I am glad that Mudane Abdirashid Xirsi became the minister of fisheries. This man is a technocrat with a good track record. He's part of Mudug's finest.
The Somalia Fisheries Forum 2017 will serve as a platform for dialogue and collaboration for sustainable progress in Somaliaβs fishing sector. Somalia boasts the longest coastline in continental Africa and has the potential to support a robust and productive fishing industry. Currently, the domestic fishing sector is relatively small due to recent conflict and insufficient regulation and enforcement.
The Forum will explore various themes, including implementing fisheries management, increasing consumer demand, expanding production and processing, and financing fishing companies. The conference will be organized to address broad tracks of Finance, Strategy, and Management
This conference will bring together fisheries management experts, donors, technical experts, development partners, and Somaliaβs fishing community. The aim is to engage in a series of practical discussions to organize, collaborate, and advance Somaliaβs fishing sector.
Can't wait for the roads that connect our coastal cities to our big cities to finalise. The road of Eyl-Garowe and Garacad-Gaalkayo will give a much needed boost to our vibrant fishing industry.