisanal fisheries an estimated 80 per cent of. Pdf linking national fisheries policy to livelihoods on the shores. The national agriculture policy nap comprehensive africa agriculture developmental program caadp. Most of aquaculture in uganda is done in ponds, the average size 500m2. Aff agriculture, forestry and fisheries agribee agricultural black economic empowerment ag auditorgeneral apap agricultural policy action plan app annual performance plan arc agricultural research council armc audit and risk management committee ati agricultural training institute au african union asrdc agriculture and sustainable rural. Download nafirri profile national fisheries resources research. National fisheries resources research institute, jinja, uganda. In 2016 voters reelected museveni to a fifth fiveyear term and returned an. Well noted among the interventions are measures to. The uganda vision 2040 identifies agriculture as one of the key opportunities to harness.
The results show that all have the potential to provoke overfishing, to lead to fish stocks being overfished, to encourage illegal, unreported or unregulated iuu fishing and to increase fleet capacity, but that their effects can vary significantly both in scale and how they are. Pdf linking national fisheries policy to livelihoods on. According to the uganda national household survey unhs 201617, the bigger proportion of the working population is engaged in agriculture, forestry and fishing 65%. Pdf assessment of national aquaculture policies and. Fisheries policy in uganda emphasises both development of. Box 1625, jinja, uganda 2 fisheries resources research institute, p. The ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries maaif, in. Fisheries, aquaculture and development introduction despite the signi. Ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries agriculture for food and income security warm congratulations on the occasion of the swearingin of h. O box 102 entebbe uganda ministry of water and environment plot 2228 port bell road luzira p. Forestry policy has undergone a series of changes since then, alternating between. Within the union framework, the revolutionary government of zanzibar has full mandate over the management of the fisheries located in its territorial waters 12 nautical miles and internal waters which means the waters extending westward out to the equidistance line between tanzania mainland and zanzibar. In particular, the policy should state whether or not it applies to seeds of all crops and plants grown in uganda. The proposed bill is part of efforts by the ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries maaif to provide an enabling policy and.
The effects of six common forms of fisheries support are estimated using a bioeconomic model of the global fishery. Uganda 2018 human rights report executive summary uganda is a constitutional republic led since 1986 by president yoweri museveni of the national resistance movement nrm party. National policies for the sector are enshrined in the national fisheries policy may. Ministry of agriculture, animal industry, and fisheries maaif, as well asby targeting a small group. This was followed with the second management plan for the period 2009 to 2014. Uffca uganda fisheries and fish conservation association. North african catfish has overtaken nile tilapia and is now the most common culture species in the country, with production in 2004 at 3. Allison and others published linking national fisheries policy to livelihoods on the shores of lake kyoga, uganda find, read and cite all the research you need on. Malawi national fisheries and aquaculture policy 2016. Gap analysis of national and regional fisheries and. A case of bmc at masese beach in jinja district muzige idi 2004hd142226u a research dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of master of arts in public administration and management. A focus on understanding institutions that mediate access to, and.
Ministry of natural resources and environmental affairs, department of fisheries publication date. The policy aims at providing overall policy guidance for the conservation and development of wildlife resources of uganda. It is with great pleasure that i present the uganda wildlife policy, 2014 which was approved by cabinet under minute 70 ct 2014 on 12 th march 2014. So much so that if fishing practices prior to the fisheries policy are to continue over the projected period 2006 to 2017, per capita fish consumption in. The perception of communities as homogeneous and concern over representation and accountability of structures are key critiques of communitybased natural resource management cbnrm. There is no data on natural resource rent and yet this could constitute a. National environment management authority nema and uganda bureau of statistics. Fao reported that ten of fastest growing aquaculture sectors were in africa egypt, uganda, kenya, zambia. States should work together to introduce trade regulations and procedures that in particular support regional trade in products from smallscale fisheries and taking intoaccount the agreements under the world trade organization wto, bearing in mind therights and obligations of wto members whereappropriate. The fisheries of lake victoria harvesting biomass at the expense of biodiversity richard ogutuohwayo.
