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This project focuses on advancing sustainable aquaculture practices across various regions, including Cambodia, China, the Philippines, and several countries in Africa and Latin America. It emphasizes integrated culture systems, polyculture, and the environmental impacts of aquaculture, aiming to improve food safety, quality, and income generation for small-scale fish farmers. The initiative leverages collaborations among leading universities and local partners to foster technological advancements, resource management, and market integration while addressing gender inclusivity in aquaculture development.
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AquaFish CRSP Projects Regional Distribution Cambodia China Philippines Vietnam Guyana Mexico Nicaragua Ghana Mali Kenya South Africa Tanzania Uganda Bangladesh Indonesia Nepal
Lead US Partners Africa Auburn University Oregon State University Purdue University Latin America University of Arizona University of Hawaii at Hilo South & Southeast Asia North Carolina State University University of Connecticut—Avery Point University of Michigan
Research & Development Focus Indigenous Species Integrated Culture Systems Polyculture Environmental Impacts Resource Management Sustainable Feed Technology Marketing Strategies Value-Added Processing Food Safety & Quality Gender Integration
AquaFish CRSP Impact Assessment: Indicator Reporting Laura Morrison & Ford Evans
Information Flow for Impact Reporting Research Projects Project Reports Program Reports DTAP Indicators USAID Indicators Investigation Deliverables Investigations in Host Countries Training & Research
Project Reporting Responsibilities Project Reports • Quarterly Reports • DTAP Indicator Reports • Trip Reports • Aquanews Article • Lessons Learned • Success Story • Quantifiable Economic Benefits Statement • Outreach Materials • Research Reports • Training Reports • Final Technical Reports Investigation Deliverables
DTAP Indicators: 4 Development Themes Improved Health and Nutrition, Food Quality, and Food Safety (1) Income Generation for Small-Scale Fish Farmers and Fishers (3) Environmental Management for Sustainable Aquatic Resources Use (4) Enhanced Trade Opportunities for Global Fishery Markets (2)
DTAP Indicators: A • Improved Health and Nutrition, Food Quality, and Food Safety • Number of aquaculture products developed to improve food safety or quality
DTAP Indicators: A & B • Income Generation for Small-Scale Fish Farmers and Fishers • Number of new technologies developed • Number of institutions with access to technological practices • Number of (people) trained in use of technological practices
DTAP Indicators: C Environmental Management for Sustainable Aquatic Resources Use Number of management practices developed or adopted to improve natural resource management Number of additional hectares under improved technologies or management practices Number of management practices developed to support biodiversity Number of people trained in practices to promote soil conservation and/or improved water quality
DTAP Indicators: D Enhanced Trade Opportunities for Global Fishery Markets Number of new markets for aquatic products Number of aquatic products available for human food consumption
Indicator Reports Monitoring & Evaluation Report Internal: DTAP Annual Indicator Report External: USAID
Indicator Example Baitfish Technology-07QSD02PU • Technology: • Raise catfish fingerlings as baitfish for use by Nile Perch fishermen • Benefits: • Protection of native catfish in Lake Victoria • New livelihood for for farmers adopting baitfish aquaculture • New trade opportunities for baitfish vendors, mostly women
Applicable DTAP Indicators: Baitfish Technology • Income Generation • Number of new technologies developed • Environmental Management • Number of management practices developed or adopted to improve natural resource management • Enhanced Trade Opportunities • Number of new markets for aquatic products
DTAP-USAID Indicator Relationship Technology B-02 Practice C-01 C-03 Product A-01 D-02 Market D-01 • Technology • Practice • Product • Market New! DTAP Indicators USAID Technology Indicators Under Research 5.2-14 Under Testing 5.2-15 USAID: New Technology/Practice Relates to agriculture at any point on the supply chain. Includes new technologies, improvements to existing technologies, improved management practices, and the resulting products/practices. Under Transfer 5.2-16
Technology Indicator Reports Internal: DTAP Fish Traders External: USAID Baitfish Farmer Perch Fisher
From Indicators to Success Story Purdue University Project Reports & Indicators Stories Communications Project Impact Assessment Project Baitfish Success Story for Kenya Impact Assessments