5.1 Based on this initial technical assistance survey as well as other surveys previously conducted in the country, it is shown that there is need for further surveys to be made on kinds and status of seaweed resources, extent of sites and areas where found, and possible lines of development that can be followed for accelerating seaweed production in the country.
5.2 The noticeable rapid changes in magnitude of seaweed harvest from the country suggests that seaweed farming should be started as early as possible. This can start with test plantings followed by establishment of pilot demonstration farms utilizing the most suitable sites as identified in this initial technical assistance.
5.3 Training of the required manpower for the development of seaweed production industry for the country should be undertaken at the earliest possible time. This will be at various levels from technologists and biologists to middle level technicians and extension workers, to skilled labourers and practical sea-weed farmers.
5.4 A technical assistance project in this field should be requested from suitable donor agencies such as UNDP/FAO or other possible sources. This can lead to transfer of technology in the farming and processing aspects and the acquisition of equipment and facilities which may be required for development. Such technical assistance project can also be a vehicle for providing the necessary training for the initial manpower required to start the industry.
5.5 Post-harvest technology for seaweed resources produced in the country should be given consideration and study. Whenever possible, the resource for export purposes should be processed to the maximum extent possible within the country of origin. Likewise, market studies for exportable seaweed products should be evaluated as a guide for future development programmes.
5.6 Depending on results that will be obtained on the planned technical assistance programme as well as local developments in this field, a Phase II development stage may logically follow. If the initial programme show positive results, expansion of development may be necessary. Credit assistance and integrated national development planning for this resource should be pursued as will be required.
