Value chains and nutrition: Recent submissions
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Analysis of the retailer value chain segment in five governorates
(2012)Type: ReportThis study is the third output of the SDC-funded “Improving Employment and Income through Development of Egyptian Aquaculture” (IEIDEAS), a three-year project being jointly implemented by the WorldFish Center and CARE ... -
The market for Egyptian farmed fish
(2012)Type: ReportEgypt’s aquaculture production (921,585 tonnes in 2010) is by far the largest of any African country. The aquaculture sector, dominated by semi-intensive pond production of tilapia, makes a significant contribution to ... -
The Structure and margins of the Lake Chilwa fisheries in Malawi: a value chain analysis
(2012)Type: ReportSmall freshwater pelagic fisheries in closed lakes are very important to millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa providing livelihoods and nutritional security. However, returns from these fisheries have been shown to ... -
Value-chain analysis of Egyptian aquaculture [in Arabic]
(2012)Type: ReportEgypt’s aquaculture production (705,490 tonnes in 2009) is by far the largest of any African country and places it 11th in terms of global production. The aquaculture sector makes a significant contribution to income, ... -
Improved management, increased culture and consumption of small fish species can improve diets of the rural poor
(2012)Type: Book ChapterIn many low-income countries with water resources, small fish species are important for the livelihoods, nutrition and income of the rural poor. The small size of fish favours frequent consumption by and nutrition of the ... -
Value-chain analysis: an assessment methodology to estimate Egyptian aquaculture sector performance
(2012)Type: Journal ArticleEgypt's aquaculture production (705,490 tonnes in 2009) is by far the largest of any African country and places it 11th in terms of global aquaculture production. The aquaculture sector in Egypt is now a mature one having ... -
The potential of nutrient-rich small fish species in aquaculture to improve human nutrition and health
(2012)Type: Conference PaperSmall fish are a common food and an integral part of the everyday carbohydraterich diets of many population groups in poor countries. These populations also suffer from undernutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies ... -
Value chain analysis: shrimp, prawn and tilapia from the southern region of Bangladesh & feasibility analysis: brackish water sea-bass in the southern region in Bangladesh
(2012)Type: ReportThe WorldFish Center is implementing the FtF Aquaculture Project in 20 southern districts in Bangladesh. The project is implemented under USAID’s Feed the Future initiative in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh. ... -
Assessment of the carp seeds value chain in Southern Bangladesh
(2012)Type: ReportThe Aquaculture for Income and Nutrition (AIN) project implemented by World Fish and funded by USAID, aims at increasing aquaculture production in 20 districts of Southern Bangladesh (Greater Khulna, Greater Barisal, Greater ... -
Fish for food security and improved nutrition: Rich in calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin A
(2013)Type: PosterSmall fish eaten whole are particularly rich in calcium, iron and zinc and some in vitamin A which are more effectively absorbed than these nutrients in plants-source foods -
Fish - more than just another commodity
(2013)Type: BriefThis brief highlights the contribution of wild capture fisheries to nutritional security in fish dependent developing countries. It is intended to stimulate debate around two broad themes: (1) when should the focus of ... -
Meeting the food and nutrition needs of the poor: the role of fish and the opportunities and challenges emerging from the rise of aquaculture
(2013)Type: Journal ArticlePeople who are food and nutrition insecure largely reside in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and for many, fish represents a rich source of protein, micronutrients and essential fatty acids. The contribution of fish to household ... -
Fish diversity and fish consumption in Bangladesh
(2013)Type: Book ChapterBangladesh prides itself on being very rich in fish diversity. Its numeroud and diverse inland waterbodies and paddy fields are home to over 267 freshwater fish species. Biodiversity of fish species is important for nutrition ... -
Food and nutrition security in Solomon Islands
(2013)Type: Working PaperThis report is a literature review on Food and Nutrition Security in Solomon Islands, based on data from surveys conducted by Solomon Islands National Statistical Office, as well as from national and international organizations ... -
Food and nutrition security in Timor-Leste
(2013)Type: Working PaperThis report is a literature review on Food and Nutrition Security in Timor-Leste based on data from surveys conducted by the Timor-Leste National Statistics Directorate, as well as from national and international organizations ... -
Food and nutrition security in Timor-Leste
(2013)Type: Working PaperThis report is a literature review on Food and Nutrition Security in Timor-Leste based on data from surveys conducted by the Timor-Leste National Statistics Directorate, as well as from national and international organizations ... -
Value chain for farmed fish
(2013)Type: PosterValue chain showing the steps of fish handling from inputs, production, processing and distribution, marketing to final consumption. -
Fish for food security and improved nutrition: Rich in calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin A
(2013)Type: PosterSmall fish eaten whole are particularly rich in calcium, iron and zinc and some in vitamin A which are more effectively absorbed than these nutrients in plants-source foods -
Optimizing benefits from the Egyptian farmed fish value chain
(2013)Type: PosterEgyptian aquaculture is booming, yet greater fish quality and effective industry support are still needed. A value chain approach is helping research and development partners overcome barriers to sustainable growth. -
Meeting the food and nutrition needs of the poor: the role of fish and the opportunities and challenges emerging from the rise of aquaculture
(2013)Type: Journal ArticlePeople who are food and nutrition insecure largely reside in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and for many, fish represents a rich source of protein, micronutrients and essential fatty acids. The contribution of fish to household ...