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Fisheries Development and Utilization Proclamation

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ethiopia, Council of Ministers/Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

2003ethiopiaAgriculture and Rural DevelopmentOther

The fisheries development and utilization proclamation fill the void of the absence of laws guiding the effective utilization of fisheries resources. The proclamation applies to all Ethiopian water bodies where fish are bred and fishing activities take place. The objectives of the proclamation include; conservation of fish biodiversity and an increase in the supply of safe fish for consumption.