Implications of the industrial fish processing growth for the commercial fishery and fishers in Uganda
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Author
Namisi, P.W.Date
2004
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The study was undertaken to generate socio-economic information on fish market systems and performance of the industrial processing industry, which will guidethe processes leading to modernization of the fisheries sector and, sustainability of Lake Victoria fisheries.The main objective of this study was to evaluate the socio-economic implications of the fish marketing systems with particular emphasis on fish export market in Uganda. The study thus, analysed the socio-economic characteristics of fishers and examinined fish marketing systems and the impacts on the fishing activities, food security, employment opportunities and incomes of fisher-folk communities.Issue/Article Nr
2Page Range
257-271Pages
321Title of Parent Book or Report
Challenges for management of the fisheries resources, biodiversity and environment of Lake VictoriaPublisher or University
National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)Series : Nr
Fisheries Resources Research Institute Technical Report