ANNEX 7

ADCOM/3 (86) : 2

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: A inputs

Annex IR IA 1a - 1

Government project professional personnel

Annex PR IA 1b

Internationally recruited project professional personnel (1/86 - 6/86)

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: A. Inputs

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: A. Inputs

EQUIPMENT RECEIVED IN ARAC INTEL SEPT. 1986

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: A. Inputs

I. Analysis of progress: B. Activities

Annex PR IA 4a

Capital inputs: Laboratory, classrooms, hostel, residential building etc.

N199, 270.47 spent totally during January - June, 1986 out of which N21,773.06 was spent on equipment and supply. Untill 1984 the buildings occupied for offices, laboratory, classroom, training etc. were mainly in temporary building of the Rural Development Training Centre. In 1984 the Nigerian Government transferred these facilities to ARAC. The accommodation for these are now adequate. The international staff live in accommodation provided by the Rivers State, but all the government staff are yet to be provided accommodation. 3 prefab houses and 4 RDTC houses are now available at Aluu. All the residences (3 + 1) and buildings in the station at Buguma are now under ARAC.

Annex PR IA 4b

Hatchery

Some improvements being effected. Now operating with tap water supply. Borehole pump has been installed, but low voltage in electric supply (NEPA) prevents pump use - this is being checked. Also arrangements are being made to cascade water by gravity flow for the water to pick up oxygen before flow into tanks.

Annex PR IB 5 (1)

Comments on Analysis of progress: B. Activities

1. Establishment of the permanent facilities of the regional centre

The position with regard to funding had not improved during the reporting period, (1/86 - 6/86).

1. Construction of the freshwater fish farm at Aluu

   10 nursery ponds of 1000m² could now be used, but water supply is not adequate. The conditions are far from ideal as the water had still to be pumped from nearby marsh. More nursery ponds and 2 transient ponds (about 2ha) now excavated and water flow structures being fixed.

2. Main feeder canal/pipe line

   In lieu of the open feeder canal a pipe-line is being laid. Concrete pillars have been constructed to support the pipe line for over 200 metres; installation of pipe has to wait till the dry period in August.

3. Borehole and Pump for Hatchery

   The submersible pump has been installed - there is voltage drop at supply point. This is being checked and rectified.

4. Hatchery at Aluu

   Cement hatchery tanks completed earlier. Now being used partially.

   Water supply system

   Water supply effected from small supplyline to ARAC offices/ quarters are inadequate. Pipes have been laid from the borehole pump, but individual connections to tanks not completed. When electric supply to borehole pump is ensured adequate water supply could be ensured.

5. Construction of cement tanks for experiments of trainees

   Water supply and drain to be fitted in some units.

6. Additional laboratory space

   This additional space are being used for staff/training laboratory needs.

7. Overhead tank and O₂ pickup system are yet to be constructed.

2. Continuation of the ARAC's training programme - The sixth training course

ARAC's sixth course commenced on 9/1/86 and is scheduled to end [from on 13/12/86. 30 candidates [5 anglophone and 6 francophone countries have joined the course; a candidate from Mauritania joined [the [for first time and candidate from Haiti (outside Region) was admitted as a special case. The first term is over; the course is now in second term. Annex I to PR IB 5 give the details of admission and Annex II gives the details of project work undertaken by sixth course trainees.

Annex PR IB 5 (2)

3. Implementation of applied research programme

1. Breeding of C. lazera

   Fry and fingerlings of C. gariepinus were sold for N 387.00. All trials were carried out by Scientist (Breeding & Seed Production)and NIOMR counterpart. With assured supply of water to hatchery seed production could be increased considerably.

2. Culture of O. niloticus and C. gariepinus at Aluu

   Pond No. 3 (1000m²) was stocked with 1,053 O. niloticus (32.6kg) and Pond No. 14 of similar size was stocked with 674 O. niloticus (12.58kg) and 120 C. gariepinus (11.5kg).

3. Brackishwater fish culture at Buguma

   1. The whole farm was drained fully and dried, eradicating all the S. melanotheron. Pond K (4000m²) was deepened by silt removal. All the ponds filled up later was stocked with T. guineensis fry (2/m²) produced at the farm. The pH of pond water remained low (4 - 5.5), liming upto 5t/ha did not raise pH higher than 6.5 and is not economical.

