Potential for the development of aquaculture in Africa
Aquaculture production in Africa has remained low despite the huge potential that exists on the continent. In order for this potential to be realized, it is necessary to refocus the direction of aquaculture development. This paper concludes that for further growth to occur it is necessary to: (i) widen the range of production systems; (ii) increase production intensities and efficiencies; (iii) develop management technologies for indigenous species that target local niche markets; (iv) put more emphasis on marketing and processing of high value products; (v) promote policy research on how aquaculture production can respond to changing macroeconomic policies; and (vi) accelerate the disengagement of government from activities that can best be done by the private sector.
Year of publication: |
2003
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Authors: | Jamu, D.M. ; Ayinla, O.A. |
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Naga. - WorldFish Center. - Vol. 26.2003, 3, p. 9-13
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Publisher: |
WorldFish Center |
Subject: | WorldFish Center | Aquaculture development | Research programmes | Fishery policies | Africa |
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