African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6853

Full Length Research Paper

Women involvement in the fishery activities of two coastal communities in Sierra Leone

Olufemi J. Olapade
  • Olufemi J. Olapade
  • Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, School of Natural Resources Management Njala University Njala Sierra Leone.
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Daniella F. Sesay
  • Daniella F. Sesay
  • Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, School of Natural Resources Management Njala University Njala Sierra Leone.
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  •  Received: 26 September 2018
  •  Accepted: 05 December 2018
  •  Published: 31 January 2019

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