MauritaniaA man drawing water to irrigate a vegetable garden in the capital city of Nouakchott. - - Development of Artisan Fisheries. FAO, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization is assisting Maur...

MauritaniaBrushwood fences stabilize sand dunes at the 23rd kilometre of the "Way of Hope". - - Dune Fixation and Stabilization. FAO, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is helping fight agains...

MauritaniaTwo fishermen of the Imragen Tribe returning with their catch from cast-net fishing at Nouakchott. - - Development of Artisan Fisheries. FAO, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization is a...

Côte d'IvoireA class in net fishing listens to the teacher. - - Development of Fish Culture in Rural Areas. Fresh-water fish breeding in the Ivory Coast interior contributes to the national production of animal pr...

BeninOne of the steps in the processing of fish. - - Improving Techniques in Fish-Processing Cooperatives. Fish have always been an important element in the Benin diet. Yet national fish production has fal...

Côte d'IvoireStudents learning about the ecology of the aquatic world. - - Development of Fish Culture in Rural Areas. Freshwater fish breeding in the Ivory Coast interior contributes to the national production of...

BeninClose-up of child eating sugar cane. - - General: General.

BeninThe traditional shape of fish-smoking pits was round. Although advisors considered that shape less efficient than a square, some cooperatives continued to follow tradition. - - Improving Techniques in...

BeninFishing is not limited only to the ocean. Benin has many well-stocked lakes and rivers. - - Improving Techniques in Fish-Processing Cooperatives. Fish have always been an important element in the Beni...