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Empowering Women in Small-Scale Fisheries for Sustainable Food Systems (2020-2021)

Ghana, 2020 - 2023
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Nicole Franz, Lena Westlund, Molly Ahern
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1.6.3 Why do you source fish from this source? Example answer: ‘imported fish is only fish available’ (x1_6_3_why_do_you_source_fis)

Data file: data_anon_ind

Overview

Valid: 277
Type: Discrete
Width: 185
Range: -
Format: character

Questions and instructions

Categories
Value Category Cases
Alternative sources allows me to have multiple sources. I buy from the Cold store when there is no fish at the landing site 1
0.4%
Assured fresh fish at landing site and at cold store when fish is out of season 1
0.4%
Assured of its freshness Only source available and closer to place of abode 1
0.4%
Assured of quality fresh fish Only source known 1
0.4%
Assured to get fresh fish from landing site and willalso get some on credit Good and quality fish from Cold store 1
0.4%
At shama landing site your are served if your are affiliated or have a Relationship with a canoe. We buy from Sekondi where we are served if we have cash to buy. 1
0.4%
At the landing site because of its freshness At the Cold store when there scarcity of fish at the landing site 1
0.4%
At the lean season, imported fish is the only available sources while in the peak season, locally caught becomes available and my husband brings some for processing 1
0.4%
Based on the pricing and availability and variety 1
0.4%
Because I can get good supply and that is the only source of fish 1
0.4%
Because that is purely main source 1
0.4%
Because I am assured of fresh fish 1
0.4%
Because I get regular supply from these sources 1
0.4%
Because I have a Relationship with fishers and when there is no fish I buy from cold store 1
0.4%
Because I need constant supply so I buy from the different sources based on availability 1
0.4%
Because I need fish I buy at the different sources to ensure constant supply 1
0.4%
Because I need fresh fish to fry for quality product 1
0.4%
Because I need to buy more fish that I can get in my locality and I have suppliers there 1
0.4%
Because I want all year supply 1
0.4%
Because I want constant and reasonable priced fish 1
0.4%
Because I want constant supply 1
0.4%
Because I want good fish 1
0.4%
Because I want good suppliers 1
0.4%
Because it is the only place you can get fish 1
0.4%
Because locally caught by small-scale fishermen is only available source 1
0.4%
Because locally caught small scale-fisheries is only available source 3
1.1%
Because my suppliers are available here 1
0.4%
Because of its freshness 1
0.4%
Because of proximity 3
1.1%
Because that is our only source 1
0.4%
Because that is the only source for fresh fish 1
0.4%
Because that is where we get our fish from 1
0.4%
Because the supply is not consistent so I source from all these sources 1
0.4%
Because we are limited to buying from the local fishers because the market where I sell my wares demand I process only fresh fish 1
0.4%
Because we have business relationship 1
0.4%
Buying at this source is cost effective in terms of transportation cost 1
0.4%
Buys and sell processed fish Because I need constant supply 1
0.4%
Buys processed fish from local processors overbank because it is a direct source and reasonable in pricing 1
0.4%
Customers prefer processed fish from this source than frozen 1
0.4%
Due to its freshness from the river and demand on the market 1
0.4%
During the high season, fish is in abundance and always freshly harvested 1
0.4%
Elmina landing site(fish is always available ) because we do not get fish often at the Moree landing site Cold store when fish is scares 1
0.4%
Fish from community landing site is the only source known 1
0.4%
Fish from the cold storage has been salted but that from my source is in its natural state without salting 1
0.4%
Fish from this source is always fresh 1
0.4%
Fish harvested always comes freshly caught 1
0.4%
Fish is always available 1
0.4%
Fish is available at all times though expensive sometimes 1
0.4%
Fisher is my husband Fish is most at times guaranteed of its freshness 1
0.4%
For proximity my first option is the landing beach which is close, I buy from Tema and cold stores when we can not get fish 1
0.4%
For variety of fishes sake, I sort from both landing site and coldstore 1
0.4%
I always fresh fish and the freshwater lake is close to my community 1
0.4%
I always get freshly harvested fish from the sea 1
0.4%
I am assured of supply 1
0.4%
I am familiar with only sourcing from local fishermen because that is my expertise 1
0.4%
I am used to the drag net fish caught in my locality, however based on the market i buy from the other sources 1
0.4%
I buy fresh fish from other parts of the country to sell at the fresh fish (tilapia) market in Accra. I buy from my local for processing and fresh sales 1
0.4%
I buy fresh from local fishermen and from cold store when fish is not available 1
0.4%
I buy from different sources based on availability and to get variety 1
0.4%
I do not have enough money to travel elsewhere to purchase fish so I buy here 1
0.4%
I do so because I want reliable supply 1
0.4%
I have a business relationship with the fishermen at the landing site 1
0.4%
I have a variety of sale points to choose from, Saiko, local fishermen and imported 1
0.4%
I prefer this source because fish is always fresh 1
0.4%
I sell fresh fish at my landing site and buy tuna and chub mackerel from the other sources first processing 1
0.4%
I sell small pelagics and that's the only place I can get to buy 1
0.4%
I source from these different places because I want to have constant supply 1
0.4%
I source from these places based on availability 1
0.4%
If there is no fish locally we have no option but to buy from Tema or Takoradi 1
0.4%
Imported fish is only available source in the low season Locally caught fish is fresh and taste good 1
0.4%
Imported fish is where i can get the type of fish i want to sell from and its readily available 1
0.4%
In the main season, locally caught is the available option In the lean season, imported fish is only available source 1
0.4%
It is close to my neighborhood 1
0.4%
It is readily available and close to the community where I live 1
0.4%
It is reasonably priced than cold store. 1
0.4%
Landing site is the only source for fresh fish and Cold store is in a very convenient location 1
0.4%