   2. Rearing of fry of T. guineensis

      Fry stocked in ponds grew to a size of 4g in one month, whereas those stocked in concrete tanks reached only 0.8g/month.

   3. Culture of T. guineensis in rearing ponds

      All ponds were stocked at 2 fish/m² and fed with palm kernel cake, brewery waste and brewers yeast mixed at 2:2:1 ratio. Growth rate of fish varied between 0.38 and 0.6g/day. Culture is in progress.

4. Cage culture

   Since the old cages could not be operated because of the swift currents caused by tidal flow, in New Calabar River. Screens were made with Raffia palm and trials are to be made now protecting the cages with these screens.

5. Trainees Research Projects

   Some of the important studies are being made ready for publication, as “Working Papers” of ARAC.

4. Selection of National Centres to form a Regional Network

This has to await the findings and recommendations of the thematic study mission. ADCP direction awaited.

Annex PR IB 5 (3)

5. Secondment of Scientists to ARAC

   One candidate from Tanzania, who joined in November 1985, is continuing to work at Buguma.

6. Annual Meeting of Advisory Committee

   The next meeting of Advisory Committee is scheduled to be held in November, 1986.

7. Establishment of an Information System for ARAC

   This programme is under review for modification. Using facilities of “GLOBEFISH” is being initiated.

8. Second Tripartite Review

   A tripartite review meeting was held on 24 April, 1986

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 1
State output:
                    Establishment of permanent research and training facilities for the regional Centre.

Scheduled completion date: December 1983
Actual or estimated completion date: Partial completion - 1982 - 84; Rest - 1986

If production of the output has started, describe present stàtus: The physical facili ties of the brackishwater farm at Buguma (already existing under Federal Gov ment - host institution) were transferred partially to ARAC in 1980 itself (Phase I, inception) and fully in 1984. 3 prefab houses and office accommoda tion completed in 1982. Adequate buildings for accommodation of hostel, offi accommodation, Guest house and some staff were transferred permanently from Rivers State Government (RDTC) to ARAC in 1984. However, the freshwater farm is incomplete. About 2ha farm area is almost ready. A hatchery is almost completed.

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

The Buguma fish farm available since inception is being fully utilized for training and research. The office accommodation, hostel, laboratories, class rooms etc. transferred to ARAC are being fully utilized. The hatchery though yet to be supplied with borehole water supply is being utilized with water supplied from the office supply line. The 10 nursery ponds completed in 1985 can now be used for trainees culture trials and stock building.

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The delayed freshwater farm construction has seriously affected the approved research programme. The 2nd ADCOM meeting suggested modification in the project which now is accepted as project revision ‘F’, where reduction in staff for research is to be effected until the farm facilities are completed. But with the facilities established other aspects of work (training) has been completed almost to schedule.

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 2

State output : Implementation of an applied research programme to solve the problems faced in the application of known technologies in farming systems for large scale development in Africa and to develop new technologies

Scheduled completion date: December 1982
Actual or estimated completion date: December 1986 (pertial)

If production of the output has started, describe present stàtus:

(See sheet attached PR IC 6a)

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

The freshwater research facilities are inadequate, but with some of the facilities now developed and the Buguma fish farm part of the programme can/completed. See also details given in Annex PR IC 6a.

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The delay in freshwater farm facilities has considerably affected implementation of the applied research programme. With the reduction of staff in research in 1986 not much can be expected on development of technologies in freshwater culture. The trainees could complete their project work in this area. And the programme at Buguma on brackishwater technology will be continued and completed to an extent.

Annex PR IC 6a

Implementation of applied research programme

The research work was severely restricted owing to lack of freshwater farm facilities. Originally work was undertaken at Imo State - Government fish farm at Okigwe, but since only a few freshwater ponds were available only trainees conducted their trial at Okigwe; also the distance to Okigwe was restricting ARAC activities there. In 1984/85 some freshwater nursery ponds were made available at Aluu for trainees research, and stock building of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) - also the cement hatchery with limited water supply were also used in breeding and culture of Clarias gariepinus. However, all the facilities at the brackishwater fish farm were available for ARAC and studies on brackishwater tilapias (Tilapia guineensis and Sarotherodon melanotheron), catfish Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Oyster culture were done at Buguma. Several aspects which can be utilized in the technology development have been studied - these aspects are: Monoculture of S. melanotheron (mixed soxes) yielding 2,575kg ha^-1 yr^-1 (3 harvests); mixed culture of S. melanotheron and T. guineensis yielding up to 2.5 – 3.0 tons ha^-1 yr^-1 (2 crops); monosex culture of tilapias, using hormone induced all males in preliminary trials; stock building and mass production of O. niloticus fry; and mass production of C. lazera fingerlings, using hypophysation technique. Attempts are now being made to grow T. guineensis isolating completely from S. melanotheron - the latter has been found to be competitive and destructive to the detriment of production of other species in ponds. With staff reduction in 1986 accent on research is reduced, but some research studies are being continued. Apart from the research of experts and national staff, considerable research has been done by ARAC trainees on various aspects of aquaculture technology of direct relevance to ARAC research programme. While these research is done in the total framework of ARAC facility and programme cannot be adequate to the level planned, the achievements in research are significant and can be expected to partially meet the needs as programmed.

