Harnessing dietary nutrients of underutilised fish and fish-based products in Uganda

This project aimed to increase availability, access and consumption of fish through increased public-private partnerships to ensure food and nutritional security and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable groups in Uganda.

Nutritional deficiencies are widespread in rural and poor urban communities in Uganda, particularly among women of childbearing age and children of less than 5 years. These groups are particularly affected due to limited access to animal proteins and foods rich in micronutrients, especially fish.

Thanks to the improvement of post-harvest techniques and transformation technologies, the project is able to focus on reducing losses, increasing the quality and acceptability of products, and improving the distribution of fish and fish products among populations living far from marine environments.