The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) following a high-level meeting with FAO official Priya Gujadhur.
The engagement focused on strengthening ongoing partnerships aimed at promoting sustainability, improving livelihoods within fishing communities, and enhancing governance in Ghana’s fisheries sector. During the meeting, Ms. Gujadhur formally extended an invitation to the Minister to participate in the upcoming FAO Regional Conference for Africa, a key platform for shaping agricultural and fisheries policies across the continent.
Hon. Arthur welcomed the invitation and reiterated Ghana’s readiness to actively contribute to regional dialogue on sustainable fisheries management. She emphasized that stronger collaboration with international partners such as the FAO remains critical in addressing persistent challenges in the sector, including illegal fishing practices, post-harvest losses, and the need for value addition.
The Minister underscored the importance of accountability in fisheries governance, noting that transparent and responsible management systems are essential to safeguarding marine resources for future generations. She further highlighted government’s commitment to modernizing fish processing methods across the country to improve quality, reduce waste, and increase incomes for fishers and processors.
According to Hon. Arthur, advancing modern fish processing infrastructure and techniques will not only enhance food security but also create more sustainable livelihoods, particularly for women who dominate the post-harvest segment of the fisheries value chain.
The meeting marks another step in Ghana’s efforts to align its fisheries policies with global best practices, while leveraging strategic partnerships to drive innovation and resilience in the sector. Participation in the FAO Regional Conference is expected to further position Ghana as a proactive player in shaping Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture agenda.
