The Blue Economy at the Heart of a New Training Program

The forum on sustainable financing for fisheries and aquaculture will be held on May 27 and 28 in Anosy. During the opening ceremony, Ambassador Roland Kobia emphasized the importance of this sector for Madagascar.

According to him, fisheries and aquaculture can create jobs, generate wealth, and contribute to environmental protection. “This is a sector with great potential for the country,” he declared. Le Diplomate applauds the organization of this forum by the Ministry of Fisheries, in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission and the EU-funded Ecofish program.

Roland Kobia also noted that Madagascar benefits from a stable fisheries agreement that has been in place for several years. This agreement generates approximately 5 million EUR per year, representing half of the sector’s export revenue. Furthermore, two maritime missions are in place in the Indian Ocean to combat illegal fishing.

A new vocational training program has just been launched, targeting young people, especially girls, in fields such as the blue economy. Funded with 35 million EUR (180 billion ariary), it aims to train young people based on market needs to facilitate their professional integration.

This forum strengthens cooperation between Madagascar and the EU for sustainable fisheries, a source of economic development and the protection of natural resources.