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DocumentSmall-pelagics: improving access to regional markets 2014
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Small-pelagic fisheries are an important source of food and employment for thousands of people in the SmartFish Region. The importance of small-pelagics is described, as well as some of the challenges faced by producers and traders. In addition, SmartFish efforts to improve quality and markets for processed products; and ideas for future development efforts are discussed. -
DocumentFish trade events: Stimulating innovation and business deals in the region 2014
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As a result of a SmartFish value chain assessment undertaken for Dagaa in the region, together with key regional studies regarding supply /demand and trade flows in the region, it was clear that there is a dearth of appropriate fora for producers and buyers to get together in the region and network for increased trade opportunities. This is especially identified as a concern for smaller and emerging producers, who have not reached a size that would enable them to commit resources to wider and mo re regionally oriented marketing initiatives. SmartFish conceptualised a fish trade event to address this gap with the first one was being held in Lusaka, Zambia in April 2012. The idea was to target small producers/ processors and provide an opportunity to connect them with buyers from the region. This intervention achieved a remarkable gathering of approximately 60 producers and traders and provided an environment that allowed participants to increase their business opportunities. This 1st Sma rtFish Trade Event was a pilot with participants from nine different countries mingling, creating opportunities, meeting potential partners and focused on making deals. The event included technical presentations, opportunities to view and taste products, as well as time for business to business discussions. Following this a 2nd SmartFish Trade Event was held, in Entebbe, Uganda in January 2014. The involvement and participation was much larger than the previous event with over 100 participants. It focused on the appropriate mix of buyers and sellers and resulted in 82% of the attendees being either buyers or sellers and the remaining 18% consisting of potential investors, food scientists and journalists. The event also targeted buyers from high demand regional countries, including DRC, Zambia and South Sudan. -
Book (stand-alone)Regional fish trade in eastern and southern Africa, products and markets: a fish traders guide 2012
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No results found.The fish traders guide is intended to provide vital trade information on freshwater fishery products and markets within the Eastern and Southern Africa region. The guide provides an outline of the major commercial species in the region, with some background about the species and information on the types of product forms, processing methods and nutritive values. The guide also indicates existing and potential markets where the products can be sold. It also provides information about the structure of fish trade and fish trade regulations in the region, with some pointers on how to be a trader and what make a successful trader. It is intended to be a useful background for those already trading in fish and for those interested in its potential. The guide is expected to promote better understanding, increased active participation and improved business decisions, resulting into increased fish supply, incomes, food security, fish consumption, nutrition and livelihoods. The countries selected for this guide are within the Great Lakes region, where there are major fisheries resources and also high demand for freshwater fish and fishery products.
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