Network of aquaculture centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA)

摘要

The Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) began as a UNDP/FAO project and became an intergovernmental organization in January 1990. The objectives of NACA are to promote sustainable development of aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region for the purpose of: food production and food security; improving rural income and employment; diversification of agriculture farming systems through aquaculture; and increasing foreign exchange earnings. The number of member countries has gradually increased since 1990 and there are now 14 full members (Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Korea (DPR), Malaysia, Myan-mar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam). Indonesia pays an annual contribution and several otherregional governments are in the process of accessing to the NACA Agreement and actively participate in the network's activities. It is also noted that many members of APAARI also belong to the NACA organization.