The plank canoes are generally 4 to 12 m in length and dugout canoes average 3. Aquaculture for increased fish production in east africa. The first fisheries management plan was developed in 2001 and implemented from 2005 to 2008. Challenges and opportunities for small scale fisheries in. The policy sets the stage for water resources management and will guide development efforts aimed at achieving the maximum net benefit for uganda from her water resources for the present and future.
Mozambique, myanmar and uganda and provides policy conclusions and recommendations for action by stakeholders in ldcs and their development partners. The reforms in agricultural research in uganda led to formation of a national agricultural research. The world bank supports africas commitment to invest in sustainable fisheries as a way to build the resilience and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities. Animal industry and fisheries ministerial policy statement vote. Objective xxii a provides that the state shall take. A revision of the national fisheries and aquaculture policy of 2001. In order to subdue the challenges, government will in the medium term focus on taking advantage of the opportunities in the sector through promoting investments that are geared towards increasing production. Fisheries and aquaculture provide food for hundreds of millions of people around the world every day, and employ over 10% of the worlds population, many of them women.
For the first time, uganda has a clear documented and referenceable written national water policy. Maaif ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries. Since 2005, the africa program for fisheries has focused on sustainable use of the marine resources, governance of the sector and deep engagement with coastal communities. However, marine and aquatic ecosystems are under stress from climate change, fishing pressure, and pollution from various. Most of the fisheries in kenya, uganda and tanzania are in lake victoria. National fisheries and aquaculture policy 2017 uganda is a party to the convention on biological diversity cbd of 1992. Policy 2003 followed by the national agricultural research. National irrigation policy agricultural transformation through irrigation development ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries plot 1418 lugard avenue, entebbe p. Assessment of national aquaculture policies and programmes in uganda. The national seed policy should clearly state its scope. National wetland policies uganda the republic of uganda national policy for the conservation and management of wetland resources ministry of natural resources 1995 contents foreword executive summary overview 1.
Uganda national agriculture policy uganda journalists. National fisheries and aquaculture policy 2016 cepa. Uganda bureau of statistics ubos was established by the act of parliament in 1998 as a. To the extent that it is a national seed policy, it should. Agriculture remains the major source of livelihood in uganda. In terms of improving ugandas draft national seed policy, the following major recommendations are important. North african catfish has overtaken nile tilapia and is now the most common culture species in the country, with production in 2004 at 3 859. Uganda s first forestry policy was written in 1929. Ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries, kampala, uganda sarnissa.
We, therefore, reiterate governments firm commitment to implementing this uganda food and nutrition policy. A guide for usaid staff and partners june 20 disclaimer the authors views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the united states. Fisheries profile sector the fisheries sector remains the second highest foreign exchange earner for uganda. Management challeneges of freshwater fisheries in africa. This national agriculture policy nap has been formulated in line with the constitution of the republic of uganda.
The european maritime and fisheries fund is also providing financial support to the many local initiatives that turn policy into projects on the ground. Fisheries profile sector uganda investment authority. Balirwa2 1 lake victoria fisheries organisation, p. Objective xi ii of the constitution provides that the state shall stimulate agricultural, industrial, technological and scientific development by adopting appropriate policies and enactment of enabling legislation. Pdf aquaculture for increased fish production in east africa. The national fisheries policy, and in a greater extent, the new fisheries law to be passed, are claimed to reflect the principles enshrined in the code of conduct. The ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries. Ugandan fisheries development association ufda is an ngo committed to combining scientific and practical work with community empowerment projects that sustain many ecologically based developments. Capture fisheries in uganda are characterized by plank canoes and to a lesser extent, fibreglass boats. The study argues that, if nationally or regionally imposed standards are harmonized.
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