Browsing WorldFish Community by Author "Njaya, F."

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    • Analysis of power in fisheries co-management: experiences from Malawi 

      Njaya, F.; Donda, S.; Béné, C. (2011)
      Type: Journal Article
      In this article we analyze co-management arrangements in Malawi through the lenses of the concept of power. We focus the analysis at the local level where most of the more important actors operate. These include the fishing ...

    • Challenges to sustainable management of the lakes of Malawi 

      Jamu, D.; Banda, M.; Njaya, F.; Hecky, R. (2011)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper reviews the management challenges facing Malawi lakes and analyzes the management responses that have been developed to deal with these challenges. Malawi lakes are under considerable stress due to high population ...

    • Culture-based production systems: Options for the chambo in Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe 

      Kaunda E.K.W.; Njaya, F.; Jamu, D.I.; Ford, A. (2005)
      Type: Conference Paper
      The drastic decline of the chambo in Lake Malawi and Lake Malombe has sparked interest in its restoration to reach its maximum sustainable yield (MSY). The paper reviews several options that are applied worldwide and ...

    • The future of fish supply-demand in Malawi and its implications for nutrition security and poverty reduction 

      Tran, N.; Peart, J.; Rodriguez, U.; Chan, C.; Hoong, Y.; Siamudaala, V.; Njaya, F.; Kafakoma, R.; Nhuong Tran: 0000-0002-1813-4571; Chin Yee Chan: 0000-0001-8615-2678 (2022)
      Type: Working Paper
      Fish plays an important dietary and economic role in Malawi, providing 28% of animal protein intake. Per capita fish consumption increased from 10.7 kg in 2016 to about 12.6 kg in 2018. The contribution of fish to Malawi’s ...

    • Power struggle, dispute and alliance over local resources: analyzing 'democratic' decentralization of natural resources through the lenses of Africa inland fisheries 

      Béné, C.; Belal, E.; Baba, M.O.; Ovie, S.; Raji, A.; Malasha, I.; Njaya, F.; Andi, M.N.; Russell, A. (2009)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper is based on a global review of fisheries decentralization programs (co-management) in sub-Saharan Africa. Partly challenging the current narrative, but in line with experience in other sectors (e.g., forestry), ...

    • Sustaining and improving the contribution small-scale fisheries make to healthy and sustainable food systems in Malawi 

      Simmance, F.; Kanyumba, L.; Cohen, P.J.; Njaya, F.; Nankwenya, B.; Gondwe, E.; Manyungwa-Pasani, C.; Chimatiro, S.; Byrd, K.A.; O’Meara, L.; Robinson, J.; Ahern, M.; Wesana, J.; Kolding, J.; Cowx, I.; Gilbert, R.; Bunting, S.; Nico, G.; Franz, N.; Mills, D.J.; Pincus, L.; Chan, C.; Siamudaala, V.; Fiona Simmance: 0000-0001-9505-0198; Philippa Jane Cohen: 0000-0002-9987-1943; Kendra A Byrd: 0000-0003-4528-752X; Joshua Wesana: 0000-0003-1970-6241; Stuart Bunting: 0000-0003-0151-7733; David Jonathan Mills: 0000-0003-0181-843X; Lauren Pincus: 0000-0002-8883-7264; Chin Yee Chan: 0000-0001-8615-2678 (2021)
      Type: Brief
      An evidence policy brief on the contribution of small-scale fisheries to a healthy and sustainable food system in Malawi.

    • The Chambo restoration strategic plan 

      Banda, M; Jamu, D.; Njaya, F.; Makuliwa, M.; Maluwa, A. (eds.) (2005)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      The Chambo (Oreochromis karongae, O. squamipinnis and O. lidole) fisheries are essential to the food security of the majority of Malawians and a lifeline for rural and urban economies. The chambo fisheries, however, have ...