Small-scale fishing: Income, vulnerability and livelihood strategies at Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, Zambia

Kapembwa, Sydney; Gardiner, A.J.; Pétursson, Jón Geir

doi:10.1080/0376835x.2020.1746636

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“…The inclusion of secondary stakeholders would be beneficial in providing financial and material support towards the fishers' alternative livelihoods during the co-management governance arrangement. These findings are in line with the study by Kapembwa et al [46] on the Lake Itezhi-Tezhi fishery, who suggested the development or enactment of the right livelihood-tailored fisheries policies and legislative frameworks that would compel the incorporation of appropriate stakeholders in fishers' livelihoods to promote sustainable fishing. The study by Kapembwa et al [46] is supported by that of Chama and Mwitwa [35] on the Lake Bangweulu fishery in the northern part of Zambia, who recommended the formulation of a policy on fisheries management that should focus on uplifting the livelihood of local communities while conserving the fisheries resources.…”

Section: Stakeholders' Roles and Perceptions Of Fisheries Co-managementsupporting

confidence: 91%

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Is Co-Management Still Feasible to Advance the Sustainability of Small-Scale African Inland Fisheries? Assessing Stakeholders’ Perspectives in Zambia

Kapembwa

Pétursson

Gardiner³

2021

Sustainability

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Co-management has been promoted as an alternative approach to the governance of small-scale inland fisheries resources and has been implemented in many African countries. It has, however, not proven to be a simple solution to improve their governance; hence, most African inland fisheries are still experiencing unsustainable overexploitation of their resources. As such, there is a need for reassessing the application of governance strategies for co-management that should strive to strengthen the participation of stakeholders, primarily the local fishers, as they are fundamental in the governance of fisheries resources. Therefore, this study set out to explore the prospects of a co-management governance approach at a Lake Itezhi-Tezhi small-scale fishery in Zambia. Focus group discussions with fishers and semi-structured interviews with other stakeholders were used to collect data. This study revealed that the stakeholders perceive co-management as a feasible approach to governance of the Lake Itezhi-Tezhi fishery. However, the feasibility of the co-management arrangement would be dependent mostly on the stakeholders’ ability to address most of the ‘key conditions’ criteria highlighted in the study. This study also identified the need to establish a fisheries policy to provide guidelines for the co-management, coming with decentralisation of power and authority to the local fishers.

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“…The human-made Lake Itezhi-Tezhi lies on the Kafue River in the Southern province of Zambia at 15 • 44 19 S-26 • 02 17 E in the Itezhi-Tezhi district (Figure 1; See also [46]). It was created by a large dam that was built in 1977 [47,48].…”

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Is Co-Management Still Feasible to Advance the Sustainability of Small-Scale African Inland Fisheries? Assessing Stakeholders’ Perspectives in Zambia

Kapembwa

Pétursson

Gardiner³

2021

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“…Women empowerment and improved livelihood strategies enhance fishing households' incomes. A study by Kapembwa et al [69] confirmed that fishing and its related activities have a bearing on the levels of fishing households' incomes of fishers in Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in Zambia in general. Incomes from fish sales increase the purchasing power resulting in a greater proportion of income being spent on food, enhancing food and nutrition security [9].…”

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Unlocking the Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Approximately one-third of the global population suffering from chronic hunger are in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In addition to high prevalence of chronic hunger, millions of people suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. Meanwhile, there is growing consensus across scientific disciplines concurring that fish plays a crucial role in improving food and nutrition security. Therefore, the present review aims to demonstrate the role of fish and the whole fisheries sector towards securing food and nutrition security in SSA by summarizing the existing literature. Fish is a treasure store of animal protein and essential micronutrients such as zinc, iodine, calcium, and vitamins, which are essential in human nutrition and have proven to help reduce the risks of both malnutrition and non-communicable diseases. Policymakers, development agencies, and society should recognize the role that the fisheries sector can play in combatting hunger and undernutrition, especially for the poor and marginalized people in SSA.

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“…Capability focus on ways of attaining livelihood outcomes by poor people [89]. Traditionally, capability focus on human welfare in term of life expectancy and good health [90]. Poverty reduction, more income earnings, food security are most requisites as livelihood outcomes to the small-scale fishers [91].…”

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The Role of Livelihood Assets on the Improvement of the Livelihoods of Fisher Households in Zanzibar

Hamad¹,

Islam²

2022

AJERE

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Fishery in Zanzibar play a significant role in the economy for income, food security and employment status. Many inhabitants from coastal areas of Zanzibar engaged in fishing activities for income and subsistence need. Majority of the fishers in Zanzibar are poor. They are engaged in fish catch in inshore areas using traditional fishing boats and gears. Fisher's income has been gradually reduced due to declining fish catch which is attributed to poor fishing technology, use of non-motorized small fishing vessels and overfishing. The aim of this study is to investigate how capital assets contribute to the household income and wellbeing of small-scale fishers in Zanzibar. Data used in this study obtained through face to face interview with 226 respondents. The regression results indicated that financial capital, human capital, social capital and natural capital have significantly contributed to the income of fisher households in Zanzibar. The access of assets play a very significant role in the poverty reduction in coastal areas in Zanzibar. The government may prioritised to invest in fish market facilities and improve some services including social network, education, credit facilities for increasing income and reducing poverty to the fishers in the islands of Zanzibar.

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Small-scale fishing: Income, vulnerability and livelihood strategies at Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, Zambia

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Is Co-Management Still Feasible to Advance the Sustainability of Small-Scale African Inland Fisheries? Assessing Stakeholders’ Perspectives in Zambia

Is Co-Management Still Feasible to Advance the Sustainability of Small-Scale African Inland Fisheries? Assessing Stakeholders’ Perspectives in Zambia

Unlocking the Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Role of Livelihood Assets on the Improvement of the Livelihoods of Fisher Households in Zanzibar

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