266. Fishing is the 4th largest economic activity and employs 250,000 people with an annual production of 80,000 tonnes per year (Food security profile report). Chad indeed has the possibility to develop aquaculture owing to a favourable natural environment and geographic setting as well as a promising economic environment characterized by an increasing demand for fish products. 267. The Government initiated a fisheries development programme and established the Fisheries Development Project (PRODEPECHE). It also adopted a strategic framework for the development of aquaculture. PRODEPECHE aims to improve fisheries management by increasing the level of production to 60,000 tonnes per year. The contribution of aquaculture is expected to offset the deficit caused by population growth. The objective is to increase fish consumption to reach the average consumption rate in Africa of 8.5 kg/person/year. Rivers and lakes are abundant with fish resources and provide a source of food for households. 268. Revenue from meat has increased following the reconstitution of herds after the 1973 drought. Total production of meat and offal is in the order of 100 to 130,000 tonnes per year (Source: FAO). 269. There is also the 2009-2016 National Livestock Plan (PNDE). Indeed, livestock farming employs more than 40% of the total population and 80% of the rural population. In 2001, 223,475 tonnes of milk, all species included, were produced as a result. The establishment of a sub-regional institution, CEBEVIRHA, should also be mentioned. Decree No. 040/M/SG/DSTM/SHS of 29/02/2000 prohibits the transportation of meat in non-compliant vehicles within N'Djaména which ensures that the population consumes safe and healthy meat. 270. To improve the living conditions of the population, the Government had created a ministry in charge of micro-finance, which was later merged with the Ministry of Finance. Microfinance services therefore continue to be provided through agreements signed between the Government and microfinance institutions. I. Right to safe drinking water and sanitation 271. Article 14 of the African Charter stipulates that “All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development. The Government has adopted several legislative measures relating to the water sector, including the following:  Act No. 16/PR/99 of 18 August 1999 establishing the Water Code and its implementing decrees and orders;  The Water and Sanitation Master Plan approved in 2003. Page 60 sur 87