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Region:    Africa & Western Indian Ocean

FISH5ACP oyster value chain analysis and design of upgrading strategy The Gambia

Food and Agricultural Organisation FAO - Project Dates:
January 2022 - December 2022

Description of Project:
FISH4ACP is a global programme supporting fisheries and aquaculture value chain development in 12 countries. Poseidon staff led a team of FAO and national consultants to analyse the oyster value chain in The Gambia, and through extensive consultations developed a value chain upgrading strategy. The strategy was underpinned by functional and sustainability (economic, social, and environmental) and resilience assessments. A detailed implementation plan for the project and longer term upgrading strategy was developed.