Support the Formulation of Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy in Jordan - TCP/JOR/3807
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The project is set against the backdrop of Jordan's heavy reliance on imported fish, which accounts for 98 percent of the national supply, leading to a low per capita fish consumption of 4.09 kilograms per year, far below the global average. The limited marine fishing industry in Jordan, coupled with the growing demand for fish driven by population growth, underscores the need to develop the aquaculture sector as a sustainable alternative. Still, the sector faces significant challenges, including inadequate policies, limited technical expertise, and competition from imported fish feed. In response, the project aims to support the Jordanian government in establishing sustainable aquaculture practices to increase local fish production, contribute to food security, and create economic opportunities in rural areas. The project’s objective is to assist the Jordanian government in creating sustainable aquaculture development tools to enhance fish productivity in rural communities and the private sector. This includes developing well-managed technical practices, strengthening technical capabilities, and introducing innovative aquaculture techniques such as biologically secure fish farms and solar-powered systems. The project also seeks to promote seabass farming, a species that can be cultivated in both fresh and saltwater, and that has a high market demand in Jordan.