A new WorldFish project aims to create thousands of jobs in Tanzania's fisheries and aquaculture sectors by 2028.
An international research organization, WorldFish, has launched an initiative targeting the creation of 25,000 jobs for women and young people in Tanzania by June 2028. The project, running from July 2026 to June 2028, focuses on fisheries, aquaculture, feed innovation, and sustainable aquatic food systems. It aims to expand economic opportunities across the fish value chain by improving productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and supporting small businesses.
The initiative seeks to address challenges faced by women and young people who dominate fish processing, trading, and distribution but remain in informal, lower-income activities. WorldFish plans to improve access to technical skills, financing, equipment, technology, and markets. This will enable participants to establish viable enterprises and secure more sustainable incomes, contributing to the broader Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries Program.
WorldFish will promote affordable fish feed production through lower-cost formulations and alternative ingredients, aiming to reduce farmer expenses and create business opportunities in feed manufacturing. The project also includes strengthening hatcheries, improving fish seed systems, promoting climate-smart aquaculture, and training farmers and service providers. Interventions will also target fish processing and preservation with improved technologies and cold-chain systems to reduce spoilage.
Why it mattersWomen and young people in Tanzania will gain access to skills, financing, and markets to establish viable enterprises and secure more sustainable incomes.
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