Emmanuel Koomson

GHANA’S NEW FISHERIES ACT AND NEW INSHORE EXCLUSION ZONE. Is there Ambiguity?

Ghana recently passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146). The law establishes a new Inshore Exclusion Zone for small-scale fisheries. This issue of CEMLAWS’ Point of View reviews the new regime of IEZ. Is there any ambiguity following the stakeholders’ earlier discussions? Download to read https://cemlawsafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CEMLAWS-Point-of-View_Ghanas-New-Fisheries-Act-and-New-Inshore-Exclusion-Zone_15102025.pdf
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MCS as a Tool for effective Fisheries Enforcement: an appraisal of Ghana

Ghana’s fisheries sector provides food, income and livelihood opportunities for several Ghanaians. However, this sector is in peril due to the prevalence of Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported (IUU) fishing practices, exacerbated by the activities of foreign-owned Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFVs). To curb this menace, there is the need to address existing gaps and improve […]
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Workshop in Accra Addresses Policy Considerations for Greater National Control of Ghana’s Industrial Fisheries Sector

Accra, November 13 – Ghana’s fisheries sector contributes significantly to the economy of the country. Decision-makers and key actors from more than 20 agencies, fisheries associations, civil society, and experts met this week in Accra to discuss policy considerations and requirements to enhance fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance (incl. beneficial ownership, operational & business environment) […]
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DWFV Project Hosts Key Stakeholders in a Meeting to Strategize Greater National Ownership and Control of the Industrial Fisheries Sector

Accra, Ghana — November 12, 2024 Today, industrial sector stakeholders and related agencies gathered at La Palm Hotel in Accra to validate a strategic draft aimed at enhancing national ownership of Ghana’s industrial fisheries sector. The event, funded by the U.S. Department of State, as part of a broader project addressing the impacts of foreign-owned […]
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U.S. funded-DWFV Project Hosts Key Fisheries Governance Workshop to Tackle Illegal Fishing and Boost National Ownership in Cameroon

Yaoundé, Cameroon – On October 10, 2024, key stakeholders from Cameroon’s fisheries sector, international partners, and policymakers gathered in Yaoundé for an important workshop aimed at improving the governance of the country’s industrial fishing sector. The event, held at the Tou’Ngou Hotel, was part of the U.S. Department of State-funded DWFV Project, which seeks to […]
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DWFV Project Strengthens Fisheries Enforcement Measures in Cameroon with MCS Training

On October 9, 2024, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the government, in collaboration with the DWFV Project, conducted a training session focused on enhancing the capabilities of the Monitoring Control Surveillance (MCS) division of the fisheries ministry. The training, supported by the U.S. Department of State – Accra, aimed to equip personnel with the necessary tools to […]
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MCS Validation Workshop in Yaoundé

Yaoundé, Cameroon — October 8, 2024 Today, Government ministries representatives and other local stakeholders convened in Yaoundé to review and validate the findings of a comprehensive Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) assessment aimed at bolstering Cameroon’s Industrial fisheries sector. This initiative is part of the U.S. Department of State-funded DWFV project, focusing on combating Illegal, […]
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Stakeholders Convene in Dakar to Enhance Governance of Industrial Fishing Sector

In a pivotal gathering held today in Dakar, Senegal, stakeholders from diverse sectors engaged in a policy-based meeting aimed at bolstering governance and management strategies within the industrial fishing domain. The event, supported by the U.S. Department of State, congregated key voices to deliberate on enhancing economic growth opportunities within the fishing industry. The primary […]
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Stakeholders in Nouakchott Conclude High-Level Discussions on Mauritania’s Industrial Fishing Sector

Nouakchott, Mauritania — September 26, 2024: A three-day high-level stakeholder engagement concluded today at the Hayatt Hotel in Nouakchott, focusing on improving governance and promoting local ownership of Mauritania’s industrial fishing sector. The event, part of a broader initiative supported by the U.S. Department of State, was spearheaded by the Centre for Maritime Law and […]
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