The Regional Coordinator for Anglophone Africa for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), Godfred Ameyaw Asiedu, has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration on transparency in the fisheries sector, building on FiTI’s ongoing engagement with the Ministry.
The discussions centered on strategies for effective dissemination of fisheries-related information to the public, promoting transparency and stakeholder participation in marine fisheries governance. Asiedu highlighted FiTI’s commitment to ensuring sustainable management of Ghana’s marine resources, while Minister Arthur commended FiTI’s efforts in promoting openness in fisheries management.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance transparency and public access to information, noting that such efforts are critical to informed public discourse and long-term sustainability in the fisheries sector. The meeting underscored the importance of collaboration between FiTI and the Ministry in promoting responsible fisheries management and sustainable livelihoods.
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