Fish Forward
1 year later
FFWD pay off
Fish Forward is increasing the availability of affordable high-value protein food (fish) by building a structure of sustainable aquaculture in the highlands of East Africa.
The results of the current running pilot are promising. Small fish ponds have been built and and the carps have been purchased.
| Country | Kenya |
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| Total investment | €34.000 (incl. planned investment until end 2006 and excl. own investment in time and travelling) |
| Turnover | first sales are expected in May 2007 |
| Direct employment | 2 persons (4 persons in 2007) |
| Indirect employment | activities of Fish Forward are expected to create indirect employment for 60 persons in 2007 |
| Contribution to Millennium Goals | Once the fish ponds are operating, other farmers will copy it and set up fish farms with the help of Fish Forward. This means transfer of knowledge and skills as well as positive spin offs for local economy |
Promising pilot and new manager
Last year's activities were dominated by fund raising and starting the pilot. Funds have been aquired, the pilot phase is set up as well as an awareness campaign in the surrounding communities. A very qualified Kenyan project manager is appointed, he takes over most of the activities from Pepijn Steemers, the Dutch initiator of this business.
Construction and adoption of large fish ponds
In September 2006 the construction of the large fish ponds will start. This will create temporary employment for 50 people. The ponds have to settle and will be operational in October. In 9 months from now (august 2007), first turnover is expected.
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