{
  "id": 12372635,
  "title": "Small-Scale Fisheries Academy to expand to 20 communities as stakeholders push for greater fisher participation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/small-scale-fisheries-academy-to-expand-to-20-communities-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:30:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/small-scale-fisheries-academy-to-expand-to-20-communities-as-stakeholders-push-for-greater-fisher-participation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's fisheries sector is set to see an expansion of its Small-Scale Fisheries Academy as stakeholders push for greater fisher participation. The Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CAFGOAG) plans to bring the academy to 20 fishing communities across the country's four coastal regions, up from its current eight locations. Supported by Blue Ventures, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and the Fisheries Commission, the initiative aims to empower fishers and other industry players to identify challenges and develop practical solutions. CAFGOAG General Secretary Kenneth Arthur emphasized the importance of community ownership in protecting and sustaining Ghana's fisheries resources. The academy, which provides a platform for dialogue, has also focused on strengthening community leadership and practical fisheries co-management skills. The second session of the academy, held in Elmina from September 28 to October 2, 2026, focused on enhancing community facilitation, dialogue, and participatory planning to facilitate effective fisheries co-management along Ghana's coast.",
  "summary": "Stakeholders in Ghana’s fisheries sector have called for more inclusive and participatory dialogue at the community level as the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CAFGOAG) plans to expand its Small-Scale Fisheries Academy from eight to 20 fishing communities across the country’s four coastal regions. The initiative, established in collaboration with Mundus Maris […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}