Network Of Aquaculture Centres In Asia-pacific

What Network Of Aquaculture Centres In Asia-pacific does

NACA (Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1981 and formalized under its current name via the NACA Agreement in 2003. It operates as a regional coordination and knowledge-sharing body for sustainable aquaculture development, governed by representatives of 20 member governments spanning Asia-Pacific and hosted by Thailand's Department of Fisheries for over 35 years. NACA's core mandate is to improve rural livelihoods, reduce poverty, and enhance food security by coordinating collaborative R&D, capacity building, policy alignment, and information exchange across member states representing approximately 90% of global aquaculture production.

NACA's product portfolio centers on knowledge dissemination rather than commercial technology. Core offerings include the Aquaculture Asia Magazine and NACA Newsletter, a free library of technical publications and manuals, an Experts Database, the Quarterly Aquatic Animal Disease Reporting (QAAD) surveillance system, the Aquaculture Statistics Playground data dashboard built on FAO SOFIA data, and the International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium hosted research network. More recent additions include the Aquaculture Innovation and Investment Hub (AquaHub), a startup incubator and investor-matching platform, plus education and training programs delivered via workshops, scholarships, and the enaca.org digital portal. Distribution is network-based, leveraging four Regional Lead Centres in China, India, Philippines, and Thailand, member government fisheries departments, and participating R&D centres.

NACA's business model is that of a multilateral development organization rather than a commercial enterprise. It does not publish financial statements, charges no fees for its publications or technical resources, and is funded through member state contributions and project-based grants from development partners such as FAO, Canada's IDRC, and Australia's Department of Agriculture. Customer segments are institutional: 20 member governments, participating research centres, development agencies and NGOs, and ultimately small-scale farmers and rural communities who benefit from improved aquaculture practices.

Name

Network Of Aquaculture Centres In Asia-pacific

Legal name

Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific

Website

https://enaca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NACA is an intergovernmental organization coordinating sustainable aquaculture development across 20 Asia-Pacific member governments. It delivers publications, disease surveillance, training, and innovation programs to research centres, policymakers, and small-scale farmers in a region representing 90% of global aquaculture production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Development Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Aquaculture development coordination
• Intergovernmental knowledge network
• Capacity building programs
• Aquatic disease surveillance
• Regional research collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NACA is an intergovernmental organization that serves as a regional coordination and knowledge-sharing network for sustainable aquaculture development across 20 Asia-Pacific member countries. It coordinates collaborative research, training, technical publications, disease surveillance, and policy advisory work through Regional Lead Centres and partner institutions, funded by member government contributions and development partner grants.

Product overview

NACA operates as an intergovernmental organization providing a portfolio of knowledge-sharing products and services rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include the Aquaculture Asia Magazine and NACA Newsletter for publications; the Aquaculture Statistics Playground for data analytics; the Technical Publications library for research resources; an Experts Database for knowledge exchange; the International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium as a specialized research network; and the Aquaculture Innovation and Investment Hub (AquaHub) as a startup incubator. Supporting services include the QAAD disease surveillance system, multimedia content, and education/training programs. These products collectively support NACA's mandate to promote rural development through sustainable aquaculture across the Asia-Pacific region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquaculture Asia Magazine: An autonomous publication providing a voice for farmers and scientists in developing countries, covering small-scale aquaculture in the region.
• International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium
• AquaHub
• Aquaculture Innovation and Investment Hub