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 3

State output : Training of about 175 English and French speaking senior aquaculturists to man aquaculture development projects in Africa

Scheduled completion date: 5th Course 6/85; 6th Course 6/86
Actual or estimated completion date: 5th Course 12/12/85; 6th Course 13/12/86

If production of the output has started, describe present stàtus:

(See sheet attached PR IC ₃6a and Appendix III for distribution map of trainees)

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

As explained in sheet (Annex PR IC 6b) the four one-year courses scheduled will now be delayed by 6 months, but all the courses would be completed before end of Phase II (1986) as scheduled. The number of countries participating in training is good, with a total of 27 countries (13 Anglophone and 14 Francophone) and 137 trainees (including 6th course) participating. Over 80% trainees who returned are working in aquaculture areas and the rest in allied fisheries projects.

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The delay is only about 6 months in the programme for four one-year courses now the programme will be completed in December 1986 instead of June 1986. This does not affect the achievement of the immediate objective (see also Annex PR IC 6b).

Annex PR IC 3 6a

Training

A total of 175 Senior Aquaculturists were scheduled to be trained. But in the 4 courses with a full capacity of 35, only 140 could maximally expected. The training programme which commenced on 6/6/80 has since completed 5 courses and the sixth course is now in progress, enrolling a total of 137 trainees from 13 anglophone and 14 francophone (including one trainee from Haiti - extra regional) countries. In the first 5 courses out of 107, 101 (6 dropouts) completed the programme successfully and were awarded the ARAC P.G. Diploma and a total of 69 have been awarded the M.Tech. (Aquaculture) degree by the Rivers State University of Science and Technology to which ARAC is affiliated. In all courses 35 trainees were admitted, but some were not able to join the project, owing to lack of funds - the trainees have been funded by donor agencies such as ADB, CFTC, USAID, GFID, FAO/UNDP Field Projects, EEC and certain country governments. At the rate of $10,000 expenditure for trainee this amounts to approximately US $1,370,000 as donors' contributions to ARAC, besides the direct UNDP support. In spite of the slightly reduced number of admissions each year and slightly delayed time in course conduct - delay by 6 months, assuming no break in programme between two sessions, the training has made good progress. The dates of the 5 courses completed are: 6/6/80 to 29/5/81; 30/8/81 to 21/8/82; 22/11/82 to 11/11/83; 1/12/83 to 24/11/84 and 7/1/85 to 12/12/85. See Annex 1, 2, 3 to “Analysis of progress: B. Activities” for details of current (6th) course. See also Appendix III for a distribution map of ARAC trainees enrolled in 1980 – 1986.

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 4

State output : Establishment of a system for collection, processing and retrieval of information to assist planing and execution of aquaculture and research programmes.

Scheduled completion date: 1986
Actual or estimated completion date: -

If production of the output has started, describe present stàtus:

A computer room with air conditioner was ready at ARAC but in view of the advice by the Evaluation Team, installation of the AQUIS computer system (as adjunct to the system set up at ADCP) at ARAC is to be postponed until a programme that requires this system has been developed and maintenance problems solved. ARAC would now acquire 2 or 3 portable micro-computers for use in research and training. Arrangements are being made for purchase of IBM personal computers for the purpose. Using facilities through GLOBEFISH is being initiated.

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

Output not effected.

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The achievement of immediate objective with reference to this activity is affected seriously. Eventhough it is possible to acquire the system its routine management might be difficult until such problems can be solved. Further the information system (AQUIS) of the ADCP is also under review; action could be pursued in future pending ADCP decision (see also above). Possible use of alternative information system, such as “Globe fish (info-peche)” is being investigated.

