Socio-cultural influences on sanitation, fish handling and artisanal fish processing within the fishing communities
The fishery sector in Uganda has seen important changes in the last two decades. Among the changes registered, is the expansion of fish markets locally, regionally and internationally. Upon which, remarkable benefits have been realized at local and national levels, for instance, it is estimated that an average of 40m$ is being earned annually as foreign exchange. Besides, presently fish accounts for over 50% of total animal protein in take. However, it is argued that sustaining these gains has become an up hill task due to failure to maintain fish quality as a result of the rudimentary and inappropriate sanitary, fish handling and artisanal fish processing practices that both directly and indirectly affect the quality of fish and fish products.Therefore, against this background, a study of 507 respondents was undertaken among the Lake Victoria Communities specifically in Wakiso, Mayuge and Mukono districts. The study examined the perceptions of fishers on the social cultural practices of sanitation, fish handling and artisanal fish processing and consequently identified factors that influenced these practices.
Main Authors: | Odongkara, K.O., Kyangwa, I., Nasuuna, A. |
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Format: | monograph biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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Fisheries Resources Research Institute
2002
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Subjects: | Fisheries, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/32733 |
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