Practitioner Engagement Program (PEP) Review in Bangladesh Aquaculture

Abstract

This report reviews the implementation and outcomes of the Practitioner Engagement Program (PEP) piloted in two aquaculture-intensive upazilas of Mymensingh, Bangladesh. It documents improved knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making among fish farmers and practitioners regarding antimicrobial use, biosecurity, and disease prevention following participatory learning activities. Interactive tools, hands-on demonstrations, and stakeholder engagement were identified as key strengths, while gaps related to scale, follow-up, and inclusion were noted. The findings provide practical evidence to inform the refinement and scaling of antimicrobial stewardship interventions in aquaculture. The report was jointly produced under the Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health South Asia (AMROH-SA) Project and the CGIAR Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) Science Program.