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Enhancing Commercial Aquaculture in Rwanda - TCP RWA 3502

Year of publication 2018

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This project aimed to improve fish production in Rwanda to meet the increasing rate of consumption, which is one of the lowest in sub-Saharan Africa. By strengthening aquaculture development through capacity-building activities and technical and material support to farmers, more fish will be available for purchase and consumption.

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