Abstract
African aquaculture is rapidly growing with support from Governments, development partners and private sector. This study identifies investment and policy priorities that can advance the small scale fish farming in Africa to improve income and employment generation, rural development, and food security based on five countries. We identified five promising innovations or drivers that can transform the sub-sector in Africa. Furthermore, lessons learned that inform policy and investment priorities at the national, regional and continental levels. Scaling of aquaculture innovations through gender-responsive approach contribute to development of African agricultural sector.