Fishing and aquaculture in Algeria: action plan to 2028 presented on Radio Algérienne
According to Radio Algerienne, the General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture presented its orientations to 2028, including training.
In short
According to Radio Algerienne, an official of the General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture presented an action plan to 2028. It covers marine and continental aquaculture and training. Nine specialised institutions offer two intakes a year, in October and February.
Key points
- Action plan to 2028 for fisheries and aquaculture, according to Radio Algerienne.
- Priorities named: production, research, capacities, investment and partnerships.
- Nine specialised training institutions along the coast.
- Two intakes a year: October and February.
- Validation of professional experience introduced in 2024 for fishers without a diploma, with a success rate of about 70%.
What the General Directorate presented
According to Radio Algerienne, the General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, set out its orientations on a Radio Chaîne 2 programme. The action plan runs to 2028.
The official said the strategy aims at developing marine and continental aquaculture, including in the Saharan regions.
- Higher production
- Research development
- Strengthening of capacities
- Investment
- Partnerships
Training and intakes
According to the same source, nine specialised institutions along the coast provide training suited to market needs. They welcome young people of different school levels.
The specialities named cover fishing, aquaculture, professional underwater diving, vessel navigation and engine maintenance. There are two intakes, in October and February.
Validation of professional experience
Radio Algerienne reports that the validation of professional experience, introduced in 2024, is for experienced fishers who have no diploma. Their skills are officially recognised after an assessment before a specialised jury.
The success rate is about 70%, according to the official.
Frequently asked questions
What is the horizon of the fisheries and aquaculture action plan?
According to Radio Algerienne, the action plan presented by the General Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture runs to 2028.
When are the intakes at fisheries training institutions?
According to Radio Algerienne, there are two intakes, in October and February.
Who can have professional experience validated in fisheries?
According to Radio Algerienne, the scheme introduced in 2024 is for experienced fishers without a diploma. An assessment takes place before a specialised jury.