Impact of Fish Farming on Poverty Reduction in Zanzibar

Abstract

The study focused on assessing the impact of fish farming on poverty reduction in Zanzibar. The specific objectives were:

• To assess the effects of fish farming income on poverty reduction in local communities in Zanzibar, and
• To analyze the effects of fish farming as a food source on poverty reduction in local communities in Zanzibar

The study adopted a descriptive design. The Primary data were used and were collected using close-ended questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically, while quantitative data were analyzed by Frequency tables, Mean and Standard Deviation, and Regression. The study concluded that fish farming impacts poverty reduction in Zanzibar as the results indicated fish farming income affected poverty reduction as depicted by high mean scores of the statements on poverty reduction and that fish income reduced poverty by 68.2%. Also, fish farming as a food source affected poverty reduction as depicted by high mean scores of the statements on poverty reduction and that fish farming as a source of food reduced poverty by 70.1%.