Advancing the contextual factors impeding the development of aquapreneurship in Cameroon
Advancing the contextual factors impeding the development of aquapreneurship in Cameroon

Summary/Abstract: Objective: The objective of this article is to examine the contextual factors impeding the growth and development of aquapreneurship in Cameroon. Research Design & Methods: The empirical study was conducted during November and December on a sample of 195 aquapreneurs in the Littoral, West, and Central regions of Cameroon. The study employed self-administered structured questionnaires and individual invitations were sent out to aquapreneurs in these regions. To compile the results, 150 completely filled-out questionnaires were used. Findings: Findings revealed that fish farmers faced several challenges including the high cost of constructing, filling, and managing ponds, the high rate of fish predators, fish death due to diseases, the high cost of feed, and the lack of financing, industries to manufacture quality fish feed, and space to expand fishponds. Implications & Recommendations: The study recommends all-encompassing measures by the government regarding awareness through education, the production of fingerlings at low cost to farmers, encouraging new entrants in fish feed manufacturing industries, and credit policies to accommodate aquapreneurs and improve incorporation into the globalised economy. Contribution & Value Added: This study is significant because it highlights the plight of aquapreneurs in a developing country such as Cameroon and brings to the fore the challenges this sector encounters to develop the aquaculture industry.

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