Inland fisheries and rural livelihoods - Towards appropriate valuation of the sector

Inland fisheries and rural livelihoods - Towards appropriate valuation of the sector

Year of publication 2007

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Category Other document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The contribution of inland fisheries is crucial for sustaining livelihoods in many rural areas, in particular amongst poor communities. In many cases, the people who rely on inland aquatic resources are also the most vulnerable to food insecurity and most disadvantaged in terms of access to alternative sources of food and income.

Language English

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