Développement de la petite pisciculture marchande au Cameroun: La recherche-action en partenariat

Abstract

In Cameroon, fish farming represents the only alternative to fill in the deficit in fish and to decrease the importation levels. It is also a new source of income for the rural farmers. However, the fish farming systems that have been put forward are note efficient enough on the biotechnical and economical levels to drive commercial dynamics. Several approaches to the development of fish farming have been applied since the nineties: after a systemic agronomic approach implemented in development projects, a participatory approach emerged. This article introduces a new approach based on action research in partnership (ARP) to contribute to fish farming development. We intend to present here the first results achieved in the Cameroonian field. © 2007 John Libbey Eurotext - All rights reserved.