Socio-economic effects of fishing activities on the Bandama river in the Agneby-Tiassa region (Côte d'Ivoire)

Abstract

Fishing is important in the fight against food insecurity, unemployment and in creating jobs. This study describes the socio-economic effects of fishing activities in the Agnéby-Tiassa region. Information was collected through a questionnaire, interview and direct observation in the field. Analysis of the data obtained showed that fishing activities in Agnéby-Tiassa is a source of jobs and earnings. Daily earnings vary between 15000 and 25000 FCFA. The fish marketing is carried out by women, 24% of whom are wholesalers, 18% of whom are smokers. Those who resell the fish represent 76%. The income derived from this activity allows the actors to mainly educate their children (35%). The consumption of fish contributes to the satisfaction of the food needs of the populations and to the improvement of health thanks to the intakes of proteins, iodine and vitamins.