Fisheries Commission inaugurates 2 co-management committees
The Governing Board of the Fisheries Commission (FC), with support from Global Fisheries and Resilience Action (GFRA) under the Inshore Exclusion Zone Enforcement and Transparency (IEZET) Project, has inaugurated two national-level fisheries co-management committees in Accra. They are the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) and the Fisheries Management Operational Committee (FMOC). The STC,…
On September 15, the Governing Board of the Fisheries Commission, in collaboration with Global Fisheries and Resilience Action under the IEZET Project, officially established two national fisheries co-management committees in Accra. These committees are the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) and the Fisheries Management Operational Committee (FMOC).
Dr Angela Lamptey leads the STC, which now advises on all aspects of fisheries management, including inland fisheries and aquaculture, in addition to marine fisheries. The FMOC, chaired by Mr Daniel Owusu, translates scientific advice into coordinated operational actions, including annual implementation plans, stakeholder coordination, and maintaining appropriate institutional representation as per the updated Fisheries and Aquaculture Act, 2025 (Act 1146).
The inauguration of these committees signifies a significant advancement in integrated, science-driven fisheries management in Ghana, reinforcing collaborative efforts among government bodies, experts, and stakeholders.
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