Products and services

• Aquaculture Asia Magazine
• NACA Newsletter
• Aquaculture Statistics Playground
• Technical Publications Library
• Experts Database
• International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium
• Aquaculture Innovation and Investment Hub (AquaHub)
• Quarterly Aquatic Animal Disease Reporting (QAAD)
• Research Centres Network
• Education and Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Regional coordination across 20 countries representing 90% of global aquaculture production
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• China Fisheries Association (CFA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026First FAO-China Fisheries Association Joint International Conference on Sustainable Aquaculture brought together global participants to examine practical solutions for advancing sustainability across the aquaculture sector.
• FAO Global Sustainable Aquaculture Advancement Partnership (GSAAP)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026NACA participates in FAO's GSAAP roundtable as a key mechanism for implementing the FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture and advancing the Blue Transformation agenda. The partnership focuses on mobilizing expertise and connecting country needs with available resources.
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAO is a key strategic partner in implementing NACA's work programme. The organizations collaborate on aquaculture transformation initiatives, sustainable aquaculture guidelines, disease reporting programs, and capacity building projects. FAO provides technical guidance and participates in joint events including High-Level Meetings and expert workshops.
• FutureFishmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFutureFish co-convenes AQUAINNOVATE events with NACA, providing networking and coaching support for aquaculture entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
• Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI)minorOthersAssociate member of NACA network, participating in regional cooperation for agricultural research and development.
• Network of Aquaculture Centres in Central and Eastern Europe (NACEE)minorOthersAssociate member of NACA network, fostering cooperation between aquaculture research networks across regions.
• Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)minorOthersAssociate member of NACA network, collaborating on fisheries and aquaculture development in Pacific island nations.
• International Artemia Aquaculture Consortium (IAAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACA hosts the IAAC, a global research network on Artemia and its use in aquaculture. The consortium brings together researchers, industry partners, and stakeholders to promote knowledge exchange, support innovation, and address shared challenges in Artemia aquaculture.
• Thailand Department of FisheriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThailand's Department of Fisheries has hosted the NACA Secretariat for over 35 years, making Thailand central to aquaculture development across the Asia-Pacific. The agency collaborates with NACA on climate resilience, gender equity, nature-based solutions, and the Aquaculture Innovation and Investment Hub.
• SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (AQD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEAFDEC AQD is a NACA Regional Lead Centre that participates in governing council meetings, technical advisory committees, and the High-Level Meeting on Aquaculture Transformation. The department focuses on aquaculture research and development in Southeast Asia.
• CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease PreparednessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-supports the Asia-Pacific Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program for Aquatic Animal Diseases, contributing technical expertise in disease diagnostics.
• ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAR-CIFA collaborates with NACA on research articles, seed production programs, and farmer training initiatives featured in NACA publications and magazines.
• ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAR-CIBA's Kakdwip Research Centre works with NACA on brackishwater aquaculture research, ornamental fish farming development, and farmer training programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Aquaculture Society: A global professional association for aquaculture scientists and practitioners that organises major conferences, publishes peer-reviewed journals, and supports capacity building — overlapping with NACA's training, publication, and conference activities.
• International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD): A UN specialised agency and international financial institution that funds rural development, including aquaculture and small-scale fisheries in Asia-Pacific. IFAD operates in the same development-financing space that supports NACA's project pipeline.
• FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Division: The UN system's central body for fisheries and aquaculture policy. NACA is a key FAO partner, and FAO's Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture and GSAAP partnership shape much of NACA's mandate — making FAO the broadest incumbent in the same policy space.
• Global Aquaculture Alliance: An international industry organisation promoting responsible aquaculture through certification (BAP) and advocacy. It overlaps with NACA's sustainable aquaculture and certification mandate but operates through industry-funded standards rather than intergovernmental coordination.

Direct peers

• WorldFish: An international non-profit research organisation focused on aquatic food systems in the developing world. Like NACA, WorldFish delivers aquaculture research, training, and policy support across Asia-Pacific and Africa, often collaborating with the same government and donor partners.
• SEAFDEC (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center): An intergovernmental treaty organisation that, like NACA, coordinates regional fisheries and aquaculture development among Southeast Asian member states. SEAFDEC AQD is itself a NACA Regional Lead Centre, making it the most operationally interlinked peer.
• Network of Aquaculture Centres in Central and Eastern Europe (NACEE): A regional intergovernmental aquaculture coordination network in Central and Eastern Europe. NACEE is a NACA associate member, making it a structurally analogous peer at smaller scale in a different geography.
• Secretariat of the Pacific Community (Pacific Community): An intergovernmental organisation serving Pacific island states with fisheries and aquaculture development programmes. NACA lists SPC as an associate member, and the two collaborate on regional aquaculture development in adjacent geographies.
• Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI): An intergovernmental association facilitating agricultural research collaboration in Asia-Pacific. APAARI is a NACA associate member and shares a comparable mandate of regional R&D coordination, knowledge exchange, and capacity building.

Regional players

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): India's apex body for agricultural research, whose constituent institutes (ICAR-CIFA, ICAR-CIBA) collaborate closely with NACA on aquaculture R&D, seed production, and farmer training. It is a peer in mission rather than governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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