Four-Week Post-Harvest Loss Prevention Workshop for Fisheries Cooperatives in Jubaland

The Four-Week Post-Harvest Loss Prevention Workshop for Fisheries Cooperatives was implemented in Kismayo City, Jubaland State of Somalia, from 05 September to 03 October 2024, for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Somalia.
The workshop aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of fisheries cooperatives to reduce post-harvest fish losses, improve hygiene and handling practices, and enhance product quality along the fisheries value chain.

The initiative focused on equipping cooperative members with practical skills, tools, and knowledge to minimize spoilage, improve food safety, and increase income opportunities through better post-harvest management.

Key Activities & Achievements

• Delivered six practical, hands-on training modules on post-harvest fish handling, preservation, and hygiene.

• Certified 60 trainees from 20 fisheries cooperatives, strengthening cooperative-level technical capacity.

• Supported the development of 20 action plans targeting the reduction of post-harvest fish losses.

• Developed and deployed a comprehensive training curriculum and practical toolkit for fisheries cooperatives.

• Achieved 87% improvement in participants’ technical knowledge and skills based on training evaluations.

• Promoted the adoption of drying racks and ice-based preservation methods, taken up by more than 15 cooperatives.

• Contributed to a notable reduction in fish spoilage, improved hygiene standards, and better handling practices across participating cooperatives.

All activities were delivered using participatory, practical, and field-based training approaches to ensure strong knowledge retention and immediate application. The workshop contributed to improved post-harvest management, enhanced fish quality, and increased resilience of fisheries cooperatives in Jubaland.