The study deals with the assessment of the public policies developed by the Secretaria Especial de Aquicultura e Pesca da Presidência da República (Seap/PR) in the field of Fishing Extension from 2003 to 2008 in Cabedelo, Paraíba. The evaluation was based on documents and interviews with people working in different fishery sectors. The analysis was accomplished having the local development as the main focus point.
Public policy; Fishing extension; Local development