Profitability of improved fish processing technologies in Malawi
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2019-07
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The study assesses the level of profitability of using improved smoking kilns and solar tent dryers in processing fish. As well it assesses the marketability of fish from improved fish processing technologies, and develops investment profiles associated with the adoption of the new technologies. The profitability analysis can help demonstrate the level of profits to lenders, as well as the ability of the borrowers to service their investment loans in new technology. There is need for financing mechanisms that are flexible and which consider the characteristics of the fishing and fish processing industry.
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SOLAR TENT DRYERS, FISHERY PRODUCT PROCESSING, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, FISH PRESERVATION, ACCESS TO CREDIT, ACCESS TO MARKETS, BANKING, PROFITABILITY, MALAWI, SOUTH OF SAHARA