DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 16 -- FINANCING the fisheries sector requires innovative solutions beyond conventional bank loans to address the unique needs and risks facing fishers, fish farmers, traders, processors and other players across the value chain, experts have said.

They said financial institutions should consider asset-based financing, working capital, digital financial services, insurance, guarantees, group lending and value-chain financing to widen access to capital, particularly for women and youth.

The experts made the remarks in Dar es Salaam today at a workshop on knowledge dissemination and financial partnerships to support Tanzanias fisheries value chain.

The workshop was held under the Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in...