Report on the 2024 FASA annual workshop: November 11–15, 2024 Lusaka and Siavonga, Zambia

Abstract

The 2024 annual FASA workshop was held in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 11–15, 2024. During the workshop, key achievements, challenges and solutions were highlighted and discussed. This event brought together FASA partners from Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Sweden and Malaysia, providing an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in Year 2 and strengthen collaboration for the project’s next phase in Year 3.

In its second year, the FASA project continued to make progress toward achieving deliverables for the year despite facing challenges, such as delays in some activities. Building on the foundation established in its first year, the project successfully completed a scoping study to identify and select alternative raw ingredients for fish feed. It also continued its research on the nutrient requirements of fish, strengthened capacity building efforts and fostered engagement with stakeholders to achieve the project’s milestones. In addition, FASA’s partners remained dedicated to delivering project activities despite challenges that arose.