Strengthening the capacities of fish farmers in the Republic of Congo – Phase 2

The action is an extension of the capacity-building project for stakeholders in the fish farming sector (RECAFIP-1) launched in 2016. The Association for the Promotion and Rural Development in Africa (APDRA) promotes a fish farming model based on converting lowland areas into a pond-dam system. This system comprises a main pond for fish growing and a smaller service pond used for breeding (Figure 1). This model, classified as extensive, does not require the use of external inputs at farm level. It enables fish farmers to become self-sufficient by reducing dependence on external supplies of equipment, feed and fingerlings. The proposed approach aims to integrate commercial fish farming into family farms, which requires careful consideration of social dynamics to ensure long-term sustainability and development. Political institutions concerned with the sector are also expected to be actively involved in the process.