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ANNEX 11
Summary Tables of Selected ALCOM target areas and Action Programmes.

Field Testing of Aquaculture in Rural Development (FAR/EPZ)
1990199119921993
            
 OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVE  OBJECTIVE 
 1. Overall Objective:
Using a participatory approach to demonstrate the feasibility of, and develop an methodology for, the introduction of small-scale aquaculture in rural communities.
2. Immediate Objectives:
-develop an extension methodology which enables farm households to evaluate, select and implement practical fish farming systems, based on locally available materials
-train extensionists to use the system.
-develop effective means of communication among aquaculture technicians/extensionists and community members.		  (Ditto 1990)  (Ditto 1990 – 91)  Former [1990 –1992] Overall Objectivebecame Immediate Object. 
  ↓  ↓  ↓ 
  ACTIVITIES  ACTIVITIES   
  1. Report with manual for extension method.
2. Preparation of three extension pamphlets.
3. Report of trials on harvesting methods.
4. Report of trials with Clarias gariepinus.
5. Fish pond production monitoring system.		  1. Prepare final report with manual for extension method.
2. Organize bi-annual 3 day workshops for Eastern Province Fish Scouts on extension and fish farming methods.
3. Establish a fish farmer monitoring system for farmers assisted by extension service, including quarterly reporting and guidelines for implementation.
4. Provide transport for extension service and establish a programme of regular visits by Fish Scouts to farmer, including provision of fingerlings.
5. Technical and material support for two training courses for up to 20 farmers each course.		   
      ACTIVITIES 
      1. Update and document the design and use of a computerized database on fish farmers as a monitoring tool for extension services.
2. Facilitate collaboration with other Provincial institutions in fish farming extension.
3. Train extension staff of collaborating institution(s) in the aquaculture extension methods.		 
         
 ACTIVITIES       
 1. Revision of slide show and pamphlets.
2. Use of the extension method by Department of Fisheries staff.
3. Methods tested for harvesting of undrainable ponds.
4. Trials with other species.
5. Study on gender issues.
6. Study on factors influencing the adoption of fish farming		       
       
  ↓     
    OUTPUTS       
    1. None
2. Pamphlets distributed.
3. None
4. None
5. Tested		  ↓  ↓ 
         
 OUTPUTS    OUTPUTS  OUTPUTS 
 1. Completed
2. Fish Scouts applied the method in the Province
3. Trials with tobacco to kill fish not yet successful. Other natural poisons tried.  Seine nets made of reeds made and tested.
4. Not conducted.
5. Interviews conducted in four communities, where fish farming was introduced Analysis ongoing
6. Report.		    1. Completed.
2. Two workshops held.
3. Monitoring system established, four quarterly reports, guidelines for larger-scale implementation prepared.
4. Transport functioning:-
-4WD double-cab pick up,
-spares for 2 motorbikes.
5. Two courses completed. Report.		  1. User manual and ALCOM field document.
2. One institution collaborating with DoF.
3. Training course adapted to collaborating institution(s) and in use.
Report.		 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
    
 Methodology for Fish Culture Extension - Mozambique (EXT/MOZ)
1990199119921993
    
 OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVE 
 1. The overall objective: The establishment of an effective extension service for fish culture
2. Immediate Objectives 
- develop an extension methodology and related extension material;
- design and implement a pilot extension service system;
- prepare curricula and material for training of extension staff,
- train medium-level technicians in extension methods; and
- train existing extension workers in basic fish farming techniques.		  (Ditto 1990)  (Ditto 1990 & 1991)  Immediate Objective: To establish fish farming as a viable activity in the family farming sector of Manica Province. 
↓  ↓  
    ↓ 
ACTIVITIES      
1. Preparation of extension and training material.
2. Organization of farmer training.
3. Integration of fish culture extension into agriculture extension system.
5. Preparation for further training of middle level technicians.
5. Technical assistance to follow-up fish culture development project.		   ACTIVITIES   
  1. Training of farmers.
2. Further training of middle-level technicians.		   
    ACTIVITIES 
    1. Survey to identify potential fish culture areas, existing reservoirs fish culture areas, existing reservoirs, and actual agriculture extension zones in the four targeted Districts, and estimate the need for fingerlings.
2. Increase fingerling production (tilapia and common carp) at Chizizira through improved broodstock and pond management, and introduce improved fingerling transport methods.
3. Train agriculture extension workers in basic fish farming, and establish a system of extension collaboration with agriculture extension services in selected areas, to promote fish culture practices among farmers.
4. Survey of fish marketing channels in Manica Province and establish a system to obtain indicative fish prices on a regular basis.		 
     
