By: Sarah Baafi
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has launched a three-day technical workshop today with AU-IBAR to refine and cost the nation’s Blue Economy Strategy, aiming to unlock sustainable growth from marine, coastal, and inland waters.
Hosted at La Villa Boutique Hotel from December 15-17, the session reviews the cabinet-approved framework, “A Strategic Framework to Sustainably Develop Ghana’s Marine, Coastal and Inland Aquatic Assets.”
The plan targets economic expansion, food security, climate resilience, youth and women employment, and blue finance access.
Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Madam Emelia Arthur urged participants to prioritize ruthlessly.
“We must ask the right questions to elicit appropriate responses for accurate costing and effective execution,” she emphasized, calling for a solid Blue Economy Commission structure with staffing and leadership.
The participatory strategy, validated in September 2025 stakeholder sessions, now faces final technical scrutiny to align with national priorities.
Representatives from ocean governance, fisheries, maritime security, environment, and transport sectors are collaborating.
More Stories Here
