Resilient small-scale fisheries: Recent submissions
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Illuminating Hidden Harvests country case study author: Elizabeth Palta Vega
Type: Blogllluminating Hidden Harvests (IHH): The contribution of small-scale fisheries to sustainable development is a collaborative study led by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Duke University, and WorldFish. In this ... -
Heritable variation in swimming performance in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and negative genetic correlations with growth and harvest weight
Type: Journal ArticleNile tilapia is predominantly produced in smallholder ponds without aeration. We hypothesize that Nile tilapia with high oxygen uptake efficiency (O2UE) may perform better under these conditions than Nile tilapia with low ... -
Fish for Livelihoods Newsletter (Oct - Dec 2020)
Type: NewsletterThis document entails information on what has been successfully achieved during the reporting period from October 2020 through December 2020. -
Fish for Livelihoods Newsletter (Jan - Mar 2021)
Type: NewsletterThis document entails brief information about the activities carried out in the quarter (Jan - Mar 2021) by the "Fish for Livelihoods" activity. -
Gender and the Political Economy of Fish Agri-food Systems in the Global South
Type: Book ChapterThe significance of fish for human nutrition, health, and livelihoods is increasingly recognized by and for people around the world, especially in the Global South. However, fisheries and aquaculture do not equally benefit ... -
Scaling strategy: Upgrading fisheries science curriculum and training tools for Zambia and the SADC region
Type: BriefImproved 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 ... -
In the Spotlight: Tasnuva Zaman
Type: BlogTasnuva Zaman is WorldFish's senior gender specialist based in Bangladesh. Zaman's research focuses on gender mainstreaming, which calls for an integrated gender perspective at all stages of development, and she works to ... -
Equitable digital tools can boost small-scale fisher livelihoods
(2021)Type: BlogIn low- and middle-income countries, ICTs can be used to assist small-scale fishers and fish workers, but illiteracy and unreliable internet connectivity need to be addressed to ensure marginalised fishers are not left behind. -
African women join forces to overcome COVID-19 challenges in aquatic food systems
Type: BlogAcross Africa, women working in aquatic food value chains are banding together to support their livelihoods and ensure the continued flow of fish despite COVID-19 lockdowns and disruptions. -
Gender assumptions harm progress on climate adaption and resilience, new study finds
Type: BlogOutdated assumptions around gender continue to hinder effective and fair policymaking and action for climate mitigation and adaptation, a new study published in Nature Climate Change has found. -
Inland fisheries critical for nourishing young children in sub-Saharan Africa, study reveals
Type: BlogInland fisheries are critical to supplying children with the nutritious, diverse diets required for cognitive development in rural sub-Saharan households, a new WorldFish research publication revealed. -
Innovation Platform Concept Paper
Type: ManualThe GIZ-funded piloting inclusive business models project seeks to set up an innovation platform with private and public actors to determine the various opportunities to support and supply inputs and services to local ... -
Enhanced Coastal Fisheries in Bangladesh II
Type: BriefEnhanced Coastal Fisheries in Bangladesh II (ECOFISH II) is a 5-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Jointly implemented by WorldFish and the Department of Fisheries (DOF), ... -
Sustainable and accessible fish feeds for small-scale fish farmers
(2021)Type: BriefImproving 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 ... -
The contribution of small-scale artisanal fisheries and aquaculture to food systems
Type: PosterSmall-scale fisheries and aquaculture value chains are important for the livelihoods of coastal communities worldwide. -
Youth in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture
(2021)Type: BriefYouth 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 ... -
Improved access to information on market and SSA technologies (BMPs)
Type: ManualThis manual is to assist in strengthening the skills, knowledge and attitudes of Small-Scale Aquaculture (SSA) household members with improved access to information on market and SSA technologies (BMPs) in Eastern and ... -
The rapid rise of agricultural mechanization in Myanmar
Type: Journal ArticleThe past decade has seen a resurgence of interest in the role of mechanization in agricultural development. This literature has given rise to debates over the design of institutions and policies to facilitate accelerated ... -
Fish for whom?: Integrating the management of social complexities into technical investments for inclusive, multi-functional irrigation
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleIrrigation represents a long-standing water sector investment in South East Asia. However, despite the undeni-able benefits of food production, an irrigation/rice-centric strategy is insufficient in a multi-dimensional ... -
IIED_Carrots and sticks: incentives to conserve hilsa fish in Myanmar. Semi-Annual Report April 2020 – September 2020
Type: Donor ReportThe report outlines the progress over 6 month (April – Sept 2020) of the activities implemented by WorldFish under the Darwin Initiative, Carrots and sticks: incentives to conserve hilsa fish in Myanmar project.
