sector (as an aggregate entity of private producers) will need to sustainably intensify its production. Additional improvements in feed and disease man- agement will have to materialize for this to happen. Tis is already occurring among both mature
and emerging producers in Asia and Latin America in response to the strong price signals generated by increasing demand. By continuously adopting a vari- ety of best practices in their production operations, these producers are competing successfully with their counterparts in North America and Europe. Te outlook is less certain for Africa. In the future,
the region’s very low aquaculture production might reverse itself if Africa can replicate the rapid scale-up that has been seen in Southeast Asia and Latin America. However, this will require the private sec- tor to provide the needed technology and expertise gained from the experience in these other regions. Such a change will only come about if policy-driven incentives are provided to the private sector in a way that establishes dedicated zones for production, coupled with secure rights and access to capital and technical assistance. Te strong professional net- works that support aquaculture production in Asia (such as NACA and SEAFDEC, as noted earlier) are also badly needed in Africa south of the Sahara. Such networks can facilitate the technical training of producers and accelerate the uptake of productiv- ity-enhancing practices and technologies. Te role of international centers, including the WorldFish Center, in facilitating the spread of knowledge and best practices is also important in supporting the growth of the aquaculture sector in Africa. So too is the additional support that could come from bodies
Through a combination of national-level strategy setting and prioritization, private-sector investment, and multilateral assistance and support, a strong and vibrant aquaculture sector could begin to emerge in key African countries and contribute to the strong global growth that has already been occurring in recent decades.
like the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation. Apart from providing direct support to the private sector through loans and credit facilities, these multilateral institutions can also give African countries both direct technical assistance and guid- ance in improving the governance of the fisheries sector and in the design of public-sector institutions. In sum, through a combination of national-level
strategy seting and prioritization, private-sector investment, and multilateral assistance and support, a strong and vibrant aquaculture sector could begin to emerge in key African countries and contribute to the strong global growth that has already been occurring in recent decades in other parts of the developing world. ■
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