This paper aims to elucidate current knowledge of gendered engagement in and returns from aquaculture value chains. Continue reading
This brief focuses on gender relations in fish farming and value chains in Bangladesh, i.e. the roles women and men play in diverse aquaculture production systems and other value chain nodes, their relative access to and control over resources, intra-household decision-making, and social and gender norms and attitudes. Continue reading
This paper documents learning across WorldFish’s value chain research efforts in Asia and Africa. It has three main objectives: (1) to take stock of WorldFish’s past and ongoing research on value chains; (2) to draw out commonalities and differences between these projects; and (3) to provide a synthesis of some learning that can guide future work. Continue reading
This working paper from WorldFish assesses how gender has been integrated within aquaculture technology interventions in Bangladesh. Continue reading
To develop future scenarios for Bangladesh’ fish food system, a two-day workshop (31 January – 1 February 2015) organized by the Department of Fisheries Bangladesh and WorldFish brought together experts across diverse fields including fisheries, aquaculture, nutrition, gender and trade. The workshop explored how the supply, demand and trade of fish may change over the next 10 to 20 years based on observed trends and drivers of change, such as sea level rise and population growth. Continue reading
Fish is one of the most important sources of animal protein. It represents a low cost source of high quality protein, fatty acids and micronutrients that are essential for brain development in young children and part of a healthy diet. Continue reading
Recent research in Bangladesh by WorldFish and partners provides proof of the long suspected link between aquaculture and poverty reduction. Continue reading
Synergies between the Livestock and Fish CGIAR Research Program and the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) in Bangladesh were today highlighted at the frist CGIAR ‘knowledge day’ held in Nairobi. The collaboration was part of a presentation by Patrick Dugan of WorldFish on CGIAR progress towards reducing rural poverty. This is one … Continue reading
Use of manufactured feeds in aquaculture in Bangladesh has grown rapidly over the last five years. More than 1 million tonnes of commercially formulated feeds and 0.3-0.4 million tonnes of farm-made feeds were produced in 2012, and sectoral growth is projected to increase substantially over the medium term. This working paper summarizes findings from a … Continue reading
CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish 