The training workshop on aquaculture statistics data collection, reporting and dissemination in the East African region took place at the LVFO Secretariat, Jinja-Uganda, from 8th to 12th October 2018. The workshop was attended by Aquaculture Officers from the East African Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda), Representative from Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA), FAO Aquaculture Statistics Officers, Director of Fisheries from Lake Tanganyika Authority (LTA) and Technical Officers from Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO). The main objective of the workshop was to improve aquaculture statistics, data and information collection, reporting and dissemination in the East African Region to be in line with the existing international aquaculture statistical norms and standards. The key recommendations from the training workshop were;