Africa regional aquaculture review: Proceedings of a workshop held in Accra, Ghana, 22-24 September 1999

Africa regional aquaculture review: Proceedings of a workshop held in Accra, Ghana, 22-24 September 1999

Year of publication 2000

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 69

Product type Book (series)

Series title CIFAA Occasional Paper (Committee of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture for Africa)

Series number 1014-2452

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The major goals of the Review were to: Evaluate the past 30 years of aquaculture development efforts in sub-Saharan Africa with specific focus on extension and public sector support for aquaculture. Review the present status of aquaculture in the region through an analysis of small-scale integrated production systems and medium- to large-scale systems. Identify trends in aquaculture development. Prepare an outline of key elements of a general aquaculture development strategy. Specific out puts of the Review include: A list of lessons learned. Recommendations for a structure for aquaculture extension services. Recommendations for the level of government support for aquaculture development. A summary of current trends in small-, medium- and large-scale aquaculture systems. An overview of prerequisites for commercial aquaculture. An outline of key elements of a general aquaculture development strategy. A foundation for a network of practitioners to facilitate information exch ange. The identified common elements of a strategy for future aquaculture development in sub-Saharan Africa are the following: Establish national development policies and an Aquaculture Development Plan in consultation with stakeholders. Reduce expensive and unsustainable aquaculture infrastructure. Promote and facilitate the private sector production of seed and feed. Encourage credit for medium- and large-scale producers. Revise aquaculture extension, establishing a flexible and efficient structure to meet producers' needs. Advocate farmer-friendly existing technologies that use readily available culture species and local materials. Promote collaboration, coordination and information exchanges between national and regional aquaculture institutions and agencies. Facilitate the formation of Farmers' Associations.

Language English

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