Malnutrition is a widespread problem, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, of which Namibia is
part. This chapter aims to discourse on small-scale freshwater aquaculture, its contribution to …

Background Much has been made of the potential for aquaculture to improve rural
livelihoods and food and nutrition security in Africa, though little evidence exists to back such …

This chapter provides an overview of aquaculture and discusses the significant nutritional
value of its products and its role in rural development. Nearly half of the total global food fish …

This study provides an overview of the aquaculture sector in Ghana. It assesses the actual
and potential contribution of aquaculture to poverty reduction and food security, and …

We are passing through an era of increasing population, food shortages and unsustainable
farming practices. This will be exacerbated in the coming years by the global warming and …

This policy brief presents an overview of the aquaculture sector in Zambia. It describes
opportunities and approaches for sustainable aquaculture development and exemplifies the …

This study was conducted to determine the role of smallholder aquaculture in promoting fish
production and enhancing livelihood diversification, income, dietary diversity and food …

A study was conducted between January and May 2011, through administration of
questionnaires and personal interviews in 6 of the 10 provinces of Zambia (namely: Lusaka …

Eastern African countries have had repeated failed policies and programmes for
aquaculture development since the early 1900s when the practice was first introduced by …

Small-scale aquaculture in Malawi holds great promise for economic growth and food
security. This report summarizes key findings on the state of small-scale aquaculture, the …