DFM Photo Essays

The goal of this chapter (photo essay) is to explore the processing node and its linkages within two distinct dried fish value chains in Sri Lanka to gain insights into their organization and functioning. The two value chains we present include a coastal marine value chain and an inland freshwater value chain, with a series of photos to enable visual engagement. In doing so, we outline the activities within the processing node, their structural organization, and linkages to adjacent fishing and trading nodes. The accounts we present also encompass resource usage, livelihood aspects, and place-based connections of these value chains, including gendered tasks and responsibilities. We conclude the chapter with a broad comparison between the two study value chains and brief reflections on areas for further investigation.

This photo essay was originally published as part of Dried Fish Matters e-Book titled ‘Dried Fish Matters Exploring the Social Economy of Dried Fish’ by TBTI Global.