Recent Activities

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) […]

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 […]

Accra, Ghana – On October 23, 2024, a key workshop aimed at enhancing Ghana’s fisheries governance and law enforcement capabilities took place at the MJ Grand Hotel in East Legon. The event, part of the U.S. Department of State-funded DWFV Project, brought together officers from Ghana’s Fisheries Commission (FC), Marine Police, Navy, and other relevant […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nouakchott, Mauritania — September 25, 2024: A strategic planning workshop was held today at the Hayatt Hotel in Nouakchott, focusing on promoting local ownership of Mauritania’s industrial fishing sector. Organized by the Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) Africa and the Centre for Coastal Management (CCM) of the University of Cape Coast, the event […]

Nouakchott, Mauritania — September 24, 2024: A capacity-building workshop took place today at the Hayatt Hotel in Nouakchott, focusing on strengthening Mauritania’s Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) system to foster sustainable fishing practices. The event, part of the Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) project, was organized by the Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) […]