Generation, flow and utilisation of information on the regional fish trade

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to provide an in-depth understanding of information generation, flow and utilization within Uganda’s regional fish trade. The study was carried out at district headquarters, border points, landing sites and border markets, involving DFOs, Customs Officials, BMU executives and market managers. Authority and purpose of data collection 2. The Authority that required DFR, DFOs and BMUs to collect regional data was the Fish Act, for which MAAIF through DFR was the custodian. Within the decentralisation framework, however, this authority was devolved to the Districts, under the responsibility of the CAOs. Customs Officials were required to collect data by URA.