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New Fisheries Initiative Targets 25,000 Jobs

Africa’s fish market is worth an estimated USD 22 billion a year and demand is growing.

Women fish vendors play a vital role in local livelihoods and food security. Fish market in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Photo by Philipo Ngonyani

Africa’s fish market is worth an estimated USD 22 billion a year and demand is growing. That creates opportunities well beyond producing more fish. Feed, hatcheries, farm services, processing, storage, transport and trade can all support businesses and jobs.

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