Impact of Small-Scale Aquaculture on Rural Livelihood. A study on how an aquaculture project affects the livelihood choices of poor people

Abstract

Nepal is a poor country where the problems of poverty and food insecurity is very much evident. Aquaculture has been identified as one of the major sectors that could bring about the changes in the lives of poor communities through employment, food security and income. Currently, the Government of Nepal has identified and recognized the contribution of aquaculture towards poverty alleviation and food security, and the development in the fisheries and aquaculture has been emphasized, providing special attention to better productivity and production enhancement. This research is conducted to find out the impact of small-scale aquaculture project on the livelihood choices and how the poor people maximize their resources in the long run.