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The role of aquaculture and living aquatic resources. Priorities for support and networking.

Report of the regional donor consultation.

Year of publication 2003

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 90

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series title RAP Publication

Series number 1020-6221

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Aquaculture and inland fisheries are vital components of rural livelihoods worldwide, particularly in many Asian countries. Previous support to projects focused on aquaculture development where the goal was improved aquaculture. Today the focus has shifted to poverty alleviation and emphasis is placed more on the use of aquaculture as a tool for development. The benefits are improved food supply, reduced vulnerability to uncontrollable natural crashes in aquatic production, added employment and increased income. This publication is a report of the regional donor consultation held in Manila, Philippines from 27 to 28 November 2002. Nine donors and five regional organizations were represented. Discussions focused on the types of appropriate interventions needed in sustainable aquaculture development and mechanisms for their implementation. The conclusions of the report are targeted at donor agencies, international and regional institutions related to the fisheries sectors and natio nal policy-makers.

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