Workshop of the Development of an Integrated Aquaculture and Fisheries Strategy for the Eastern Cape Province

The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council (ECSSEC) will host a two (2) day workshop to deliberate on the development of an Integrated Aquaculture and Fisheries

Strategy for the Eastern Cape Province.

As the custodian of rural development and food security programs in the province, the department plays a key role towards the development of the aquaculture and fisheries sectors.

Aquaculture and fisheries have the potential to meaningfully contribute towards food security, economic development, job creation, and rural development.

To support the sectors‘ sustainable growth, the Department needs to develop a strategy for the province in consultation with stakeholders from government and its agencies; organized labour, industry and associations; and community constituency.

The strategy will be inclusive in addressing the challenges of the sectors and support initiatives required for a sustainable development and management.

It will also nurture economic growth and investment, as well as other development opportunities within the sectors.

The Strategy will focus on setting goals and priorities; determining the actions required to achieve such goals; and mobilizing resources to accomplish the actions.

The Department invites members of the media to join this workshop, where government in collaboration with its entities and private sector will deliberate on how they will develop the sector collectively.

Source: Government of South Africa