     
      ↓   
 ACTIVITIES     OUTPUTS   
 1. Review of existing extension/training methods and material, and prepare improved methods and materials;
2. Preparation of training and extension material;
3. Review of existing extension system and design of systems to reach the family/cooperative sector;
4. Preparation of curricula and material for training of medium level technicians;
5. Training medium level technicians;
6. Trainer's training of medium level technicians;
7. Implementation of extension service/methods in pilot areas, monitoring, review, revision.		  ↓  1. Course completed in Sussundenga, with report.
2. Course completed, with report.		   
   OUTPUTS     
   1. Two training manuals printed.
2. One course held in Sussundenga District.
3. Proposal to integrate fish culture into UNDP supported rural extension programme.
4. Training course to be held in 1992.
5. Precluded by war		      
          ↓ 
 OUTPUTS         
 1. Completed and revision started.
2. Completed
3. Completed
4. Completed.
5. Completed (9 technicians attended one-month course).
6. Completed (9 technicians attended one-month course)
7. Started.		        OUTPUTS 
         1. Survey completed, with report.
2. Chizizira fish farm and transport functioning.
3. Two training courses held and followed-up by collaboration in the field.
4. None.		 
            

Extension/Training - General (EXT/GEN)

1990199119921993Summary of Phase I ActivitiesPhase II Activities
      
 OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVE  OBJECTIVES  1. Improved aquaculture calcuados services-Zambia  The pilot project FAR/EPZ Field Testing of Aquaculture in Rural Development. Eastern Province, Zambia, developed a participatory method for extending Information about fish farming to small-scale farmers. The pilot project investigated the factors which promote uptake of fish farming (Field Document nos 6, 13), produced an extension slide show and extension pamphlets (Nos. 1, 2, 3), and promulgated the extension method in Zambia through one workshop and draft guidelinca (Report nos. 5, 16)

The method was transferred to Mozambique under pilot project EXT/MOZ. Methodology for Fish Culture Extension, Mozambique starting in 1991.  Nine fish culture technicians were trained in fish culture, extension methods, and trainers training In two courses during 1990 (see two unpublished reports) Some of the technicians started to use the method withing the Dept of Fish Culture system.  but field activities were curtailed by the civil war which ended only in late-1992 During this period, ALCOM sponsored the English language training of some technicians to improve their access to fish farming information

The method was transferred to Angola under pilot project EXT/ANG Fish Farming Training and Extension in 1991. As in Mozambique, ten fish culture technicians were trained in fish culture.  extension methods, and trainers training during one course led by trained officers from Mozambique (see unpublished report and training manual) Owing to civil war, It was not possible to follow the activities of the trained technicians in the field		  The review of ALCOM scuvluca in 1992 concluded that the extension method has been developed and tested and future work should focus on strengthening of extension Instituitons to use the method. In Zambia, projects FAR/EPZ and AIR/LPZ were phased out in mid-1993 and project EXT/ZAM improved Aquaculture Extension Services, Zambia was started in three provinces. In Mozambique, project EXT/MOZ. Fish Culture Extension for Manica Province was started in early 1993 Both projects seek to integrate fish culture extension into the agriculture extension services. They provide for extension training of fish culture technicians, fish culture training of agriculture extension staff, and design and preparation of extension materials.

