Empowerment and National Fisheries Policy Implementation in Uganda

Mugambwa, Joshua; Nabeta, Isaac Nkote; Ngoma, Mohamed; Rudaheranwa, Nichodemus; Kaberuka, Will; Munene, Chrisostom

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“…In conclusion, most of the top fish‐producing sub‐Saharan African countries have policies and legislation that clearly outline the importance of the conservation of fish species so as to increase fish production and provide households with an inexpensive source of protein (Table 1). However, these policies omit key details and alone do not ensure effective outcomes, because government competence is judged by the effective implementation of these policies (Mugambwa et al, 2021). If responsible aquaculture practices are to be adopted across sub‐Saharan Africa, there is a need for the implementation of policies enshrined in the fisheries and aquaculture legislation.…”

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“…While Uganda is one of the leading fish producers in sub‐Saharan Africa, its fisheries and aquaculture industries have been beset with problems due to weak legal, institutional and policy frameworks. To address these challenges, the Ugandan authority implemented the National Fisheries Policy 2004 to increase sustainable fish production through properly managing capture fisheries, promoting aquaculture and reducing post‐harvest losses (Mugambwa et al, 2021). This policy also provides regulations for the import and export of fish and fisheries products (http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/uga201565.pdf).…”

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The potential impact of aquaculture on the genetic diversity and conservation of wild fish in sub‐Saharan Africa

Sanda,

Metcalfe,

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2024

Aquatic Conservation

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An increasing focus on aquaculture using introduced strains or species poses a serious threat to native wild species in sub‐Saharan Africa, yet almost no policies have been enacted or regulations put in place to address this environmental challenge. Aquaculture in these regions has traditionally been conducted on a relatively small scale but is currently expanding rapidly and is projected to continue increasing in the coming decades, with increasing use of genetically improved strains. This expansion is occurring in a region known for its high biodiversity, creating challenges for increasing fish production without damaging wild fish populations. However, few studies have yet assessed the impacts of changes in aquaculture practice on the genetic composition and diversity of wild populations. The use of non‐native improved strains for aquaculture could cause competition, gene introgression when there is interbreeding with native populations or species, displacement of species and possible extinction of the native wild populations. After providing historical context on African aquaculture, this review describes the current methods of fish breeding and genetic improvement programmes for the main species of cultured fishes, focusing on the potential conservation impacts of the use of introduced (and selectively bred) farmed species. Existing aquaculture policies, legislation and regulations regarding the import and farming of fish are then compared across the main fish‐producing countries. We recommend a regional policy framework considering fish introduction, risk analysis and risk management, human resources development and genetic monitoring that could be drafted into the existing policies to strengthen conservation efforts. We conclude by making recommendations for refining existing regulations and for future research aimed at minimizing the impacts of aquaculture on wild fish populations in sub‐Saharan Africa. Aquaculture in this region needs implementation of responsible guidelines to avoid genetic impacts on native populations of high conservation value.

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The potential impact of aquaculture on the genetic diversity and conservation of wild fish in sub‐Saharan Africa

Sanda,

Metcalfe,

Mable

2024

Aquatic Conservation

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“…In this study, policy information is defined as information about policies announced and implemented by governments and is operationalized as the different COVID-19 emergency and reopening stages announced by the NYC government. Policy implementation information influences a variety of outcomes, such as sustainable development (Mugambwa et al, 2020), environmental outcomes (Dermont, 2019), health policy acceptance and compliance (Allen et al, 2020), and coproduction (Mangai & De Vries, 2019). For example, Allen and colleagues (2020) systematically documented the research on the relationship between policy implementation information and outcomes and found that policy implementation information positively affects health policy accessibility and compliance.…”

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Which Matters More in Coproduction? Political Message, Policy, or Factual Information

Li,

2023

The American Review of Public Administration

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To coproduce better policy outcomes, governments and citizens need to work together. However, information asymmetry between the two parties influences the coproduction adversely. Nowadays, the multiplicity of information and its potential incongruence add to information asymmetry and make the impact of information on coproduction trickier than ever. This study examines the effects of political message, policy, and factual information on citizens’ coproduction activities. Analyzing the effects of federal and state leaders’ tweets, New York City's COVID-19 policies, reported COVID-19 cases and deaths, and the city's visits and public transportation ridership, the findings show that politicians’ message, congruent or not, did not influence citizens’ coproduction activities as measured by visits and public transit ridership. Policy implementation information improved coproduction, and the perceptions of factual information contributed to intended coproduction.

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Empowerment and National Fisheries Policy Implementation in Uganda

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The potential impact of aquaculture on the genetic diversity and conservation of wild fish in sub‐Saharan Africa

The potential impact of aquaculture on the genetic diversity and conservation of wild fish in sub‐Saharan Africa

Which Matters More in Coproduction? Political Message, Policy, or Factual Information

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