Unlocking the potential of commercial aquaculture in Africa
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Despite Africa’s significant potential for aquaculture, the sector only contributes 2.6 percent of global production. As part of the Blue Transformation vision, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) aims for a 35-percent growth in sustainable aquaculture globally by 2030. FAO's projects across Africa focus on training in aquaculture techniques, enhancing access to quality fish feed, improving seed quality, and boosting biosecurity and disease control. They also support fish farmers with business advice and promote youth empowerment. In Kenya, FAO's initiatives have improved access to finance for aquaculture businesses, benefiting over 85 farms. In Rwanda, projects have enhanced seed access and supported hatcheries in 10 fish farmers’ associations. In Zambia, collaboration with the government and the African Development Bank has fostered infrastructure development and capacity building to ensure the sustainable development of the sector. Aquaculture production increased nearly fivefold in Zambia from 2012 to 2021.