This report is the first of two volumes that will examine policies to promote commercial aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to discussing the concept of sustainable commercial aquaculture, its benefits and pitfalls and prerequisites for its development, the report provides a general survey of promotional policies intended to give impetus to aquaculture. Some of these policies can be applied also in sub-Saharan Africa.
FAO is pleased to present these policies as an overall guide to decision-makers. Professor Neil Ridler, a visiting scientist of the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and Nathanael Hishamunda of the FAO, Fishery Development Planning Service, prepared the report. I would like to recognize their invaluable efforts. FAO staff members: Annick Van Houtte, John Moehl, Mathias Halwart, Audun Lem, and Alhaji Jallow contributed precious advice and useful comments.
Ulf Wijkström
Chief, Fishery Development Planning Service
FAO Fisheries Department
Distribution:
FAO Members
Other interested nations and national and international organizations
FAO Fisheries Department
FAO Regional and Sub-regional offices
