ChiVCA Zambia - Undertake a Value Chain Analysis of the Chisense (Lake Mweru Luapula and Lake Bangweulu) Value Chain in Zambia.

Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face significant challenges in aquatic food production and often experience high trade deficits in fish and seafood. Expanding fisheries and aquaculture presents opportunities to stimulate local economies, reduce trade imbalances and enhance food security. In Zambia, the Chisense value chains in Lake Mweru Luapula and Lake Bangweulu require assessment of their initial economic, social and environmental feasibility and potential for upgrading. The value chain analysis will focus on the socioeconomic aspects of the fishery, the role of women, fisheries management, post-harvest processing, hygiene, product presentation and key economic indicators. Gaps in primary and secondary data may limit understanding of the value chains. Therefore, the project will review available information, identify knowledge gaps and use primary data collection and data proxies where required. Analysis of ongoing interventions and lessons from the Department of Fisheries, Fish4ACP, GIZ, WorldFish, WWF, TNC and other initiatives will support the identification of relevant upgrading opportunities.

1. Secondary information review: Review available information on the Chisense value chain from key stakeholders in Zambia, including the Department of Fisheries, to develop an understanding of the value chain and identify knowledge gaps. 2. Methodology adaptation and fieldwork: Adapt FISH4ACP primary data collection tools and/or use other rapid assessment methodologies to reflect local field realities, and develop a fieldwork plan. 3. Primary data collection: Conduct data collection using adapted tools and the FISH4ACP methodology approach. 4. Value chain and sustainability assessment: Prepare draft value chain analysis reports, including an introduction, functional analysis and sustainability assessment, based on an agreed rapid appraisal methodology aligned with FISH4ACP guidance. 5. Multi-stakeholder validation: Co-facilitate workshops for Lake Mweru Luapula and Lake Bangweulu to validate findings, address knowledge gaps, finalise sustainability assessments and develop SWOT analyses. 6. Report finalisation: Complete the final draft reports, address one consolidated round of comments from FAO and the Department of Fisheries, and submit two final value chain analysis reports

WorldFish will generate evidence on the Chisense value chains in Lake Mweru Luapula and Lake Bangweulu through secondary information review, primary data collection, functional analysis and economic, social, environmental and sustainability assessments. The analysis will identify value chain constraints, opportunities and knowledge gaps, with consideration of ongoing interventions and lessons from relevant initiatives. Multi-stakeholder workshops will support validation of findings, finalisation of sustainability assessments and development of SWOT analyses for each fishery. The resulting value chain analysis reports will provide an assessment of the initial economic, social and environmental feasibility and impact of upgrading the Chisense value chains. The findings will inform the identification of potential upgrading strategies focused on production efficiency, market access and environmental sustainability, consistent with the project's purpose of supporting sustainable aquatic food value chain development in Zambia.