Fisheries and Maritime Economy: Amy Mara Dièye Looks to Casamance to Reform the Sector

During a visit to Ziguinchor, Senegal’s Fisheries and Maritime Economy Minister Amy Mara Dièye consulted local stakeholders to help shape her department’s upcoming sector policy. Discussions addressed sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, infrastructure, product processing, youth employment and stronger economic support for women. The minister also handed equipment to women fish processors and boats to local artisanal fishing committees under the ANARÉ DIFAL project, funded by Japan and implemented by the FAO with partner support.