Women in Uganda Aquaculture: Nutrition, Training, and Advancement
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Date
2013
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National Fisheries Resource Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Abstract
The study used discussions and interviews with selected respondents to generate relevant information
for training fish farmer groups and other actors involved in aquaculture. The trainings followed data
collection so as to make sure that training focused on identified knowledge gaps among target groups.
The study focused on selected districts in central and northern regions of Uganda. Purposive sampling
was used to identify respondents. Supplementary information was obtained from interviews with
members of fish farmer organizations. Findings revealed that women’s involvement in the various
segments of the value chain performing different roles and activities individually or jointly with men.
Factors such as land ownership, decision making over utilization of land, membership to producer
and farmer groups, and access to production inputs and extension services influence women’s roles in
the aquaculture value chain. Participation in farmer groups increases women’s opportunities but
challenges prevail in the formation, organization and operations of the groups. In addition, specific
production and marketing information needs, such as appropriate techniques of feeding fish,
processing and marketing fish products to niche markets were noted as directly relevant in enhancing
women’s role in aquaculture. Stakeholder understanding of the role of fish in child and maternal
nutrition is wide and recognized among other key drivers to increasing aquaculture productivity.
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Women, Aquaculture, Nutrition, Training
Citation
Atukunda, G., Matuha, M., Safina, N., Birungi, D., Walakira, J., Hyuha, T., ... & Molnar, J. J. WOMEN IN UGANDA AQUACULTURE: NUTRITION, TRAINING, AND ADVANCEMENT.