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Africa
Lake Victoria, Uganda
Africa

USAID: Lake Victoria Tilapia Cage Culture Development

Delivering a bankable feasibility and development framework for large-scale commercial tilapia production in East Africa.

USAID: Lake Victoria Tilapia Cage Culture Development

Freshwater

Under exclusive contract with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), AquaSol delivered a comprehensive feasibility study for a proposed large-scale commercial tilapia cage culture project on Lake Victoria, Uganda. The project was undertaken in partnership with Chemonics International and a local Ugandan investor.

AquaSol’s scope covered an extensive site search across Lake Victoria, identification of suitable hatchery locations, assessment of local infrastructure, environmental and social impact studies, development of commercial production protocols, and delivery of a detailed European Union market analysis. The engagement also included preparation of a bankable financial feasibility analysis and a strategic marketing plan to support long-term commercial sustainability.

Project Outcome

  • Identified and validated suitable cage culture and hatchery sites on Lake Victoria
  • Delivered a bankable feasibility and financial model for large-scale tilapia production
  • Completed environmental and social impact assessments
  • Developed production protocols and market entry strategy
  • Supported the successful development of a commercial tilapia farming operation

“We retained AquaSol, Inc. to research and advise us on the potential to establish a commercial fish-farming operation in Uganda. Tom Frese consulted on this assignment over a two-year period and gave us reliable, comprehensive and detailed expert advice. Tom has a considerable depth of technical and commercial knowledge and a high degree of professionalism, and I have no hesitation in recommending him to others. ”

Samash Nathu

Uganda Crop Industries, Ltd. - Kampala, Uganda

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