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Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa: creating a conducive and enabling environment for the fish sector to create equitable, social and economic development in Africa
(AU-IBAR, 2026) AU-IBAR
The geographic scope of the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture (PF&RS) covers all member states of the African Union. The PF&RS focusses on marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the post-harvest sector, and recognizes that fish is a valuable and vital renewable resource which, if properly managed, can provide important benefits to present and future generations of human-kind. The PF&RS acknowledges the diversity of uses of fish resources and advocates a broad, inclusive approach to fisheries management and aquaculture development. The framework is based on a clear vision and achievable objectives. Both the vision and goal are in line with the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and strategies that have been adopted by many governments to stimulate economic growth and modernize development in their respective countries. Furthermore, it is evidence-based, takes a holistic view of issues and is pragmatic and precautionary in its approach.
Enhancing Sustainable Fisheries Management and Aquaculture Development in Africa: A programme for accelerated reform of the sector
(AU-IBAR, 2026) AU-IBAR
The objective is to enhance sustainable fisheries and aquaculture contribution to achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063’s objectives and the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa, notably food security, livelihoods, and wealth creation
Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Small-scale Octopus Fisheries: A Call for Capacity Building, Processing, Value Addition and Infrastructure Development for Increased Market Access and Sustainability.
(AU-IBAR, 2026-05-28) Nounou, Amil Affane; Fulanda, Bernerd M.; Seisay, Mohamed (Editor); Achieng, Stephanie (Editor)
Small-scale octopus fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean are important sources of food, income and employment, particularly for women and youth in coastal communities. However, the sector is constrained by weak post-harvest infrastructure, inadequate cold-chain systems, limited value addition, poor compliance with quality standards, climate change and weak fisheries governance. Drawing on outcomes from a regional workshop held in Moroni, Comoros, in March 2026, this policy brief calls for coordinated investment in capacity building, processing technologies, market access, sustainable fisheries management and regional cooperation. Strengthening these areas will reduce post-harvest losses, improve livelihoods, enhance competitiveness and support the long-term conservation of marine ecosystems and octopus resources in the Western Indian Ocean. The abstract reflects the policy brief’s emphasis on infrastructure, value addition, climate resilience, inclusive participation and sustainable fisheries governance.
African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS) - Strategic Action Plan and Resource Mobilisation Strategy
(AU-IBAR, 2026) Chimatiro, Dr. Sloans; Tayali Analytics
The African Platform for Regional Institutions in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Systems (APRIFAAS), created in 2015, is a dynamic network of specialised regional organisations dedicated to advancing fisheries, aquaculture and ocean governance in Africa. The Strategic Plan was developed through a consultative and participatory process. The process involved the following major activities: - literature review of APRIFAAS key documents, including those of the CAMFA 1 and 2, PFRS, AFRM; review of global literature of theoretical underpins of functional multi-stakeholder platforms with similar functions as APRIFAAS; design of a questionnaire and administrations of such questionnaire among the major stakeholders of APRIFAAS; and facilitation of a three-day strategy development workshop that was held during the 8th APRIFAAS General Assembly, production of draft strategic and resource mobilisation plan document, validation of draft strategic and resource mobilisation plan; and production of final strategic and resource mobilisation plan document.
Policy Orientation Paper: Regional MCS Systems for Protection of Aquatic Biodiversity and Environment towards healthy ecosystems and fish stocks in the IGAD Region
(AU-IBAR, 2026) Fulanda, Bernerd M.; Talma, Jude; Seisay, Mohamed; Mokenye, Joel; Guebama, Hellen; .Degen, Eshete; Anteneh, Wassie; Fortes, Delvis
Aquatic ecosystems across the IGAD region, encompassing the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Western Indian Ocean, major inland lakes such as Victoria and Turkana, and extensive transboundary river basins including the Nile, represent a critical foundation for food security, livelihoods, employment, and economic growth. These ecosystems support millions of people directly and indirectly through fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, and ecosystem services, while also contributing significantly to national economies and regional stability. However, their sustainability is increasingly under threat from a combination of anthropogenic and environmental pressures, most notably Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, habitat degradation, pollution, invasive species, and the accelerating impacts of climate change.