Power to the Fishers: Empowering fishing communities

Fishing is a major sector for Ghana’s economy which currently accounts for 4.5% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimated at $1 billion. The fishery value chain includes fishermen, fish traders or queens, fish processors and fish retailers.

A number of factors are affecting the sector. These challenges include dwindling fish stocks, limited access to credit to finance and purchase fish, and inefficient processing systems. These are worsened by limited access to social protection services. The dwindling fish stocks are a major challenge affecting supplies for most fish traders.

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