2. Development policies
2.1 Fisheries development plan
The macro policy pertaining to aquaculture is to increase fisheries production from aquaculture at the rate of five percent per year. Freshwater aquaculture is aimed mainly for domestic consumption whereas coastal aquaculture is aimed for both domestic consumption as well as for export. The policy is to be achieved through; - increase production efficiency by improving management and cultured technic. - improve the environmental compatibility of aquaculture production system. - develop and rehabilitate infrastructure needed for the expansion of production and trade