The objective of the Policy framework sand Reform strategy for fisheries and aquaculture in Africa (PFRS) is to create an environment policy environment for increasing the contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to food security, livelihoods and wealth. Improving governance through rational fisheries management plans is therefore considered as a strategic mechanism to achieve this objective.

There is an existing understanding among fishers whose livelihoods depend on inland fisheries in the Northern Africa region that they are extremely important sources of livelihoods. However, poor information on the status of the inland fisheries and the role they play in the economy of the region are preventing an accurate and comprehensive valuation of the inland fisheries. Few countries in the region report national fish production estimates to FAO. Throughout the current study, it was obvious that some governments consider fisheries sector as a major contributor to the country GDP, however, some other countries are not.