Commercial Aquaculture and Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Commercial Aquaculture and Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security

Author: Nathanaël Hishamunda

Publisher: Fao Fisheries and Aquaculture

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789251063378

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There is ample evidence that, when properly conducted, especially as a business (commercial) activity, aquaculture can make significant contribution to national food security, poverty alleviation and economies, factors which often determine policy makers' support to any sector. Yet, quantitative evaluation of these merits is poorly documented, particularly in developing countries, which often limits the much needed political and financial support to the sector for its adequate development. This paper suggests to measure aquaculture's contribution to a country's economy through the "aquaculture employment multiplier." While the document refers to "commercial aquaculture" throughout, the methodology developed can be applied to aquaculture in general.

Commercial Aquaculture and Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Commercial Aquaculture and Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security

Author: Nathanaël Hishamunda

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 9789251060063

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A basic introduction to the public health problems that can be associated with shellfish consumption, this document provides guidance to the bivalve industry on how to plan, construct and operate a depuration center. It is targeted at new operators or those with limited experience, as well as fishery and public health officers who deal with the bivalve industry.--Publisher's description.

Increasing the Contribution of Small-scale Fisheries to Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Increasing the Contribution of Small-scale Fisheries to Poverty Alleviation and Food Security

Author: Christophe Béné

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9789251056646

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The third and main section of the document discusses ways of increasing the contribution of small-scale fisheries to poverty alleviation and food security through nine main entry points. First, the paper revisits conventional fisheries policies and legislation and makes suggestions on how those can be made more pro-poor. Next, the paper emphasizes the importance of capacity building and highlights how cross-sectoral interventions can greatly improve the livelihoods of fish-dependent communities. The paper then proposes a series of broad pro-poor or pro-small-scale fisheries principles, before discussing in greater detail three of the main management instruments adopted in fisheries: (i) property right approaches; (ii) co-management; and (iii) protected areas. The next two sub-sections discuss markets and how to make them work for the poor, and the important issue of pro-poor financing systems and subsidies.

Aquaculture and food security, poverty alleviation and nutrition in Ghana: Case study prepared for the Aquaculture for Food Security, Poverty Alleviation and Nutrition project
Aquaculture and food security, poverty alleviation and nutrition in Ghana: Case study prepared for the Aquaculture for Food Security, Poverty Alleviation and Nutrition project

Author: Kassam, L.[Author]

Publisher: WorldFish

Published:

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13:

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This study provides an overview of the aquaculture sector in Ghana. It assesses the actual and potential contribution of aquaculture to poverty reduction and food security, and identifies enabling conditions for and drivers of the development of Ghana’s aquaculture sector. The study uses data collected from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including key informant interviews with actors within the aquaculture sector and relevant secondary literature.

Promoting sustainable aquaculture for food security and economic development
Promoting sustainable aquaculture for food security and economic development

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2022-06-09

Total Pages: 21

ISBN-13: 925136317X

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In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region, it is estimated that around 100 million people eat fish and other aquatic foods (molluscs, crustacea) regularly. Aquatic foods are generally the most affordable source of dietary animal protein containing essential fatty acids and micronutrients, and are therefore of overwhelming importance for food and nutrition security, particularly for poorer segments of the population, and for sustaining livelihoods and driving economic development. However, per capita consumption of aquatic foods in SADC (2015) at 11.3 kg/yr is 79 percent lower than the global average of 20.2 kg/yr; moreover, the high consumption rates in some of the island and coastal states mask the very low consumption rates of around 5 kg/capita/yr in the rest of the region. With rapid population growth, the gap between supply and demand of aquatic foods in most SADC countries continues to increase. Taking only fish into account, it is predicted that SADC Member States will collectively have a supply deficit by the mid-2020s of around 570 000 MT per year.

Report of the Workshop on the Promotion of Sustainable Commercial Aquaculture in Zambia and Malawi
Report of the Workshop on the Promotion of Sustainable Commercial Aquaculture in Zambia and Malawi

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9789251051153

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This publication contains the report of a workshop, held in Zambia in October 2002, organised to consider the role of commercial aquaculture in helping to secure poverty alleviation through the promotion of regional economic growth, employment opportunities and food security. Recommendations made include the need for clear national policies for commercial aquaculture development, defining models for economic and financial viability assessments to be applied by funding institutions, and disseminating research findings to farmers and information sharing at all levels of aquaculture development.

Rural Aquaculture
Rural Aquaculture

Author: Peter Edwards

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780851995656

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Aquaculture for both finfish and shellfish is expanding rapidly throughout the world. It is regarded as having the potential to provide a valuable source of protein in less developed countries and to be integrated into the farming systems and livelihoods of the rural poor. This book addresses key issues in aquaculture and rural development, with case studies drawn from several countries in South and South-East Asia. Papers included cover topics ranging from production and technical issues (such as pond culture and rice field fisheries) to social aspects and research and development methodology. The book has been developed from a meeting of the Asian Fisheries Society. It is aimed at all concerned with aquaculture and rural development.

Poverty Reduction through Sustainable Fisheries
Poverty Reduction through Sustainable Fisheries

Author: Roehlano M Briones

Publisher: Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.

Published: 2003-08-01

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 9814517623

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Beyond previous more simplistic approaches, this book takes a giant step towards understanding and translating into people-centered policies the actual position and complexity of fish production in Southeast Asian economies. Tackling how fi sheries and aquaculture are embedded in local and household economies and linked through dynamic supply chains to more distant, even global markets, the book makes essential policy and analytical recommendations. SEARCA and ISEAS have made a major contribution to the intellectual debate and action agenda for Southeast Asian fisheries. --Dr Meryl Williams, Chair of the Commission of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.