This document reports on the discussions and outcomes of the Expert Consultation on Small-Scale Rural Aquaculture, which took place at FAO Headquarters in Rome, from 28 to 31 May 1996. Dr Manuel Martinez-Espinosa of the Inland Water Resources and Aquaculture Service (FIRI), organized the event as part of the Regular Programme activities. The Consultation was attended by 29 participants, of whom 14 were FAO staff members and 15 were external experts.
Apart from her valuable contributions to the Consultation, the assistance of Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, Lecturer in Social Anthropology, School of African and Asian Studies, University of Sussex (England), for editing the final version of most of the papers presented is kindly acknowledged. Thanks are also addressed to Dr. André Coche for his inputs.
Distribution:
Participants
FAO Fisheries Department
FAO Regional and Sub-regional Fishery Officers
Selected list of experts
