One Health and Development Initiative

OHDI at the FAO-CIRDAP Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture Investments, Indonesia

National Aquaculture Investment Plans matter for Africa’s growth. Investment in aquaculture must be responsible, inclusive, and scalable to deliver lasting impact.

From 13 to 16 April, OHDI was represented at the Workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture Investment through National Aquaculture Investment Plans in Jakarta, bringing together African and Asian stakeholders to exchange insights on building sustainable aquaculture frameworks.

A key reflection for the Africa Fish & Aquaculture Welfare - Afiwel is the importance of a strong commercial mindset supported by systems that empower small scale producers through reliable water access, disease control, and capacity building. This can drive profitable production while maintaining environmental integrity and fish welfare.

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The OHDI team recently held a technical meeting with the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Nigeria to discuss the proposed nationwide scale up and implementation of the Africa Fish & Aquaculture Welfare - Afiwel Program.

This engagement marks the beginning of a formal collaboration to advance fish welfare and promote sustainable aquaculture systems in Nigeria.

Plans are underway for a National Inception and Action Planning Workshop to bring together multisectoral stakeholders, strengthen capacity, and co develop a coordinated action plan for ethical, safe, and sustainable aquaculture aligned with One Health principles.

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