Revising aquaculture curriculums to support youth in Zambia

From
WorldFish
Published on
20.12.21
Impact Area
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

Fisheries & Aquaculture students at the NRDC Aquaculture Skills Training Center, Lusaka

While Zambia’s aquaculture sector is growing considerably, which is largely contributed to the rapid development of the private sector, a lack of training and experience among young producers is preventing the sector from reaching its full potential.

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