Locally caught , small scale fisheries ...readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries.. I prefinance the fishermen so they sell to me when they return from sea 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries..buyers want fresh fish and it sells on time 1
0.4%
Locally caught, commercial; Gives me fish to buy at all times 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries ...closer to the place I stay 1
0.4%
Locally caught , small scale fisheries ..I know the dynamics of freshly caught fish and how to generate profit from there so I buy from these fishermen 1
0.4%
Locally caught , small scale fisheries...readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught , small scale fisheries..it's a little cheaper 1
0.4%
Locally caught ,commercial fisheries... reliable 1
0.4%
Locally caught ,commercial fisheries.....it's less expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught ,small scale fisheries ;reliable 1
0.4%
Locally caught ,small scale fisheries..sells to me on credit and I pay later 1
0.4%
Locally caught and imported fish are the only available sources 1
0.4%
Locally caught and imported fishes are the only sources available 1
0.4%
Locally caught by small scale fishers is the only option available 1
0.4%
Locally caught commercial fisheries is only source that sells fish with ice on it from source so always their fish looks fresh 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is cheaper the cold storage fish 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is less expensive and affordable 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is only available option in the high season, whilst imported fish is only source in the low season 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is only available source 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is only available source to me 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is the only available option for me and the fish looks very fresh and attractive 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is the only available source for me 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is the only available sources for me 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish is what is available and affordable to me 1
0.4%
Locally caught fish looks fresh and attractive after processing 1
0.4%
Locally caught is only source 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries ,readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries, I buy from my husband 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries, It's less expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries, it's less expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries, it's readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries, less expensive 2
0.7%
Locally caught small scale fisheries.....less expensive and fresh 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries...consumers prefer to buy from this source 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries...it's less expensive and tasty 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale fisheries...readily available and tasty 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale-fishery only source available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small scale.....readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish only available source 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish and imported fish is only available source 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish and imported fish is only source available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish and imported fish only available source 2
0.7%
Locally caught small-scale fish is more cheaper, affordable and readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish is only available source 3
1.1%
Locally caught small-scale fish is the cheapest available source 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish is the only source available and affordable 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fish only available source 3
1.1%
Locally caught small-scale fish us only available source 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only available fish 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only available option 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only available source 4
1.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only source availability 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only source available 2
0.7%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only source of getting my preferred type of fish 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries is only source of getting the kind of fish ibwantvat low price 1
0.4%
Locally caught small-scale fisheries only available source 6
2.2%
Locally caught small-scale fishers is only source 1
0.4%
Locally caught, Commercial fisheries...reliable 1
0.4%
Locally caught, commercial fisheries:readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught, commercial fisheries; Fish is Less expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught, commercial fisheries;Will give me to buy anytime I want fish and he has 1
0.4%
Locally caught, it's fresh and readily available.. 1
0.4%
Locally caught, readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small scale fisheries : readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small scale fisheries :readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small scale fisheries.......I can rely on them 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small scale fisheries.....It's a little cheaper than to buy from Cold store 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small scale fisheries....readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small scale fisheries..it's less expensive and readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught, small-scale fisheries is only source for available 1
0.4%
Locally caught,commercial fisheries : readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught,commercial fisheries, readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught,commercial;closer to work space 2
0.7%
Locally caught,small scale fisher folk..readily available and I stay close to the landing site as well 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisheries, readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisheries...It's very expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisheries...readily available and less expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisheries..it's closer to the house 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisheries; mostly available 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisheries; readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught,small scale fisherman...less expensive 1
