Lake Malawi Fisheries Regulations, 1926-2016
This page offers access to the main fisheries-related regulations surrounding Lake Malawi that were legislated during the colonial and Independence era.
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This legislation speaks to the main legal and regulatory principles driving fisheries governance in the lake over the long-term.
For more on colonial laws and regulations, please see our Surveying the Fisheries in Colonial Lake Malawi StoryMap.
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Regulations
The Game Ordinance provided the colonial government with powers to legislate over the hunting and harvesting of animals, including fish.
First major fisheries regulations passed by the colonial government, focused largely on river fishing.
Extension of the Fishing Rules 1931, focused on non-African fishers operating in the south-east arm of Lake Malawi.
First comprehensive colonial fisheries regulations to cover both African and non-African fisheries.
First comprehensive fisheries regulations based by the independent government of Malawi, covering "traditional" and "commercial" fishing sectors.
Amending 1974 Act in line with attempts to initiate co-management regime.
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(Accessed via Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy)
Regulations updated in line with co-management approaches.
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(Accessed via Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy)
Rules for the participation of communities through establishment of Beach Village Committees and Fisherman's Associations within co-management regime.
(Accessed via Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy)
Policy outlining shift to more people-centred and participatory approach to fisheries management.
(Accessed via Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy)
Policy continuing to promote co-management and participation in fisheries management.
(Accessed via Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy)