Ethnic Women in Aquaculture in Nepal

Bhujel, Ram C.; Shrestha, Madhav Kumar; Pant, J.; Buranrom, Sukanya

doi:10.1057/dev.2008.11

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“…Many interventions have succeeded in involving women in aquaculture, for example in Nepal (Bhujel et al 2008), Bangladesh (Shelly and Costa 2002;WorldFish Center 2006), and Malawi (WorldFish Center/World 2007). However, the data demonstrating the impact of women's participation in aquaculture on the nutritional status of household members is limited.…”

Section: Contribution To Nutritional Status Through Women's Participamentioning

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Linking small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to household nutritional security: an overview

2010

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Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture have been recognized as important opportunities to enhance household food security in developing countries. While interventions aiming at promoting these activities reveal many positive effects, their direct and indirect impacts on nutritional status have not yet been fully documented. The objective of this paper is to identify more specifically the potential pathways that exist between fish-related livelihoods (small-scale fisheries, fish farming) and household nutritional security. The existing literature reveals scattered but increasing evidence of the contribution of fish to nutritional security through three distinct pathways. The first one is the direct nutritional contribution from fish consumption: because fish are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin A, calcium, iron and zinc, households engaged in small-scale fisheries or aquaculture are, in theory, able to improve their own nutritional intakes by consuming some of the fish they capture or farm. The second relates to income: increased purchasing power through the sale of fish is recognized as critical for households to be able to access other foods and to improve their overall dietary intake. Finally, because the degree of control exercised by women over family income impacts directly on household food security and nutritional outcomes, enhancing the economic status of women through their involvement in aquaculture and/or fisheriesrelated activities (fish processing and trading) is also identified as another important pathway to improve household nutritional security. For these three pathways, however, evidence is often only anecdotal and therefore, the paper concludes by highlighting areas where further research and data are needed.

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Section: Contribution To Nutritional Status Through Women's Participamentioning

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“…This resulted in additional income and protein for the target group, as well as created new social activities and opportunities for empowerment for otherwise ‘vulnerable’ ethnic women (Bhujel et al . ).…”

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“…In Nepal, cultural and religious taboos on other types of livestock consumption make fish more acceptable and even considered good luck in some ethnic communities (Bhujel et al . ).…”

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“…Similarly, Bhujel et al . () found that in Nepal women preferred aquaculture as it saved time as compared to raising animals, allowing them time to take part in social activities. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh the expectation of men to engage in off‐farm labour activities can prevent them from actively managing fish ponds or engaging in rice‐fish farming (Pant et al .…”

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Socio‐cultural dynamics shaping the potential of aquaculture to deliver development outcomes

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There is growing appreciation of the role of aquaculture in diversifying livelihoods of the poor. However, prevailing cultural norms and values, and social relations often influence its development outcomes, which we explore in this study. Socio-cultural dynamics affect the capacity of resource-poor and marginalized groups for the adoption and retention of aquaculture technologies. Gender norms and gender division of labour in a given community not only influence whether men or women participate in aquaculture but also shape their differential access to resources and position in decision-making, with knock-on effect for aquaculture productivity. Ethnic and cultural norms of collectivism, particularly in traditional fishing communities, support aquaculture efforts, but these are often overlooked by many development endeavours. Improved productivity does not necessarily translate into enhanced income, food and nutrition security. In many areas, benefits for women are lower despite their more active participation in aquaculture operations, post-harvest processing and marketing compared to men. Local power relations may limit access to land and water resources as well as inputs and services by the poor, restricting more equitable distribution of income from aquaculture. Nutritional outcome from aquaculture largely depends on preferences and acceptability of fish as a food and local customs regarding its preparation, preservation, cooking and distribution. Aquaculture interventions that take resource base and socio-cultural contexts into account are crucial for realizing increased income, food and nutrition benefits sustainably.

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“…Approximately twelve different ethnic communities, representing about 18% of total population of the country, are involved directly or indirectly in fisheries . In terms of gender, women are also extensively involved in fishing and fishery development (Bhujel et al 2008;DoFD 2013).…”

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Harnessing Fisheries Innovation for Transformational Impact in Nepal

Gurung¹

2014

Hydro Nepal

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In Nepal, per capita fish production lags far below most of the world. To be on par with our neighbors, present fish production would need to be increased at least three- or fourfold. For fish production to have a transformational impact on Nepal’s economy, an increase of four- or fivefold would be needed within a decade before the climate change could impact severely the industry. As well, businesses and the government would need to move quickly to produce a more favorable environment for job creation. However, for this transformation to happen pronouncedly, we need to know what additional fisheries technologies would best suit to enhance substantial production under putative climate changes and stimulating socioeconomics for more job and income opportunities. In this paper, we propose several solutions keeping intact aquatic biodiversity. 1) Carp, catfish Pangasius spp, tilapia and rainbow trout would provide the best returns from the marketplace. 2) Recreational fisheries and further cold water aquaculture opportunities need to be improved, 3) Head and tail waters of Pico-, micro-, and mega-hydropower should be prioritized as an area of aquaculture concern for harnessing Nepal’s vertical gradient landscape.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hn.v15i0.11295HYDRO Nepal JournalJournal of Water, Energy and EnvironmentVolume: 15, 2014, JulyPage: 53-59

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Ethnic Women in Aquaculture in Nepal

Cited by 21 publications

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Linking small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to household nutritional security: an overview

Linking small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to household nutritional security: an overview

Socio‐cultural dynamics shaping the potential of aquaculture to deliver development outcomes

Harnessing Fisheries Innovation for Transformational Impact in Nepal

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