African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2010)

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Assessing the Contribution of Aquatic Resources to Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversity in Rural Angola

Maria dos Santos, Technical University of Angola (UTANGA) Carlos Alberto Kiala, Instituto Superior Politécnico Metropolitano de Angola (IMETRO) Joaquim Fernandes, Instituto Superior Politécnico Metropolitano de Angola (IMETRO) Isabela Njinga Mbande, Department of Soil Science, Technical University of Angola (UTANGA)
Published: April 13, 2010

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Agriculture concerning Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversity in Rural African Communities in Angola. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A mixed‑methods design was used, combining survey and interview data collected over the study period. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversity in Rural African Communities, Angola, Africa, Agriculture, original research This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Maria dos Santos, Carlos Alberto Kiala, Joaquim Fernandes, Isabela Njinga Mbande (2010). Assessing the Contribution of Aquatic Resources to Nutritional Security and Dietary Diversity in Rural Angola. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2010), 10-15.

Keywords

Sub-Saharan Africanutritional securitydietary diversitysmall-scale fisheriesfood systemsrural livelihoodsaquatic resources

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