Commercial Aquaculture and Economic Growth, Poverty Alleviation and - Assessment Framework

There is ample evidence that, when properly conducted, especially as a business (commercial) activity, aquaculture can make significant contribution to national food security, poverty alleviation and economies, factors which often determine policy makers' support to any sector. Yet, quantitative evaluation of these merits is poorly documented, particularly in developing countries, which often limits the much needed political and financial support to the sector for its adequate development. This paper suggests to measure aquaculture's contribution to a country's economy through the aquaculture employment multiplier . While the document refers to commercial aquaculture throughout, the methodology developed can be applied to aquaculture in general.

Product details

• Authors: Food and Agriculture Organization (Fao), Food and Agriculture Organization of the, Nathanael/ Cai Hishamunda
• Publisher: Stylus Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.11.2009
• EAN: 9789251063378
• ISBN: 9789251063378
• No. of pages: 58
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 286 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Fao Fisheries and Aquaculture; Fao Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics