Central
The central government is responsible for:
- The overall policy and legislation;
- The adoption of the Fishery Sector Development
- Strategy and Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Administration Plan;
- Aquaculture research and development.
- International cooperation;
- Investment;
- Scientific research projects.
- Ensuring compliance with legislation across all levels of government.
- Maritime Trade in the Fisheries sector.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Water Administration
Regional
Regional Fishery Inspectorate offices are in charge of registry.
Local
Local authorities are responsible for:
- Local consultative
commissions for fisheries and aquaculture (advisory bodies). - Licensing.
- Information and promotion of local fisheries.