Reviving the aquaculture value chain in Democratic Republic of Congo
- October 16, 2020
In DR Congo, the fishery and aquaculture sector constitutes an essential source of economic activity, surpassing livestock, accounting for 12% of agricultural GDP. The industry contributes to 40% of total animal protein intake in the country. The annual average per capita fish consumption is about 5.9 kg—very low compared to the continental average of approximately 9.4 kg. Most fish consumed in the country is imported from neighboring countries and China. However, DRC has vast environmental resources to produce what is required for home consumption and could even become a net exporter of fish....
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