Hodh ELCharghi:Fisheries Minister Supervises launch of Continental Fishing Program

The Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, Mr. Abdel Aziz Ould Dahi, supervised, Thursday at the lake of Mahmouda, in the municipality of Bei Bave( Nema), the launch of the continental fishing program.

The program, which is executed in coordination between the Department of Fisheries and Maritime Economy and those of Industry and Mines, Rural Development and Environment, Sustainable Development, and the delegation of Taazour, aims to combat poverty in the targeted zones, reinforce food security, create jobs, launch income-generating activities, and make the populations settle in their land.

In his speech, the Minister said that this program enjoys particular attention from the government due to its role in employment and the fight against malnutrition. He stressed that the program is an integral part of the extended program « my priorities,» which aims to alleviate the economic consequences of COVID-19, promote productive sectors, and support the private sector.

He added that 2500 persons would be trained on different activities related to fishing, 250 women have already received training on fish processing techniques, and 90 fishermen have already been trained.