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 5

State output : In-service training of at least 30 young scientists for work in national aquaculture centres.

Scheduled completion date: December 1986
Actual or estimated completion date: December 1986 (partial)

If production of the output has started, describe present status:

Only one junior scientist from Tanzania joined this programme (since November 1985). A scientist from Ghana was contacted even in 1981/82, but he could not join as the stipend offered was low. The assignment of scientist is to be done within the TCDC framework - the scientist while at ARAC would be paid by FAO/Donor Agency. This activity with more scientists could not continue owing to lack of funds and accommodation; some more scientists could now be appointed, but this would depend on further programme of ARAC.

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

See column above

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The achievement of the immediate objective with reference to this activity is only minimal as only one scientist has so far joined the programme (see also above).

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 6 State output :

Linkage of strengthened national centres to the regional centre for easy exchange of experience and to form regional network of aquaculture centres.

Scheduled completion date: December 1982
Actual or estimated completion date: Incomplete by 1986

If production of the output has started, describe present status:

(See sheet attached PR IC 6c)

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

Negotiations for setting up Centres in countries namely Zambia, Kenya and C.A.R and Senegal were made but this could not be effected owing to lack of funds. (See also Annex PR IC 6c).

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The objective can be achieved only in future with the possible participation of the 4 countries indicated and others with the full development of ARAC facilities and funds being made available for the development of national centres in line with the new concept on networking and linkages.

Annex PR IC lc
Linkage

As planned, after the full development of research, training and information activities at ARAC action was to be taken to select and strengthen suitable national Centres for linkages to form an effective network. The activity was scheduled for 1983/84. Some efforts were made in negotiations for developing of national Centres in three countries namely: Zambia, Kenya and Centra African Republic. The government of Senegal also requested ARAC to consider linking one of its major aquaculture centres to ARAC. Progress could not be made in further planning and development as there were no funds available for these activities, unless newly considered again. In view of the fresh approach to the concept of linkages, action on this aspect could await the release of findings and recommendations of the Thematic Study Mission, which visited various African countries in reviewing aquaculture and also studying “networking” possibilities.

PROGRESS REPORT

I. Analysis of progress: C. Outputs (one form for each output)

Output number: 7
State output :

Technical cooperation among the developing countries for carrying out regional activities related to aquaculture and eventually economic cooperation in continued operation of the regional Centre.

Scheduled completion date: December 1986
Actual or estimated completion date: December 1986

If production of the output has started, describe present stàtus:

A Centre activity in which the participating countries joined fully is the training programme; 137 trainees from 27 different countries have participated. Only one junior scientist has joined the inservice training programme.

If the output has been partially or fully produced, describe how and to what extent it is being used:

No concrete lines for continuing ARAC activities has so far been drawn, eventhough the two ADCOM meetings considered these. Most of the trainees who have gone back to their countries from ARAC are engaged in aquaculture developmentwork.

If production of the output is delayed, indicate to what extent this is likely to influence the achievement of the immediate objective(s)

The training programme, as a cooperative effort, is almost on schedule and would meet the achievement of the objective of that activity. The in-service training programme is minimal and is delayed; the national Centres, through proposed, have not been formed; and concrete lines for continuing ARAC activities through TCDC/ECDC are yet to be drawn. The ARAC Advisory Committee meetings of 1984 and 1985 considered these aspects, and made a plea for cooperation and fund provision to ARAC through various donor agencies and participating countries.

APPENDIX I

AFRICAN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTRE (ARAC)

ADMISSION LIST FOR SIXTH TRAINING COURSE (1986)
FOR SENIOR AQUACULTURISTS

APPENDIX II

AFRICAN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTRE

TRAINEES PROJECTS - 1986

Note: The first member is the Chairman of the Committee

MAF: Afinowi
MNK: Kutty
GD : Delince
DC : Campbell
DG : Dublin-Green
GCO: Onuoha
IM : Marioghae
FN : Nwadukwe
JJ : Janssen (All ARAC)
BP : Bruce Powell (UNIPORT)
AO : Alfred-Ockiya (RSUST)
PL : P. Loganathan (RSUST)
AK : Akande (NIOMR HQ, Lagos)

AFRICAN REGIONAL AQUACULTURE CENTRE
COUNTRY WISE REPRESENTATION OF TRAINEES
ARAC/RAF/82/009/MNK 185