| dc.description.abstract | The: role; of fishing in the: Uganda economy eann of be:
underestimated. It offers: employment and incomes-to thousands
of fishermen either a&gear' owners or labourers, and thousands
of others are: engaged in fish distribution mainly as dealers
but also as: the1.r employees. Furthennore, it is an important
source of food. It produce~ the fish necessary for domestic
c-onsumption.
During the 1970's there Waa 'expansion in the market demand
for fish. This increase in market demanddid not, however,
induce a corresponding increase in fish production. Shortages
were experienced in the fish market and prices; continued to rise.
This study is directed at analyzing tha: fishing industry
with a view to: identifying the factors that constrained output
in the 1970's and to determine how output could now be expanded
to meet the increased market demand.
The main findings of this study are that production has been
'1 ' constrained mainly by the unavailability and high costs of
fishing gear, particularly nets. Fish distribution has been
hindered by lack of capital and poor transportation and
storaga facilities.
Output in the industry can, therefore, be raised by making
more neta available to producer~. An increase of up to
about 3Q% in the quantity of nets is possible before' the
problem of overfishing sets in. Other measures include
increasing fish fanning, availing fish dealers with credit
facilities, and providing them with better transportation
and storage facilities-. | en |
