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No Thumbnail AvailableBook (series)A 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)Supporting 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 -
BookletWhy the gender transformative approach is critical to achieving more equitable and resilient small-scale fisheries in sub-Saharan Africa 2023
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No results found.This issue brief aims to highlight the benefits of adopting the gender transformative approach (GTA) in small-scale fisheries (SSF) projects and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. It serves as an introduction for various stakeholders wishing to gain an initial understanding of how to embed the GTA in fisheries programming. In sub-Saharan Africa, the SSF sector provides nutritious food for local, national, and international markets and underpins local economies in local communities. The SSF sector also provides income and livelihood support to millions, accounting for over 7.5 million men and 2.3 million women. Women are key players in the sector, however, they face major challenges in accessing natural and financial resources, capacity-building, and decision-making arenas at various levels, undermining their access to lucrative business opportunities. The GTA encourages SSF projects, programmes and interventions to foster a different mindset by targeting the root causes of gender inequality and assessing gender dynamics and power relations that perpetuate imbalances such as access to fisheries resources, food security and nutrition, capacity development, decision-making and access to finances and mobility. The gender transformative approach can be put into practice through a suite of different gender transformative methodologies. These include participatory approaches, methods and tools that encourage critical reflection and examination among women and men of gender roles and norms and power dynamics. Adopting the gender transformative approach ultimately contributes to advancing FAO’s commitment towards better production, better nutrition, better environment, and a better life.
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