Uganda

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), although women make up nearly 70% of the global aquaculture workforce, their work is frequently undervalued in data systems, policies, and funding frameworks.

Under the proposed arrangement, verified fishers from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania would gain equal access to the lake, provided they comply with a set of mutually agreed-upon rules.

FPU officials say some politicians are obstructing enforcement operations to curry favour with fishing communities that wield significant electoral influence.

The partnership also complements Enabel’s ongoing work in reviewing Uganda’s Fisheries and Aquaculture regulations, a crucial step toward sustainable fishery management.

For years, the lack of reliable statistics has hampered effective policy planning, investment targeting, and technological innovation in the sector.

As part of its sponsorship, GIZ will host two strategic sessions at AFRAQ2025 on “Alternative Feeds for Aquaculture,” and “Access to Finance for Small-Scale Aquaculture Producers.”