0.4%
Locally caught...readily available 1
0.4%
Locally caught;it's always fresh and tasty 1
0.4%
Main source of fish 1
0.4%
NA 1
0.4%
Only Source known within communtiy 1
0.4%
Only good sources known 1
0.4%
Only local and available source of fresh river fish known and when not available in at river banks, buy from market which the sources are not usually known 1
0.4%
Only local source known 1
0.4%
Only locally known sources(shama and sekondi) 1
0.4%
Only reliable and have a contract with fishermen here to deliver fish to me 1
0.4%
Only reliable source for fresh fish known 1
0.4%
Only reliable source known for fresh fish 1
0.4%
Only reliable sources known and available 1
0.4%
Only souce known 1
0.4%
Only souce known within the community 1
0.4%
Only source available 1
0.4%
Only source known 4
1.4%
Only source known and available 1
0.4%
Only source known and closer source from home known 1
0.4%
Only source known for quality fresh fish 1
0.4%
Only source known for the kind of fishes I trade in 1
0.4%
Only sources known 2
0.7%
Only sources known and proximity at times 1
0.4%
Only sources known and reliable 1
0.4%
Only sources known. I buy from Cold store when fish is not available at landing site 1
0.4%
Partly smoked fish is transported readily to my community 1
0.4%
Proximity and availability 1
0.4%
Proximity and good pricing 1
0.4%
Proximity and reliability 1
0.4%
Proximity to landing site 1
0.4%
Proximity to my processing kitchen and the point source is always fresh 1
0.4%
Proximity to where I live Assured of good fish 1
0.4%
Proximity to where I live and assured of quality fresh fish 1
0.4%
Reliable source known(Elmina), Moree sea shore landing site( not soo reliable ) Imported fish is also an alternative choice when fresh fish from sea is scares 1
0.4%
Saiko: if there is no locally caught fish we opt for this (mostly small pelagics) Tema : Imported fish mostly medium to large pelagics 1
0.4%
That is the source of livelihood in my community and the source is always available 1
0.4%
That is where I get fish 1
0.4%
That's the landing site for the community 1
0.4%
The fish from this source is always fresh 1
0.4%
The fresh water source is close to my neighborhood 1
0.4%
The freshwater lake is close to my community and the fresh water fish is the only fish available 1
0.4%
The landing beach is in my community 1
0.4%
The local fish is readily available and easily accessible 1
0.4%
The locally caught is always a fresh source, Cold stores: imported fish available at a particular time, Saiko( always available,) 1
0.4%
The locally caught is always fresh source and has a high market value 1
0.4%
The most reliable sources known 1
0.4%
The only convenient and accessible landing site in the community 1
0.4%
The only landing site known 1
0.4%
The only local source of fresh fish known 1
0.4%
The only source fresh fish known within the community 1
0.4%
The only source known 1
0.4%
The only source to get fish when you need it 1
0.4%
The only sources known to satisfy customers need. Some of the fishes can only be acquired at the cold store based on customer's preference 1
0.4%
The source is cheaper and always fresh 1
0.4%
The source is closer to my community 1
0.4%
The source is closer to my community and I am able to buy on credit and pay back later 1
0.4%
The source is closer to my home and the situation of fish going bad is highly minimised 1
0.4%
The source is from freshwater lake which is closer to my community 1
0.4%
The source is from the freshwater lake and it is close to my community 1
0.4%
The source is from the sea which is close to my neighborhood 1
0.4%
The source is in my community 1
0.4%
The source is readily available 1
0.4%
The source is very close to my kitchen.and it is cost effective since I don't have to travel long distances to buy fish 1
0.4%
The source known for fresh fish 1
0.4%
The source which is from freshwater lake is close to my community 1
0.4%
The source which is the freshwater lake is close to my community 2
0.7%
The source which is the freshwater lake is close to my community and I get fresh fish 1
0.4%
The source which is the freshwater lake is close to my neighborhood and I always get fresh fish to process 1
0.4%
There is a variant in this community. There are traders who buy semi smoked fish from processors and further dry it for the urban markets. They have specific processors they buy from. 1
0.4%
This is from the freshwater lake which is close to my community 1
0.4%
This is very close to my neighborhood and I do not have enough capital to travel long distances to buy fish 1
0.4%
This is what is available 1
0.4%
This is where I started buying fish from so am very fine buying from here 1
0.4%
This place is close to my neighborhood. When fish from the local fishermen using their gears become scanty I resort to Saiko ( illegal fish caught) stock also from the local fishermen 1
0.4%
This source is close to my community 2
0.7%
This source is close to my neighborhood 1
0.4%
This source is closer to to my neighborhood 1
0.4%
This source is closer to my community 1
0.4%
This source is freshly harvested and has high market value 1
0.4%
This source is from freshwater lake which is close to my community 4
1.4%
This source provides freshly harvested fish which is more healthy and high customer preference 1
0.4%
This source which is from the freshwater lake is close to my community 1
0.4%
To get constant supply 1
0.4%
We buy where ever there is fish and therefore if I don't get at my landing site, I go to elmina, sekondi and as far as Tema to buy from either the canoes or cold stores 1
0.4%
We buy based on availability and the money that we have 1
0.4%
We buy from our local fishers when they catch we when go to collect fish from them at other landing sites or we buy from other landing sites for constant supply 1
0.4%
Where ever I can buy fish at reasonable prices 1
0.4%
Where ever I get a good deal I buy from 1
0.4%
based on my strength and ability I can not travel to distance places to buy fish. But if saiko is available within I buy 1
0.4%
locally caught,small scale fisheries...readily available 1
0.4%
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
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