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Technical Assistance to Strengthening Fish Disease Diagnosis, Surveillance and Monitoring Capacity - TCP/ETH/3805

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 9

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Fish and fishery products play a critical role in meeting global food security and nutritional needs, with approximately 3.1 billion people relying on them for around 20 percent of their average per capita intake of animal protein. Ethiopia's water bodies encompass 7 334 km² of major lakes and reservoirs, 275 km² of small water bodies, and 7 185 km of rivers. The country hosts a number of indigenous fish species, such as the Nile tilapia and the African catfish, which hold considerable importance for aquaculture. Despite this, Ethiopia’s annual per capita fish consumption rate of 0.5 kg in 2022 remains significantly lower than the global average of 20.2 kg. Fishing in the country relies primarily on artisanal methods, while aquaculture, despite favourable conditions, has not seen significant development. The country contains only a handful of subsistence fish farms, covering small ponds integrated with horticulture and livestock production, while there is a very limited number of commercial fish farming enterprises. Nevertheless, aquaculture holds promising potential in Ethiopia. As well as a conducive environment, bolstered by the current national strategy for aquaculture development, which offers incentives that attract both local and foreign investors, there are also a number of dams and reservoirs under construction, presenting additional opportunities for fish farming.

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