An Analysis of Supply Chain of Small-Scale Fisheries in Loggal Oya Reservoir in Badulla, Sri Lank
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2021
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Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Abstract
Loggal Oya Reservoir is one of the minor perennial tank located in Badulla District, which has
higher production rate compared to other minor perennial tanks in the area. However, the supply
chain performance, fisheries activities and livelihood condition are not up to the standard level.
The current study attempts to recognize the present condition of the fisheries supply chain along
with its main stakeholders and their selected socio-economic characteristics. Moreover, the study
also focuses on recognizing the constrains and opportunities related to small scale inland fishery
supply chain in Loggal oya reservoir. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire from 59
individuals and while qualitative data was collected through Key Informat Interviews (KIIs) and
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Additionally, secondary data from various source have also
been used and mainly descriptive analysis was employed to accomplish the objectives of the study.
Specifically, BCG Matrix, SWOT analysis and Fishbone analysis were used to analyze the supply
chain while the Warwick – Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale were used to examine the
Wellbeing of the stakeholders. The study reveals that the Loggal Oya fishery supply chain consists
of four main stakeholder groups such as fishermen, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. It is
observed that 64% fishermen sell their catch to wholesalers, whereas 34% directly sell their catch
to consumers and 2% of the fishermen sell their catch to small scale value added producers. In
contrast, the study reveals that 60% wholesalers sell their fish to retailers, while 40% sell and
transport their fish catch to local markets located in Badulla and Mahiyangana.100% retailers
directly sell their fish to consumers. The majority of the stakeholders had a moderate wellbeing in
the study area. The analysis further highlighted constrains such as depletion of fish stock, lack of
financial availability, lack of training, knowledge and new technologies, and lack of infrastructure
facilities in the fisheries supply chain in Loggal oya reservoir. The study emphasizes the
requirement of providing appropriate trainings, credit facilities and funds, infrastructure facilities
and inputs, improve market facilities, enhance security around the lake and awareness programs as
remedies to the recognized constrains. Moreover, the study also recommends promoting value-
added production based on fish in order to improve the supply chain and livelihood condition of
the stakeholder.
Keywords: Supply chain analysis; Small-scale fisheries; Inland fishery; Wellbeing
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Aquaculture and Fisheries, Fisheries Industry, Fish, Animal Sciences