TANGA, June 18 -- THE government has directed all development stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in the fisheries sector, to submit accurate and detailed project plans before implementation, to ensure proper coordination and avoid duplication of efforts.

The directive was issued by Dr Baraka Sekadende, Acting Director for Fisheries Resource Development at the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, during the opening of a stakeholders meeting on alternative livelihoods and marine value chains in Tanga on Tuesday.

Organised by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the meeting brought together partners engaging in marine and coastal conservation and development initiatives. Dr Sekadende warned that uncoo...