Tilapia Centre of Excellence
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Policy Research & Advisory

Evidence-Based Policy for a Thriving Sector

Policy briefs, sector research, regulatory recommendations, and stakeholder engagement to help governments and development partners build an aquaculture sector that works for everyone.
Why Policy Matters

Without the Right Policy Environment, Aquaculture Cannot Scale

Southern Africa's tilapia sector has immense growth potential — but regulatory uncertainty, inconsistent biosecurity standards, inadequate fingerling certification frameworks, and lack of evidence-based sector strategy prevent investment, limit farmer access to quality inputs, and create risk for commercial operators.

Tilapia Centre's Policy and Advisory work addresses this directly: we produce rigorous, evidence-based research, engage stakeholders across government, civil society and industry, and translate scientific knowledge into practical policy recommendations.
  • Policy Briefs — Concise, decision-maker-ready documents on critical sector issues
  • Sector Research & Reviews — Comprehensive analyses of production, value chains, markets, and constraints
  • Regulatory Recommendations — Technical input on biosecurity, certification, and environmental frameworks
  • Stakeholder Engagement — Multi-actor dialogues bridging government, private sector, and farmers
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📄 Policy Publications

Our policy briefs and research reports are available for download. We publish new briefs quarterly on priority sector issues. 

  • TCE Policy Brief 01 — Fingerling Quality
  • TCE Sector Review — Southern Africa
  • TCE Policy Brief 02 — Biosecurity Frameworks
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Who We Work With

Policy Clients & Partners

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Governments

National and provincial governments seeking sector development strategies, regulatory frameworks, and investment planning.

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Nutrition Science

AfDB, World Bank and bilateral donors requiring evidence base for aquaculture programme design and evaluation.

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International NGOs

Development organisations supporting smallholder aquaculture and food security programmes across the region.

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Private Sector

Commercial investors, operators, and feed companies seeking market intelligence and regulatory guidance.

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Research Institutions

Universities and international research centres seeking local implementation and stakeholder engagement partners.

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Farmer Organisations

Cooperatives and producer organisations seeking advocacy support and market linkage facilitation.
Aquaculture Consultancy

Expert Guidance for Aquaculture Investment

Feasibility studies, hatchery design, value chain analysis, investment advisory, programme evaluation, and biosecurity audits — for investors, governments, NGOs and commercial operators.
Our Consultancy

Deep Aquaculture Expertise, Practical Results

Tilapia Centre's consultancy team combines scientific expertise, commercial hatchery experience, regional market knowledge, and policy understanding to provide genuinely integrated advisory services — not generic reports.

Every engagement is tailored to the client's specific context, objectives, and constraints. We work with governments and NGOs through to commercial investors and individual farm operators.

Fingerling Production

NGOs & INGOs

Investors

Commercial Farms

Development Banks

Research Institutes

Feed Companies

Processors

  • Farm Feasibility Studies — Site assessment, species selection, production modelling, financial projections, ROI analysis
  • Hatchery Design & Commissioning — RAS layout, biosecurity protocol, equipment specification, supplier recommendation
  • Value Chain Analysis — Full supply chain mapping, constraint identification, opportunity analysis
  • Investment Advisory — Market entry strategy, partnership structuring, risk assessment, due diligence support
  • Programme Evaluation — M&E framework design, impact assessment, donor reporting support
  • Fish Health & Biosecurity Audits — Farm-level diagnostic visits, protocol development, improvement plans
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💼 Request a Consultation

Tell us about your project or challenge. We’ll respond within 2 business days with an initial assessment and proposed approach.

    Our Consultancy

    Deep Aquaculture Expertise, Practical Results

    Tilapia Centre's consultancy team combines scientific expertise, commercial hatchery experience, regional market knowledge, and policy understanding to provide genuinely integrated advisory services — not generic reports.

    Every engagement is tailored to the client's specific context, objectives, and constraints. We work with governments and NGOs through to commercial investors and individual farm operators.

    Fingerling Production

    NGOs & INGOs

    Investors

    Commercial Farms

    Development Banks

    Research Institutes

    Feed Companies

    Processors

    • Farm Feasibility Studies — Site assessment, species selection, production modelling, financial projections, ROI analysis
    • Hatchery Design & Commissioning — RAS layout, biosecurity protocol, equipment specification, supplier recommendation
    • Value Chain Analysis — Full supply chain mapping, constraint identification, opportunity analysis
    • Investment Advisory — Market entry strategy, partnership structuring, risk assessment, due diligence support
    • Programme Evaluation — M&E framework design, impact assessment, donor reporting support
    • Fish Health & Biosecurity Audits — Farm-level diagnostic visits, protocol development, improvement plans
    Discuss a Research Partnership →

    💼 Request a Consultation

    Tell us about your project or challenge. We’ll respond within 2 business days with an initial assessment and proposed approach.

      Get Involved

      Ready to Partner With Tilapia Centre?

      Farmers, investors, governments, NGOs, and development partners — we welcome all forms of collaboration to advance aquaculture across Southern Africa.
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