The extension method is also being used in project REC/URT in Tanzania.		 
 To survey and evaluate extension methods currently applied in agriculture, rural development and fish farming to their potential in small scale fish farming development To boat and demonstrate extension methods and materials as an integral part of all pilot projects To access the need for extension methodology development and propose specific pilot projects. To disseminate information on extension methods to the participating countries.
In the content of pilot projects, to provide study tours for Government staff and fish farmers, and, through fellowships, to enable government staff to attend short training courses in Africa.		  Ditto 1990  Ditto 1990–1991       
   ↓  ↓  ↓     
   ACTIVITIES  ACTIVITIES  OBJECTIVE     
   1. Organisation and report of a technical consultation on extension in conjunction with the CIFA Working Party on Aquaculture.

2. Report on extension methods and systems for the integration of aquaculture with existing extension systems in other sectors.

3. Study tour for selected participants of ALCOM's Steering Committee to ICLARM Africa Project, Malawi

4. Assistance to the Belgian Administration for Development Cooperation to identify candidates for scholarships		  1. Study tour for selected members of the Steering Committee to ICLARM.  Malawi.
2. Coordination and collaboration with
- the SADC regional fisheries and aquaculture training programme, and the
- University of .		  Immediate objective: Strengthened fish farming extension services provided by Institutions serving rural farmers in Central, Eastern and Luapula provinces.     
     ↓  ↓     
     OUTPUTS  ACTIVITIES     
 ↓    1. All Steering Committee members visited ICLARM in conjunction with 5th meeting February 1992
2. Visit to ALCOM by mission from University of for selection of candidates for M S programme		  1. Formulation mission by DoF and ALCOM to elaborate a pilot project document and work plan.
2 Initiation of pilot project activities		     
 ACTIVITIES           
 Review of existing extension methods           
  ↓      ↓     
   ↓         
 OUTPUTS      OUTPUTS     
 Contacts made, Information gathering initiated  OUTPUTS    1. Mission report, pilot project document and workplan prepared and approved by DoF and ALCOM
2. Project initiated		      
   1 Postponed
2. Ongoing, country specific Information provided in Mozambique and Angola.
3. Contacts with FAOR, Lilongwe and ICLARM Malawi; study tour planned to take place in conjunction with 5th Steering Committee Meeting. February 1992.
4. Three Government officers from the region participated in training course in Belgium.		          
              
              
   
         II. Aquaculture and Integrated Rural Development -- Luapula Province, Zambia      
    
              
        ↓       
        OBJECTIVE       
         Immediate Objective:Fish farming techniques adapted to local conditions       
         ↓       
         ACTIVITIES       
         1. Monitor results of rice fish trials with 8 farmers
2. Monitor results of pond management trials with 5 farmers
3 Prepare extension packages on proven small scale fish farming techniques
4 Organize and hold workshop on Aquaculture and Rural Development for Provincial Fisheries Officers
5 Preparation of final report on the pilot project		       
         ↓       
          OUTPUTS       
          1 Report and eventual extension materials
2 Report
3 Extension material
4 Workshop and Report
5 Report		       
                  

Enhancement of the Role of Women in Inland Fisheries/Aquaculture Development
1992
 
 OBJECTIVES 
 
  1. Overall Objective: To increase the socio-economic benefits for vulnerable groups through the incorporation of gender-specific considerations in inland fisheries and aquaculture development activities.
  2. Immediate Objectives:
    • enhancement of gender-specific socio-economic information on inland fisheries and aquaculture;
    • guidelines for collecting gender-specific socio-economic information;
 
↓
 ACTIVITIES 
 

  1. Gathering of gender-specific information on inland fisheries and aquaculture through pilot surveys studies.

    1. review current status of gender-specific socio-economic information for fisheries and aquaculture in Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe;

    2. socio-economic profile of small-scale fisheries in Lake Mweru (Zambia);

    3. socio-economic survey of rural fish farming in Ruvuma Region (Tanzania); and

    4. preparation of socio-economic profiles of aquaculture in selected regions of Tanzania.

