CAST Project (ASA)

Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST).

Regional Solutions Co. Ltd conducted an aquaculture produce Value Chain Analysis (VCA) for the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST) Cambodia project. The study aimed at the objectives of:

1. To understand the interactions between the key players within freshwater value chains;

2. To explore opportunities for creating value addition across the value chains; and

3. To identify the key challenges facing and possible solutions for the value chain actors in creating the value addition.

The analysis resulted in comprehensive background information and a qualitative (using software NVIVO) and quantitative analysis (using  software ODK) the current conditions and realities in the aquaculture value chains and overall aquaculture situation in the targeted six provinces and Phnom Penh. Results provided guidance for the implementation of CAST to increase the productivity and trade of freshwater aquaculture in Cambodia.