Project for Development of the Shrimp Culture Center

OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT

Madagascar's shrimp fishery developed on the northwest coast through joint ventures and contributed significantly to the national and regional economies by earning foreign exchange and creating jobs. However, catches were estimated to have already reached the maximum sustainable level. The country was working to promote shrimp aquaculture, but it had very few aquaculture technicians and needed a public institution for technical training and seed supply. This project constructed a hatchery center with a target seed supply of 10 million post-larvae a year and an aquaculture training center for 20 trainees, aiming to develop shrimp aquaculture.