Research, Statistics and Information Management (RSIM)
THE DIRECTORATE:
- Conducts and commissions research, compiles and analyses data for the Ministry in the areas of Culture and Capture Fisheries as well as Post-Harvest and Marketing.
- Compiles all information pertaining to the Ministry in line with its activities and programmes.
- Creates and maintains data bank for effective and efficient decision-making.
- Facilitates the projection of the image of the sector by disseminating information on the Ministry’s policies, activities and procedures.
Provides a mechanism for receiving feedback on the Ministry’s policies and activities
The Directorate is composed of the following units:
- Research and Statistics Unit: It conducts research into activities of the Ministry and also ensures that requisite data is available for decision-making especially in the areas of Culture and Capture fisheries as well as post-harvest and marketing.
- Library and Documentation Unit: The Unit is responsible for the Library and collates the required data to create a database for the Ministry.
- Information Technology/Information Management Unit: It initiates and maintains information technology network and infrastructure for the Ministry. It also develops supports and integrates new technologies into the operations of the Ministry.
