Topics: Gender

Emerging scientist: Afrina Choudhury

As a global leader in fisheries and aquaculture research, science is at the forefront of our work. In this new series, we profile our emerging scientists, early career research talents who are already making a significant contribution to fisheries and aquaculture knowledge. Here, we talk to Afrina Choudhury, a Senior Gender Specialist and recently elected Chair of the Bangladesh National Gender Working Group.

Emerging scientist: Chelcia Gomese

As a global leader in fisheries and aquaculture research, science is at the forefront of our work. In this new series, we profile our emerging scientists, early career research talents who are already making a significant contribution to fisheries and aquaculture knowledge. In this installment, Chelcia Gomese, a gender researcher in Solomon Islands, talks about her 'aha' research moments and creative ways to collect and present data.

Emerging scientist: Chikondi Manyungwa-Pasani

As a global leader in fisheries and aquaculture research, science is at the forefront of our work. In this new series, we profile our emerging scientists, early career research talents who are already making a significant contribution to fisheries and aquaculture knowledge. Launching the series is Chikondi Manyungwa-Pasani, a small-scale fisheries researcher in Malawi and winner of the inaugural Rosemary Firth Award for her presentation on gender economics.

Gaining a voice: First Women Fishers’ Forum held in Timor-Leste

On Atauro Island in Timor-Leste, men have typically made the decisions about how fishery resources should be managed. But following efforts to build women fishers’ empowerment, women now have a greater voice in governance discussions and are engaging in collective action.

Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART)

In the Indian state of Assam, capture fisheries and aquaculture provide livelihoods for thousands of rural households, who are directly or indirectly involved in the production and marketing of fish. While the current average productivity in ponds is around 1,680 kg/ha/yr, beel fisheries produce...

Gendered ownership of aquaculture resources: Insights from two villages in Bangladesh

How FISH is transforming gender research

How FISH is transforming gender research

This video was created for the 7th Global Conference on Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries on 18-21 October 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, where FISH was the gold sponsor. The aim of the conference was to generate greater attention and funding for gender work in fisheries and aquaculture and emphasize...

Empowering Women Fish Retailers (EWFIRE)

Since the 1980s, aquaculture production in Egypt has grown rapidly, adding substantially to the supply of affordable fish to domestic markets. As a result, aquaculture markets have become a strategic food sector that contributes to nutrition security and sustains substantial employment...

Promoting the sustainable growth of aquaculture in Myanmar to improve food Security and income for communities in the Ayeyarwady Delta and Central Dry Zone (MYFC)

Annual Report 2017

Annual plan of work and budget (POWB) for 2017

CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food-Systems (FISH) in Myanmar