  2. A regional expert consultation on gender-specific socio-economic information needs.

  3. Support to SADCC regional workshop “Enhancement of the Role of Women in Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Development”.

  4. Prepare test, and disseminate guidelines for the generation of gender-specific socio-economic information for development and project planning.

  5. Formulation of pilot projects integrating gender issues into inland fisheries and aquaculture development (as an outcome of 1–3 above).

 
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 RESULTS 
   1a Reports received for Zambia and Tanzania.
  1b Final report received.
  1c Final report completed
  1d No progress.
  2.  18–22 January 1993.
  3.  Given.
  4.  Draft guidelines prepared to be reviewed by the regional expert consultation.
  5.  Project proposals drafted.		 
 

Utilization of Small Water Bodies - General (SWB/GEN) 
1990  19911992  Phase 1 OutputsPhase 2 Outputs
                 
 OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES    General (SWB/GEN, SWB/CON)  LESOTHO (SWB/LES)
1. Inventory of lowland reservoirs. Report being prepared.
2. Test fishing on 16 dams. Report being prepared.
3. Trials to improve traditional fishing gear. Report being prepared		 
 Three pilot projects initiated (Botswana, Lesotho, Zambia). Pilot project ares cover a wide range of climate, fish fauna, social organization and traditional fish eating habits. The findings of the pilot projects will be complemented with desk studies and surveys. Information and experiences from other regions will be evaluated and disseminated  Six small water body projects (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi and Zambia, and two in Zimbabwe), to examine fisheries assessment, fishing monitoring, community surveys, economic feasibility, fisheries development and management, fishing gear, and fisheries enhancements. Pilot project areas cover a wide range of climate, fish fauna, social organization, and fish eating/marketing habits. Complementary studies and surveys on selected topics. Information and experiences from other regions are evaluated, and results exchanged among pilot project.  Ditto 1991    1. Technical Consultation on the Enhancement of Small Water Bodies. ALCOM Report No. 12  
 
ACTIVITIES
1. Preparation of guidelines on rapid fisheries assessment for small water bodies incorporating elements of fisheries sampling, monitoring and community ap praisal
2. Report on economies of small water body exploitation.
3. Desk study and review of issues in small water body fisheries development 
4. A technical consultation on small water body fisheries development		EASTERN PROVINCE, ZAMBIA (SWB/ZAM)
1. Test fishing in 4 reservoirs of Eastern Province, Zambia.  Reported in NSBF Fisheries Development Series No. 53 and in Journal of Fish Biology No. 41 (1992).
2. Socio-economic studies around three of the test-fished reservoirs. Interim report produced and results incorporated in a synthesis of SWB activities in Zambia (currently under preparation).
3. Catch monitoring survey for one year at two of the test fished dams. Results to be reported in synthesis paper.
4. Inventory of reservoirs in Chipata District.
5. Study on underutilised species. Report by J Hakkens, 1991		MALAWI (SWB/MLW)
1. Tag recapture study in two reservoirs. Data currently being analyzed for draft report.
↓ZIMBABWE (SWB/ZIM)
1. Community-based management monitored around two reservoirs. Report being prepared.
2. Feasibility study on small-scale cage culture. Draft report prepared.
 ACTIVITIES          
1. Desk study on fishery management in small water bodies.

2. Indicators on the economic feasibility of small water body fisheries 		 
   ACTIVITIES        
   1. Report on economics of small water body exploitation.
2. Draft guidelines on methods to assess small water body fisheries and management methods.
3. Pilot project documents.		         
             
