Barlavento Chamber chief calls for more support for Cape Verdean aquaculture
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
Jorge Maurício, president of the Barlavento Chamber of Commerce, is calling on Cape Verdean authorities to provide greater support for aquaculture, presented as a means of diversifying the economy, reducing imports and creating jobs. He made the call at the opening of an international conference in São Vicente, on the sidelines of Expomar, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Jorge Maurício, president of the Barlavento Chamber of Commerce, has called on the authorities to provide greater support for aquaculture in Cape Verde, Expresso das Ilhas reports. He was speaking at the opening of the International Conference on Aquaculture, held in São Vicente as part of Expomar.
Jorge Maurício believes developing the sector could diversify Cape Verde’s economy, reduce imports and create jobs. He notably cited the potential for producing prawns and high-value marine species such as tuna and wahoo.
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