Seven country case studies of fish marketing and distribution patterns are presented in this collection. Country studies of Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe were prepared in accordance with a recommendation of the Technical Consultation on Aquaculture and Human Nutrition (Maseru, Lesotho, 5-8 June 1989). The selected countries represent a considerable range of circumstances in terms of such dimensions as territorial extent, access to marine or freshwater resources, domestic production capcities, and traditions of fisheries and fish consumption. An introductory overview chapter provides a summary account based on the format used for each of the case presentations, and sets out general recommendations for further development action on a region-wide basis.

This one-of-a-kind reference tool provides vital market & trade development information. Part I contains three separate sections: introduction, reference & contacts (describes the international & regional organizations, research centers, & financial institutions that facilitate international trade). Part II is divided into two groups of Sub-Saharan African countries: first & second tier; each group has an introductory overview, & information on exports & imports, on investment & trade barriers, & on the best prospects for U.S. investment & exports. Contacts & selected publications also are included.

This publication contains reports of ten case studies of freshwater fisheries in southern Africa which were conducted in five medium-sized lakes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Five of the case studies focus on the biological and environmental effects of fishing while the remaining five are concerned with historical and sociological analysis.