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| Omwega, R.N.. |
| Benefits accruing to fishing communities have not marched increases in fish yields. This has affected the disadvantaged groups especially women who rely on processing and marketing fish for their livelihood. The aim of this study was to asses the extent of community involvement in fish harvesting activities, the benefits accruing, perceptions towards fisheries regulations and their constraints in regard to threats and risks they face in Lake Victoria. Sampling was conducted on 25 landing beaches between August and November 2000 and a total of 229 fishers interviewed. Data was obtained using a structured survey questionnaire on fish production and personal interviews. Seventy two percent felt that their occupation was not sustainable due to low prices of... |
| Tipo: Proceedings Paper |
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| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1834/2778 |
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| Abila, R.O.; Omwega, R.N.; Lwenya, C.. |
| Fishing is known to be one of the oldest occupations of mankind and in Lake Victoria (Kenya); it has been largely practiced at artisanal levels. Despite this, poverty amongst the fisher folk remains high. Why the fisher folk remain in perpetual poverty was the key research question for this study. Sampling was conducted on 12 landing beaches between June and August 2004. Data was obtained using survey questionnaires; personal interviews were made using open-ended questions and beach observations. Results from this study indicates that 179 fishers sampled earned an average income of Ksh. 107,063 each in a year with modal income of Ksh. 57,600 while in a day they earned an average income of Ksh. 518 each with modal income of Ksh. 200. Fishers perceived that... |
| Tipo: Proceedings Paper |
Palavras-chave: Fishing; Artisanal fishing; Lake fisheries; Socioeconomic aspects; Fishery economics; Public health; Malaria; Fishery management; Pricing. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1834/1495 |
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