Crops and livestock are and will remain important, but Africa’s blue economy, including oceans, lakes and rivers are increasingly important and deserves greater strategic attention.
Across Africa, demand for aquatic foods is increasing as population grows. Yet, supply is struggling to keep the pace.
This matters because aquatic foods are not a niche product in Africa.
They are an important source of food, livelihoods and trade.
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