National Aquaculture Development Strategy for Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) Department of Fisheries Resources (DFR)

National Aquaculture Development Strategy for Uganda

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries(MAAIF) Department of Fisheries Resources (DFR)

FAO Regional Workshop on Rice and Aquaculture for Productivity Increase and Market Development in East Africa

13-17 April 2009, Kampala, Uganda

Presentation Outline

• Introduction• Expected goals and outcomes of the strategy• Current status of Aquaculture in Uganda• Need for the strategy• Approaches to strategic framework• Role of the private-public sector• Elements of strategic framework• Implementation of the strategy

Introduction

• Through PEAP and PMA, GoU is aiming to transform the aquaculture sub-sector into a vibrant commercial industry in Uganda & region-wide, while improving livelihoods of the rural

Expected goals and outcomes of the strategy

• Overall goal is to build a healthy and dynamic aquaculture subsector but focusing on;

feed and seed Credit provisionTechnological innovationAccess to informationExtension supportmarkets

• Outcomes of the strategy;Increased income & food securityIncreased private sector investmentIncreased public investments in strategic

areasImproved adherence to quality standardsImproved relationship between public &

private sector

Expected goals and outcomes of the strategy

Approaches to strategic framework• GoU commitment to aquaculture development &

removal of obstacles • Improved Government/ industry partnership• Focusing on research and development• Regulatory reform i.e supportive regulatory framework• Making aquaculture attractive to investment• Access to high quality production sites• Enhanced marketing efforts• Enhanced public awareness• Co-ordination of all sub-sector devt initiatives

Elements of strategic framework

1) Suitable production systemsa) Govt role:• Identify appropriate production technologies • Inform investors about these technologies• Provide guidelines for BMPs: packaged &

disseminated• Establish aquaculture parks for promotion• Demonstrate & disseminate various production

systems through NARO

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

b) Private sector’s role:• Be aware of production technologies relevant

to aquaculture zones• Support the aquaculture strategy• Disseminate appropriate technologies in

collaboration with NARO

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

2) Availability and access to inputsa) Feedi)Govts role: Reduce /remove taxes on imported feed mills & basic

feed ingredients Provide information on feed and feed materials esp.

prices Quality assurance through inspections & certifications Promote adoption of appropriate feed manufacturing

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

ii) Feed manufacturers role: make quality feed at available prices Establish distribution networks through out the

country Provide information on feed availabilty, quality and

efficacy to the public Ensure public-private linkages Produce & market necessary feeds to producers Monitor feed performance Assist in disseminating technologies

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

iii) Producer organization roleServe as forum for information sharing among

stakeholdersLobby for collective bargaining and

appropriate public sector intervention

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

b) Seed i) Govts role:Provide regular information on sources &

quotation of prices of good seed to producersProvide guidelines in seed production for

certificationMaintain broodstock of selected culture spp.Promote commercial seed producersData collection & work out enterprise budgets

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

ii) Private sector role: produce and distribute quality seed sell products at affordable pricesFacilitate accessibility to high quality seedKeep accurate data on production & salesAdopt good broodstockCollectively bargain for enforcement on the

use of immature juveniles as bait

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

3) Capitali) Govt role: Collect information on profitability of aquaculture to

interest commercial banks Source for development partner-support for credit

facilities Negotiate for appropriate preferential interest rates Consider guaranteeing loans for aquaculture

enterprises Evaluate technical merits of investment proposals Advise on where & how to access funding

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

ii) Private sector role:Build capacity to develop bankable plansDevelop/acquire business & financial skillsTrain in aqua-business managementNegotiate for preferential interest rates Also rely on private sector funding institutionsNGOs to work with non-commercial producersCollect information on other funding mechanismSensitize farmers on savings and solidarity of

funds

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

4) Outreach:i) Govt role:Provide quality technical assistanceDemonstrate aquaculture technologiesTrain and retool aquaculture service providers

(SP)Provide information on certified SPSolicit technical backup for gaps identifiedEstablish networks: nationally & internationallyStrengthen farmers associations

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

ii) Private sector’s role: evaluate outreach relevacy & efficacy demand for appropriate technologies provide feedback to public sector on needs

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

5) Researchi) Govts role: ensure research is responsive to needs of the

private sector ensure mechanism of private-public

collaborationIncrease funding for research disseminate locally tested technologiesEstablish mechanism for capacity building

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

ii) Private sector share appropriate technologies developedConsider funding researchCollaborate with public/other institutions:

nationally & internationally

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

6) Education and training i) Govts role: promote aquaculture training Undertake quality control through training

institutions develop curricula for aquacultureProvide information on career development

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

i) Private sector role: develop linkages with training institutions for

appropriate manpowerFacilitate training opportunities,on-farmProvide feedback to the public sector

regarding efficacy

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

5) Marketing i) Govts role: Advocate for mass production in accordance

to demand Assist in providing basic marketing

infrastructure Provide guidelines on ensuring quality

standards of aquatic products

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

5) Marketing i) Private sectors role: mobilize fish farmers to produce according to market

demand Collectively bargain for fair prices Disseminate information on market needs provide uniform quality products Provision of market guarantees for smaller producers

e,g satellite production systems Train farmers on meeting requirements & demand

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

Producer organizations(POs) i) Govts role: engage in formation of POs Advise all stakeholders on sourcing for

assistanceii) Private sector role:Facilitate access to inputs and marketsEstablish a national producer organization

Elements of strategic framework (Cont.)

Regulation i) Govts role: secure user rights to land & water resources Regulate movement of aquatic organisms Issue permits to aquaculture investments e.g cages Collect & publish reliable statistical data Apply & enforce Codes of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries Determine criteria for EIA on aquaculture investments Regulate seed production Ensure quality control of aquaculture productsii) Private sector role: Collaborate with govt on all issues stated above

Thank you