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Nicaragua ARAP - Agriculture Reconstruction Assistance Program

Business Courses for Identification of Alternative Tilapia Production Systems

Document format: pdf

Publisher: United States Agency for International Development

Creation date: October 2000

As part of ARAP's program in Nicaragua to assist local non-governmental associations, producer associations and cooperatives active in the agricultural sector located in the areas affected by Hurricane Mitch, this consultancy focused mainly on the identification of fish (tilapia) production systems and the divulgation of this information through conferences to potential tilapia farmers of Mitch areas. The specific objectives of the consultancy were: 1. Identify alternative tilapia production systems. 2. Present advantages and disadvantages of different tilapia production systems on the basis of specific regional considerations in Hurricane Mitch-affected areas. 3. Suggest best models for tilapia production in different Hurricane Mitch-affected areas based on required capital investments and suitability of natural and human resources present. 4. Divulge regional-specific conclusions through business-focused seminars for potential tilapia farmers.

Key Words: USAID • ARAP • Tilapia • Nicaragua • Hurricane Mitch • Production Systems