Project for Construction of Lambarene Fisheries Center

OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT

Lambarene, in west-central Gabon, lies in the Ogooue River basin and is the country's largest center of inland fisheries. However, catches varied greatly with the rise and fall of the river between the rainy and dry seasons, landing sites were scattered along the riverbanks, and there were no storage facilities. As a result, surplus fish in the peak season were sold cheaply as smoked fish or discarded, while supplies ran short in the off-season. This project developed the Lambarene Artisanal Fisheries Center, including a quay, a floating landing pier, and a fish market with ice-making and storage facilities, aiming to improve the quality and ensure a stable supply of fish.