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Working towards the regional co-management of Lake Tanganyika

Year of publication 2014

Pages 4p.

Author Bodiguel, C.;Ward, A.

Publisher FAO/IOC ;

Category Other document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This SmartFiche describes the background and outputs of the programme’s efforts so far to strengthen a regional approach to sustainable fisheries management for Lake Tanganyika.

Language English

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