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fisheries sectors. The table below lists additional governmental entities involved in ensuring
food security in Oman.
Table 60: Government Bodies Involved in Food Security in Oman
Ministry of Commerce and Industry Responsible for registration and regulations of
commercial businesses.
Ministry of Transport and Communication Responsible for logistics support
Ministry of Regional Municipality and
Water Resources
Responsible for water resource assessment and
irrigation
Ministry of Health Responsible for managing health and nutriti on
programs
Ministry of Environment and Climate
Affairs
Responsible for climate change monitoring
Figure 31: Oman- Organizational Structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Other governmental entities that are working in the area of food security consist of Public
Authority of Stores and Food Reserve, Oman Food Investment Holding Company, Oman
Aquaculture Development Company , Agriculture and Fisheries Development Fund, Oman
Investment Fund, State General Reserve Fund and Food Security Committee (Chamber of
Commerce Industry).