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Support for the Development of Aquaculture Professions in Morocco - GCP/MOR/054/NOR

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) The project was part of the continuing efforts implemented by the Kingdom of Morocco in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, in line with the Halieutisstrategy. Its objective was to meet growing demand for technical assistance from aquaculture operators and to develop a skilled workforce for the management of planned farms off the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. The project, which was to be implemented in two phases, was designed with a view to establishing two demonstration/training stations off Sidi Ifni through a public-private partnership, in fish and shellfish farming respectively. These facilities will serve as a practical basis for the training of trainers, specialized and skilled workers across all aquaculture trades, and will be combined with theoretical training at the Maritime Professional Qualification Center (MPQC) in Sidi Ifni.

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