     ↓        
 ↓OUTPUTS
  OUTPUTS     1. Guidelines formulated
2. Data collected
3. Papers prepared for the technical consultation on the Enhancement of Small Water Body Fisheries in southern Africa.
4. Consultation will be held.		        
 1. Contacts made and information gathered.

2. Study frame		 OUTPUTS    BOTSWANA (SWB/BOT)
1. Fish consumption and fishing activity study around 7 dams in southeastern Botswana. ALCOM Field Report 12.
2. Test fishing in 11 selected reservoir (including 7 of the above plus one near Gaborone). Reported in three internal reports (1991) to be synthesised into an overall pilot project report.
3. Market study of fresh and frozen fish in Gaborone and Motepolole. Reported in an internal report (1992) to be synthesised into an overall pilot project report. 4. Inventory of small dams in Botswana and identification of those with potential.
5. Study on traditional fishing gear. Report being prepared		    
1. No progress
2. Framework of rapid fishery assessment methods proposed and management options review.
3. Three pilot projects prepared in Zimbabwe.
   
    
     
     
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
            LESOTHO (SWB/LES)
1. Study on fish consumption and fishing activity in communities around 16 small lowland reservoirs ALCOM Field Report 11.
2. Creel Survey around one dam Draft report being edited.		    
            MALAWI (SWB/MLW)
1. Gear selectivity study at one dam. Technical paper prepared for international journal		    
            ZIMBABWE (SWB/ZIM)
1. Test fishing with two methods in two reservoirs. Report in preparation.
2. RRA in communities around two reservoirs. ALCOM Report 11.
3. Community based management introduced to communities around two reservoirs. This activity continues into Phase II. Report in preparation.
4. Study on underutilised fish species. NSBF Minor Field Study Report. 		    
                 

Utilization of Small Water Bodies - Lesotho
199019911992
   
 OBJECTIVE  OBJECTIVE  OBJECTIVES 
 1. Overall Objective: To increase production of fish from existing small water bodies to benefit local communities
2. Immediate Objectives:
- develop, test and demonstrate practices so communities can improve the fish yield from reservoirs and water conservation dams;
- involve women and youth;
- minimize the spread of waterborn human diseases.		  Ditto 1990  1. Overall Objective:(unchanged).
2. Immediate Objectives:
- a stock assessment method adapted to small reservoirs in Lesotho;
- fishery development and management options for each size class of reservoirs-stimulation of small-scale entrpreneurs to exploit small reservoir fisheries through fisheries enhancements and introduction of improved gear.		 
  ↓ 
   
   ACTIVITIES 
  1. Standardized description of reservoirs with potential for fisheries management, based on map survey and field visits.
2. Baseline data on species present and relative densities; analysis of implications for fishery management; national staff trained in test-fishing
3. Standardized monitoring system. Description of fishing activities in selected reservoirs.
4. Review of reservoir fisheries management in the Orange river system 5. Protocols for mitigating waterborn disease vecrors
6. Management schemes implemented for up to five reservoirs.		  ↓ 
 ↓
  ACTIVITIES 
  1. Testing of fish stock assessment and yield estimation methods for small reservoirs in Lesotho.
2. Preparation of gear package for improvement of existing methods (gill nets, seine nets, long lines) and training of fishermen.
3. For large dams: develop and implement closed-access fisheries-based enterprises with options identified and implementation started.
4. For medium and large dams: develop and implement open access fisheries management with options identified and implementation started on three reservoirs.
5. Investigation of fish export markets.
6. Training course for small-scale entrepreneurs in business management.
7. Inventory of lowland reservoirs.
8. Monitoring of fishing activities.		 
 ACTIVITIES
 1. Finalize bio-physical survey and initiate test fishing.
2. Analysis of initial data and preliminary evaluation of management methods, stocking and trials
 ↓
  ↓ 
   
