Zambia
Enhancing production efficiency, market access, and sustainability
Nsumbu town, Zambia. A woman is spreading kapenta onto nets for drying in Nsumbu town.
In Zambia, the Sustainable Fish Value Chains for Landlocked Developing Countries (SVC4LLDCs) project tackles the challenges faced by LLDCs from lacking sea access. Geographic isolation drives dependence on neighbours for trade, limits production, and creates aquatic trade deficits, while also offering opportunities.
News
Chisense: small fish, big opportunities
23/04/2026
FAO mission identifies a priority inland fishery to strengthen sustainable value chains in Zambia.
Spotlight on the role of aquatic value chains at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
20/08/2025
During the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), FAO and the Republic of Korea hosted a strategic side event focused...
Presenting solutions for landlocked counties: SVC4LLDCs at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
22/07/2025
6 August 2025Awaza, Turkmenistan The role of aquatic value chain development in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) is showcased at the Third...
Publications
Sustainable Aquatic Value Chain Development for Landlocked Developing Countries
29/07/2025
Concept note for the side event at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries | 6 August 2025 | Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Events
23/9
2026
28/9
2026
Peer-to-peer learning exchange to strengthen Zambia’s chisense value chain
23/09/2026 - 28/09/2026
FAO will support a peer-to-peer learning exchange in Zambia from 23 to 28 September 2026 to strengthen the chisense value chain through shared learning with the FISH4ACP kapenta value chain experience in Lake Tanganyika.
6/8
2025
Presenting solutions for landlocked counties: SVC4LLDCs at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
Awaza (Turkmenistan), 06/08/2025
The role of aquatic value chain development in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) is showcased at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) as pivotal in supporting landlocked developing nations to address structural constraints and foster sustainable growth. A dedicated side event on 6 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan, spotlights the Korea-funded ...