Reaping maximum benefits from Dry Zone agrarian reservoirs of Sri Lanka to improve livelihoods of rural farmer communities.
Development of Culture-Based Fisheries Using Giant Freshwater Prawns (GFP) and Exotic Carps in Dry Zone Reservoirs of Sri Lanka
Investigate stocking, monitoring and harvesting practices, including development of biodynamic models, that maximise fish and GFP production, product quality and sustainability
Conduct an inclusive, complete market chain analysis from harvest to plate, to ensure post-harvest and supply practices meet market requirements and both male and female actors in the supply chain gain maximum benefit
Assess the economic performance of reservoir fisheries and identify changes in management practices that can increase their economic value for local communities
Determine opportunities and constraints to achieving socially equitable livelihood benefits from culture-based fisheries