Publication Alert: Women as Cultural Custodians in Cambodia’s Prahok Production

A recent publication by Sokmoly Uon, DFM Cambodia student researcher, and Professor Kyoko Kusakabe, DFM Cambodia Lead and faculty at the Asian Institute of Technology, examines how Cambodian women sustain prahok which

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From Fishers to Consumers: Insights from DFM’s Karnataka Workshop

On June 9, 2025, a consultative workshop titled “From Fishers to Consumers: Seafood Value Chain” was held at the Snehakunja Trust in Honnavara, Karnataka, with support from the Dried Fish Matters (DFM)

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DFM in the News: Documenting the Barter Economy of Dried Fish in Valsad, Gujarat – India

We are pleased to share that Dried Fish Matters research was featured in Divya Bhaskar, one of Gujarat’s most widely read newspapers. The article, published in the Vapi edition on December

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The Salty Heart of Assam: Unpacking the Story of Asia’s Largest Dried Fish Market

This article authored by Prof. Nazrul Haque and Prof. Amalendu Jyotishi from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru offers a detailed account of Jagiroad, Assam – Asia’s largest dried fish market. It

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ECOFISH II Final Report: Learning from Coastal Fisheries Work in Bangladesh

The final report of the Enhanced Coastal Fisheries in Bangladesh Phase II (ECOFISH II) is now publicly available. Implemented by WorldFish in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and USAID, this five-year

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Podcast Feature: DFM Researchers Discuss Gender and Dried Fish Value Chains

We’re pleased to share the latest episode of The TBTI Podcast, titled “Women and Gender Equality Through the Entire Fish Value Chain”, which features insightful contributions from two researchers affiliated with the Dried

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Book Chapter Explores Thailand’s Policy Alignment with SSF Guidelines

A new chapter in the book Implementation of the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines takes a close look at how well Thailand’s laws and policies support small-scale fisheries (SSF) in line with global commitments.

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DFM Researcher Wins in UWinnipeg’s 2025 Research Photography Competition

We’re thrilled to share that Dried Fish Matters researcher Mohammad Anas Shoebullah Khan has been recognized with three awards in the University of Winnipeg’s 2025 Research in Focus photography competition. His compelling images, drawn from his

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Celebrating Excellence: DFM Student Honoured at the Magnificent Women’s Award Gala

We are excited to share that a member of the Dried Fish Matters (DFM) research team was recently honoured at the Magnificent Women’s Award Gala (MWAG), an event held in celebration

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New Thesis Sheds Light on Gender Inequality and Resistance in Teknaf’s Dried Fish Value Chains

The Dried Fish Matters (DFM) project is pleased to share a new Master’s thesis by Aklima Akter – DFM Master’s student at the University of Manitoba. Aklima’s thesis focuses on the gender

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