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COVID-19 impacts on women fish processors and traders in sub-Saharan Africa: 10 recommendations for building forward better
Type: Brief
Women participate in all parts of fish food systems but are most visible in post-harvest processing and trade of fish. More than 90 percent of women in the African fisheries and aquaculture sector earn their livelihoods ...
Strengthening small-scale fisheries for food and nutrition security, human well-being and environmental health in Zambia
Type: Brief
Zambia is rich in aquatic resources with 15 million ha of water in the form of rivers, lakes and swamps. These water bodies support diverse and widespread capture fisheries, particularly small-scale fisheries (SSF) that ...
Sustaining and improving the contribution small-scale fisheries make to healthy and sustainable food systems in Malawi
Type: Brief
An evidence policy brief on the contribution of small-scale fisheries to a healthy and sustainable food system in Malawi.
Advancing Climate Smart Aquaculture Technologies (ACliSAT). A means for poverty reduction and food security
Type: Brief
The ACliSAT project aims to improve pond designs for efficient water utilization, and adopt improved fish feeding practices, as well as adaptation of improved culture practices of Nile Tilapia to stimulate growth in emerging ...
Nutrient-rich small fish production, processing and marketing in Myanmar and Zambia (SPM)
Type: Brief
The factsheet provides a brief overview of the project "Nutrient-rich small fish production, processing, and marketing in Myanmar and Zambia". The project is funded by the Institute of Food Technologists based in the US ...
Enhancing productivity and resilience of water systems by integrating fisheries
Type: Brief
Inland capture fisheries are the primary source of livelihoods and food and nutrition security in many low- and middle-income countries, but are often adversely impacted by irrigation infrastructure.
With over 300 million ...
Sustainable and accessible fish feeds for small-scale fish farmers
Type: Brief
Improving feed accessibility for small-scale fish farmers is crucial to the inclusive growth of aquaculture. “Nutritious pond feeds” nourish the farmed fish and the pond organisms that help break down fish wastes and produce ...
Youth in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture
Type: Brief
Youth is considered to be the transition period between childhood and adulthood, and as such
encompasses a diverse group of individuals. Differences in gender, caste, class, sexuality and ability influence livelihood ...
Scaling strategy: Upgrading fisheries science curriculum and training tools for Zambia and the SADC region
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 ...
Biosecurity practices for tilapia hatcheries: A case of Zambia
Type: Brief
Globally, aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector, and the industry’s growth in Zambia is largely anchored on production from tilapia species (Oreochromis spp). This growing industry, currently estimated at 45,670.49 ...