TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgement Introduction General ...

timing.
● Peak seasons of labor demand for other means of livelihood might be in
conflict with the seasonality of introduced species.
Social and cultural consideration in technology choice
● Availability of easily adaptable technology
● Cultural and religious acceptance of the technology
● Appropriate educational levels of users
● Technology may impact women and men differently. Consider who will be the
most appropriate user of the technology.
● Consider special needs depending on the age of the expected participants.
● Children should not be involved in labor at the expense of their education.
Social considerations regarding required resources
● Look closely into why the resources are being used for production. Are the
resources (e.g., ponds) available for use because the owner intends them for
aquaculture production?
Institutional support to the farmer
● Social and cultural obstacles sometimes exist, particularly for government
infrastructure, due to different classes of people.
● Appropriate groups should be mobilized where communal action is needed.
● Look for traditional or community-based institutions to support new
development. These are likely to be more socially and culturally acceptable.
But make sure they are not inclined to limit the spread of the benefits.
Demonstration of successful technology
● Social recognition of the best farmers creates role models in the community.