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Valuing Africa's inland fisheries: overview of current methodologies with an emphasis on livelihood analysis

Bene, C.; Neiland, A.E. - In: Naga 26 (2003) 3, pp. 18-21

While AfricaÆs inland fisheries are widely recognized to be of great importance to local people, accurate and up-to-date information on their value is sparse and its absence is a serious constraint to the formulation of effective fisheries policies and management practices. As a contribution to...

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Comparative study of hatching rates of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) eggs on different substrates

Macharia, S.K.; Ngugi, C.C.; Rasowo, J. - In: Naga 28 (2005) 3/4, pp. 23-26

The hatching rates of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) eggs on four natural substrates: the roots of Nile cabbage (Pistia stratiotes), water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), pond weed (Ceratophyllum dermasum) and green grass leaves (Commelina sp.), and four artificial substrates: sisal mats,...

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FishBase species profile: Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) North African catfish

Team, WorldFish Center FishBase Project - In: Naga 26 (2003) 3, pp. 27-27

In this issue NAGA introduces a new page on profiles of fish species. This page will be a permanent feature of the NAGA …. The first species selected is the North African catfish Clarias gariepinus, one of the most important freshwater fish … species in Africa. It has been chosen in honor of Prof Dr Guy Teugels of the MusΘe Royal de lÆAfrique Centrale (MRAC) of …

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Investing in Africa: the WorldFish Center's African strategy in summary

Dugan, P. - In: Naga 26 (2003) 3, pp. 4-8

Across much of Africa, freshwater and coastal fisheries provide an important source of food and livelihood for many … livelihoods and improved food security, the WorldFish Center is increasing its investment in Africa. The framework for this … investment is provided by a new Strategy for Africa and West Asia 2002-2006 that identifies priorities for the CenterÆs work in …

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Strengthening collective action to address resource conflict in Lake Kariba, Zambia

Madzudzo, E.; Chilufya, L.; Mudenda, H.G.; Ratner, B.D. - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

Where natural resources are a key component of the rural economy, the ability of the poor to realize their visions for the future depends significantly on institutional structures that govern resource access and management. This case study reports on an initiative on the shores of Lake Kariba in...

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Increasing productivity and improving livelihoods in aquatic agricultural systems: A review of interventions

Castine, S.A.; Sellamuttu, S.S.; Cohen, P.; Chandrabalan, D. - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

Aquatic agricultural systems (AAS) are food production systems in which the productivity of freshwater or coastal ecosystems contributes significantly to total household nutrition, food security, and income in developing countries. The Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research...

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Politics and Consumer Prices in Africa

Simplice A, Asongu - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012

The motivations of the Arab Spring that have marked the history of humanity over the last few months have left political economists, researchers, governments and international policymakers pondering over how the quality of political institutions affect consumer welfare in terms of commodity...

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Multi species assessment of fish stocks off the western Sahara region with emphasis on the family sparidae

Mennes, F. - In: Fishbyte 3 (1985) 3, pp. 5-10

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Aspects of the fishery and biology of small pelagic fishes at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Nhwani, L.B.; Makwaia, E.D. - In: Fishbyte 6 (1988) 3, pp. 7-10

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Comparisons of the growth of West African stock of Sardinella maderensis with emphasis on Cameroon

Djama, Th.; Gabche, C.; Youmbi-Tienchtheu, J. - In: Fishbyte 7 (1989) 3, pp. 13-14

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