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CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems - Annual Report 2021
Type: Report
This 2021 annual report describes the key achievements of the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH). During 2021, FISH focused on several key areas to achieve a successful and impactful closure of ...
Socio-economic and biological impacts of the fish-based feed industry for sub-Saharan Africa
Type: Internal Report
As populations grow and urbanize, demand also increases for animal-source foods, including farmed livestock and fish, and for feed products that can include fish-derived ingredients. Low- and middle-income countries are ...
CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems: A synthesis
Type: Brief
The fish agri-food system connects supplies of fish and other aquatic foods through multiple pathways and scales to diverse consumers across the planet and is a key component of the global agri-food systems. Fish and other ...
Fish breeding and genetics for improved productivity, profitability and sustainability of small-scale farms
Type: Brief
Faster growing tilapia strains demonstrate continued increase in growth rate in genetic improvement programs and superior profitability for farmers in Africa and South Asia, with reduced environmental impact.
New genetic ...
Pan-African workshop on strengthening organizational structures of non-state actors for sustainable small-scale fisheries in Africa
Type: Report
Small-scale fisheries play a vital role for the food security and livelihoods of millions of people globally, and in Africa in particular. Accordingly, the development of sustainable small-scale fisheries is an integral ...
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 ...
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 ...
The future of fish in Africa: employment and investment opportunities
Type: Journal Article
One of the most pressing challenges facing food systems in Africa is ensuring availability of a healthy and sustainable diet to 2.4 billion people by 2050. The continent has struggled with development challenges, particularly ...
WorldFish 2020 Annual Report
Type: Internal Report
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, economies and food systems everywhere. In response to the pandemic, WorldFish and its many partners across the public and private sectors worked to generate scientific evidence, ...
Final Evaluation of the FishTrade Project
Type: Internal Report
This external, independent evaluation assessed results of the European Union-funded Improving food security and reducing poverty through intraregional fish trade in sub-Saharan Africa (FishTrade) project managed by WorldFish, ...