Browsing WorldFish Community by Author "Shikuku, K.M."

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    • Reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria's aquaculture sector contributes to sustainable development 

      Nukpezah, J.A.; Steensma, J.T.; Tran, N.; Shikuku, K.M.; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X (2020)
      Type: Blog
      While increasing fish production and productivity in the long term are practical strategies for increasing fish consumption that address malnutrition in Nigeria, reducing post-harvest losses of fish from farm-gate to ...

    • A review of the performance of fish seed systems in Africa 

      Shikuku, K.M.; Ochenje, I.; Muthini, D.; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X (2021)
      Type: Internal Report
      Globally, fish is one of the most important sources of animal protein and a key source of livelihood. In Africa, fish production has significantly increased in recent years, but the proportion of fish production relative ...

    • Scaling strategy: Upgrading fisheries science curriculum and training tools for Zambia and the SADC region 

      Mudege, N.; Shikuku, K.M.; Muzungaire, L.; Netsayi Mudege: 0000-0002-0389-1967; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X
      Type: Brief
      Improved performance of aquaculture value chains has been shown to promote economic, social, and environmental development in developing countries. Effective linkages of small and medium scale farmers to profitable value ...

    • Scoping study of feed models in Kenya 

      Mwema, C.M.; Mudege, N.; Shikuku, K.M.; Catherine Mawia Mwema: 0000-0001-8015-5747; Netsayi Mudege: 0000-0002-0389-1967; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X (2020)
      Type: Internal Report
      The scoping study was undertaken in Kirinyaga County in Kenya, on the 26th to 28th August 2020. Two sites with local feed mills operated by cooperatives formed the focus of the visit. The objective was to draw lessons on ...

    • Seed value chain development in the Global South: Key issues and new directions for public breeding programs 

      Donovan, J.; Rutsaert, P.; Spielman, D.; Shikuku, K.M.; Demont, M.; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X (2021)
      Type: Journal Article
      Where CGIAR breeding programs rely on the private sector for the multiplication and distribution of improved cultivars, persistent challenges have dampened their impact on varietal adoption and turnover rates. Part of the ...

    • Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania 

      Wang, P.; Tran, N.; Enahoro, D.; Chan, C.; Shikuku, K.M.; Rich, K.; Byrd, K.A.; Thilsted, S.H.; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Dolapo Enahoro: 0000-0002-4927-5617; Chin Yee Chan: 0000-0001-8615-2678; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X; Kendra A Byrd: 0000-0003-4528-752X; Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted: 0000-0002-4041-1651 (2021)
      Type: Journal Article
      Animal-source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients in many developing countries. However, there is limited information on the demand for ASF and the factors influencing their consumption. This study assessed ...

    • Step-by-step guide to conducting digital surveys for aquaculture performance assessment (Final published version) 

      Shikuku, K.M.; Delamare-Deboutteville, J.; Cheong, K.; Tran, N.; Debnath, P.P.; Ali, S.E.; Khor, L.; Jansen, M.D.; Verner-Jeffreys, D.; Zeller, M.; Khor, L.Y.; Aung, Y.M.; Chadag, V.; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X; Jerome Delamare-Deboutteville: 0000-0003-4169-2456; Kai Ching Cheong: 0000-0002-8115-417X; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Shimaa El Sayed Mohamed Ali: 0000-0002-0227-8124; Vishnumurthy Mohan Chadag: 0000-0002-2574-284X (2020)
      Type: Manual
      The WorldFish objective for sustainable aquaculture within the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH) focuses on enabling enterprises to progressively enhance production of aquatic foods in a more efficient ...

    • A step-by-step practical guide for participatory prioritization of climate smart aquaculture in Myanmar 

      Shikuku, K.M.; Tran, N.; Khin, M.; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571 (2019)
      Type: Manual
      This document describes a participatory methodology developed to help in prioritization of climate smart aquaculture technologies and practices in Myanmar.

    • Sustainable aquaculture development in sub-Saharan Africa 

      Ragasa, C.; Karisa, H.C.; Rurangwa, E.; Tran, N.; Shikuku, K.M.; Harrison Charo Karisa: 0000-0001-5323-794X; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X (2022)
      Type: Journal Article
      Sustainable aquaculture development in sub-Saharan Africa: Aquaculture must grow above the current rate of 11% per year to meet projected demand and reduce dependence on seafood imports. Government support and private ...

    • Technical efficiency of small-scale aquaculture in Myanmar: Does women’s participation in decision-making matter? 

      Aung, Y.M.; Khor, L.Y.; Tran, N.; Shikuku, K.M.; Zeller, M.; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X (2021)
      Type: Journal Article
      Efficient use of inputs is crucial for sustainable aquaculture productivity growth, increased profitability, and improved livelihoods in developing countries. Studies have shown that women’s participation in decision-making ...

    • A technical guideline on integrated aquaculture performance assessment 

      Zeller, M.; Khor, L.Y.; Tran, N.; Shikuku, K.M.; Rajaratnam, S.; Chan, C.; Aung, Y.M.; Campos, N.; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku: 0000-0003-2290-074X; Chin Yee Chan: 0000-0001-8615-2678 (2022)
      Type: Manual
      The aim of this guideline is to provide a methodological approach for an integrated aquaculture performance assessment. It was developed as a deliverable of the Scaling Systems and Partnerships for Accelerating the Adoption ...