Fishery statistics in the Yemen Arab Republic

The paper evaluates the existing status of fisheries statistics in the Yemen Arab Republic and describes the type of fishery data that are needed for economic evaluation of fisheries and biological/stock assessment studies. A phased plan of development of an adequate statistical system extending over a period of three years is proposed. The system is based on regional concepts and uniform definitions of statistical items to facilitate inter and intra country comparability of the collected fisher y data. The methods of collection of data are furnished; the facility requirement by way of man-power and equipment is examined. The cost estimate for running the three year programme is worked out and the potential benefits are indicated.