Abstract:
Uganda has a high potential for fish production. Up to 17% of the country's surface area is covered by lakes, rivers and swamps. Fish is locally the cheapest source of high-quality animal protein and is a major foreign exchange earner. It accounts for over 50% of Uganda's animal protein supply with an estimated per capita consumption of 15 kg per year. The fishing industry provides employment to about one million Ugandans. In 1993, fish ranked forth among Uganda's exports and earned about US$ 15 million.