Study on Aquaculture Policy Frameworks in the Pacific Region Regional

ACP FISH II - Project Dates:
May 2013 - October 2013

Description of Project:
The purpose of this contract is to assess the adequacy of aquaculture policy frameworks of Pacific ACP states with a view to developing an enabling environment for the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Pacific region.

The work covers:
• Regional and national policy frameworks governing aquaculture in the ACP Pacific states reviewed and assessed;
• guidelines for developing aquaculture policies frameworks developed and validated;
• a training module on aquaculture policy guidelines developed;
• awareness among PICT policymakers about the policy elements that need to be incorporated into national aquaculture policies increased.