ABSTRACT

This study was originally prepared at the request of Project GCP/INT/467/NOR, “Increasing the Role of Fish in the Alleviation of Malnutrition”, Fish Utilization and Marketing Service, Fishery Industry Division, Fisheries Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. After a review of the basic country setting discussion ranges over a number of topics pertaining to patterns of fish marketing and consumption, including constraints to demand and supply which are hindering the national fisheries from serving a fuller role in fostering nutritional and economic welfare. Several proposals for development action are offered as a conclusion to the study.

EDITORIAL NOTE

FISHIN Occasional Papers are issued from time to time primarily as records of contributions made by Project personnel to regional and international fisheries-related workshops, seminars, symposia, studies, etc. Observations and findings presented in the papers are those of the authors and should be treated as preliminary and subject to further verification. Correspondence, comments, and suggestions are welcome and may be forwarded to: John-Eric Reynolds, Socio-Economic Advisor, FISHIN Project, UGA/87/007, FAO/UN, P.O. Box 521, Kampala, Uganda.