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This 6-day course discussed quality management in fish handling and processing sector, mainly targeted for the trainers in artisanal fisheries sector. This took place in partnership with Kenya marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KEMFRI), Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP), Kenyan State Department of Fisheries and Matis - Food Research and Innovation Institute.
Description
The aim of the course was to make the extension work of district fisheries officers with local fishermen and coastal fishing communities more effective. The participants were trained to evaluate the quality of fish, as well as how to handle and process fish to maintain its quality and furthermore the importance of quality and safety for the marketing of fish to increase the nutritional and monetary value of the product in the context of the value chain of the fish, from the fishermen to the consumers.
The course was developed by MATIS (Food Research Institute in Iceland), KEMFRI (Kenya), FiD (Kenya) and ICEIDA (Uganda) and financially supported by UNU-FTP and the Kenyan Coastal Development Project.
The course length was 6 days in total, and was attended by 30 participants (28 men and 2 women). The participants were from Mombasa county, Kwale county, Kilifi county, Tana River county and Lamu county.
Organizers
Margeir Gissurarson
Head of line, Supervisor, Lecturer
MEd
Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing
Matís - Icelandic Food and Biotech R&D
Attendees
Cyprian Ogombe Odoli
2006 | MSc scholarship
Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing
MSc scholarship, PhD scholarship
Kenya
Winnie Ng'endo Githu
2012 | Six month training
Quality Management of Fish Handling and Processing
Kenya