This project was authorized in order to establish small farmer oriented fish culture extension programs in three regions of Zaire. Using Peace Corps volunteers as implementing agents, the project was designed to (1) establish a research and training capability at one of the fish stations; (2) establish and operate four fingerling production and distribution centers; (3) create a fish culture extension system that would train and equip Zairian extension agents; and (4) develop an institutional capacity within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to manage the overall project.