 OUTPUTS ↓ 
 1. Map-based inventory of reservoirs completed. Five test fishing exercise on five selected reservoirs completed.
2. None.		  OUTPUTS 
  1. Framework prepared.
2. Baseline data for five reservoirs; one fisheries officer trained to collect and evaluate data; sampling equipment provided.
3. Development and tested at Sebaboleng dam.
4. References collected.
5. No progress.		  OUTPUTS 
1. Two test fishing exercises undertaken.
2. No progress
3. No progress.
4. No progress.
5. Delayed.
6. Postponed until 1993
7. Ninety eight reservoirs visited to verify data (hydrological and morphological) for the computerized inventory.
8. Monitoring was finalized, and report in preparation
   
  
      

Utilization of Small Water Bodies - Zambia (SWB/ZAM)
199019911992
   
 OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES  OBJECTIVES 
 1. Overall Objective:
To increase the production of fish from small water bodies to benefit the local communities
2. Immediate Objective:
- increased production from small water bodies through stocking when feasible.
- employment of appropriate gear.
- fisheries management through surrounding communities
- a cadre of trained Government staff for the application of results on a larger scale.		  Ditto
1990		  Ditto
1990		 
  ↓ ↓
  ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
  1. Baseline data on species and relative densities; analysis of implications for fishery management.
2. Modified test fishing method; technicians trained to use it.
3. Description of socio-economic and fishing situation at selected reservoirs.
4. Fishing monitoring method and data on 4 reservoirs.
5. Inventory of reservoirs based on maps and field visits; proposal for reservoir fisheries assessment.
6. Management of strategies proposed for 4 reservoirs.
7. Studies of legal and organizational aspects of fisheries management; relation of test fishing CPUE to species abundance.
8. Review of local fishing methods, testing of improvements, preparation of extension materials
9. Management strategies implemented on at least two reservoirs.		 1. Test and refine the fishing monitoring (creel survey) method and report of findings from sampled reservoirs.
2. Propose, discuss and facilitate means of increasing local control over reservoir fisheries for two Chiefs.
3. Assess and promote fishing on under-exploited reservoirs with increased fishing.
4. Updating of reservoir inventory with bl-annual distribution of findings to Districts.
5. Bi-annual 3-day workshops for Eastern Province Fish Scouts on reservoir fisheries assessment, development and management.
     
 
   
 ↓  
 ACTIVITIES↓
1. Selection of 5 reservoirs for initial activities.
2. Documentation of present and potential yield.
3. Socio-economic surveys for management strategies.
4. Testing of improved fishing gear.		OUTPUTS
 1. A review of the ongoing monitoring revealed in accuracies in the data gathered. The method was revised and report delayed. Monitoring ongoing.
2. Postponed, awaiting outcome of local elections. A mapping of the “jurisdiction” of the Chiefs carried out.
3. Test fishing carried out on five reservoirs in Chipata district. Two dams determined to be under-exploited; Chadewe and Jima. Both dams yielded poor catches.  Stocking is being considered.
4. Chipata district update revealed 66 reservoirs of which 50 are in use. The reliability of the data was affected by drought.
5. Training in RRA techniques provided. No other progress.
 ↓
OUTPUTS  ↓ 
1. Completed
2. Ongoing. Test fishing completed in five reservoirs. Recurrent test fishing in a sixth reservoir.  Ten test fishing exercises completed. Fish catch survey started on one reservoir.
3. Survey completed on fishing activities with fishers (187 interviews) and non-fisherfolk (99 interviews). Data analysis on-going.
4. Test of gear to catch small pelagic cyprinids.		  OUTPUTS 
 1. Completed on eight reservoirs
2. Completed Four technicians trained
3. Completed at four reservoirs.
4. Initiated and being tested on two reservoirs.
5. Map-based inventory completed for 223 reservoirs; assessment procedure being tested in the field.
6. RRA completed on two reservoirs. No strategies formulated.
7. None.
8. Ongoing; sketches of local gear prepared; liftnets tested for catching small pelagics.
9. None		  
     
       
    
   
         

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