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No Thumbnail AvailableBook (series)Technical studyA synthesis of the formulated animal and aquafeeds industry in sub-Saharan Africa. 2005This document contains five country reviews (South Africa, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Zambia) and one regional synthesis paper on the animal and aquafeed industry in sub-Saharan Africa. Surveys of the existing aquaculture and aquafeed industries were undertaken with the purpose to determine the status of commercial aquafeed production in sub-Saharan Africa, and to provide an indication of the region’s potential to produce aquafeeds. Main findings were the following: • Aquaculture prod uction reported for the five countries was found to vary between 1 000 and 30 776 tonnes per annum. While Nigeria was the largest producer, Zambia reported the lowest production. • Nigeria was the largest producer of manufactured aquafeeds (10 760 tonnes both in 2000 and 2001). • With the exception of South Africa, farm-made feeds were found to supply a significant proportion of all the countries’ aquafeed requirements. • Major feed ingredients that are used in livestock feed production were generally available across the region. In some countries, difficulties were reported in obtaining supplies of fish oils as well as specialised vitamin and mineral mixes. • A projection of future aquafeed requirements for 2015 suggests that all countries will have the potential to produce sufficient aquafeeds using existing production capacities. • Key indicators identified for a country’s ability to produce aquafeeds were existing livestock feed manufacturing capacity, availability of s uitable feed ingredients for incorporation into aquafeeds, availability of suitably trained personnel, and favourable legislative and taxation system.
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No Thumbnail AvailableBook (series)Technical studySupporting aquaculture development in Africa: Research Network on Integration of Aquaculture and Irrigation 1998
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No results found.This is the report of a mission fielded in October-November 1997 to visit successively Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Zambia and Zimbabwe, previously identified as potential contributors to a research network on the integration of aquaculture and irrigation, including fishery enhancement in small water bodies. Available resources (infrastructure, staff, finances) for aquaculture and irrigation research, as well as the development status of these two sub-sectors, were identified and evaluated. Inte rest and willingness to participate in the network were ascertained Main findings were the following: In general, resources are very limited except for infrastructure in Ghana and Zambia, where human resources should also improve in the near future. Government resources to support aquaculture development are rather limited, particularly in Burkina Baso, Mali and Zimbabwe. Although some private initiatives exist in Mali and Ghana, they are particularly developed in Zambia. This contributes t o make of Zambia one of the main aquaculture producers in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, most SWB fishery enhancement activities are private iniatives, either at village level in Mali and Ghana or at farm level in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Guidelines are now being finalized by ALCOM for the rapid evaluation of SWB fishery potential and for community-based enhancement/management of SWB fish resources in southern African countries. Several types of integration of aquaculture and irrigation hav e been tried in Mali and Ghana, on a relatively small scale. The Zambia SPFS is actively carrying out trials on small-scale fish farming integration in wetland areas. Large-scale schemes with surface irrigation and full or partial water control are particularly well developed in Mali, but also in Zambia and Zimbabwe where more than 20000ha are available. The largest irrigation potential exists in Ghana. Good potential is also present in Mali and Zambia. The Special Programme on Food Sec urity is well ahead in Zambia and has been initiated in the field in Burkina Faso. In Mali, it is still in the preparatory phase, while in Ghana and Zimbabwe, the National Programme is under preparation. National institutions to become involved in the African -
Book (series)Technical reportReport of the Expert Consultation on Small-Scale Fisheries Management in Sub-Saharan Africa. Accra, Ghana, 12-14 December 2001. 2004
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No results found.The Expert Consultation on Small-Scale Fisheries Management in Sub-Saharan Africa was held in the FAO Regional Office for Africa, Accra, Ghana, from 12 to 14 December 2001. It was attended by 11 experts from nine sub-Saharan countries. Mr Thomas Maembe, Director of Fisheries, United Republic of Tanzania, was elected Chairperson of the Consultation. The Consultation made a thorough review of management approaches employed in the small-scale fisheries in the region and found that Government i nstitutional arrangements/ management was prevalent compared to traditional and co-management systems. However, most countries operate all three in various combinations and in varying circumstances. In view of the analysis of the experiences with regard to procedure, achievements, constraints and lessons learnt, co-management emerged as a viable option for the present, and should be pursued into the future. The Consultation recommended, inter alia, that FAO assist in formulating guidelines for the development and introduction of co-management. The guidelines should include appropriate indicators through which to measure progress of co-management at national and regional level.
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BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.
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Journal, magazine, bulletinBulletinLes écosystèmes aquatiques continentaux d’Afrique et leur contribution à l’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire et de la nutrition
Nature & Faune, Volume 32, Numéro 2
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This special issue offers a dedicated platform to concerned members of broad society as well as institutional and individual specialists (such as hydrologists, natural and social scientists, fisheries professionals, biodiversity experts and limnologists) to share their thoughts on Africa's inland aquatic ecosystems, and how they can increase food security and nutrition. The edition covers the value/contributions of Africa’s diverse aquatic systems to food security, nutrition and livelihoods. -
Book (series)GuidelineDirectives sur la foresterie urbaine et périurbaine 2017Même si les villes n'occupent actuellement que 2 pour cent de la surface de la planète, leurs habitants utilisent 75 pour cent de ses ressources naturelles; d'ici 2050, 70 pour cent de la population mondiale vivra dans les villes et les agglomérations. Le développement urbain durable est donc fondamental pour assurer la bonne qualité de vie de la population mondiale. Lorsqu'ils sont bien gérés, les forêts et les arbres dans les villes peuvent apporter des contributions importantes à la planifica tion, à la conception et à la gestion de paysages urbains durables et résilients. Ils peuvent rendre les villes des endroits plus agréables, attirants et sains dans lesquels vivre, ainsi que des endroits plus sûrs, plus prospères et plus variés.