Yemen’s fishing industry is going to receive a US$25 million credit from the World Bank to improve fisheries resources management and conservation.
To manage fisheries resources in a sustainable manner, Yemen needs improved planning information and research, and clear fisheries management plans for effective fishing monitoring, control, surveillance, says a press statement from the World Bank. In addition, infrastructure and institutional capacity needs to be strengthened to foster the growth of a modern fisheries sector capable of producing and regularly supplying good quality fish to foreign and local markets. In response to these challenges, the Government of Yemen is working in partnership with donors in implementing the Fisheries Sector Development Strategy which focuses on improving fisheries sector management and infrastructure.
TrayambkeshwarSinha, Project Task Team Leader said: “The project will have a wide ranging beneficial impact in Yemen and will allow artisan fishermen to derive increased incomes through better fish handling, quality and marketing. The improved quality of fish will promote local health safety and allow Yemen to sustain its fresh fish exports".
In its first year, the Fisheries Management and Conservation Project will be launched in all coastal Governorates along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden coast. The project will improve support to artisan fishermen through improved fish landing and auction facilities. Ice plants for improved fish preservation will also be provided. The project will also help the Ministry of Fisheries undertake more effective fisheries research, resource management planning, and fish landing regulation activities for sustainable management and conservation of fisheries resources.
Yemen has also been granted US$9.5 million for fisheries development from the EU.
