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Report of the mission on Egyptian fisheries administration, 8 October - 7 November 1978

Year of publication 1979

Pages 26

Author Eddie, G.C.;Ferraresi, F.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) The Egyptian fishery industry has much undeveloped potential, especially in aquaculture, and there is a very strong domestic demand for its products. There is also much scope for reducing costs of production. The present fisheries administration is fragmented and lacks coordination. It does not possess the organizational structure necessary to carry out many of the tasks it should perform if it is to serve, develop and regulate the fishery industry so as to fulfil its potential. The present admi nistration also lacks senior staff with appropriate professional qualifications and with the knowledge and experience of the unusually complex industry that are necessary if legislators and administrators are to receive sound advice. It is difficult to identify a corporate legal personality capable of handling international assistance funds including development loans. A Mission was arranged as the result of a request by the Government to FAO, and formed part of the activities of the FAO/UNDP In dian Ocean Programme. The present report presents the findings and recommendations given by the Mission staff.

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