Accra, Ghana – The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has reinforced its commitment to assisting Ghana’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, conducting a follow-up meeting to advance discussions on collaborative efforts aimed at transforming the nation’s fisheries sector. This engagement builds on an initial interaction with the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, where TBI outlined its intent to provide support across four crucial areas: bolstering marine enforcement, fostering the development of inland fisheries, enhancing domestic value addition, and improving coordination within the burgeoning Blue Economy sector.
TBI, an organization active in 14 African countries, specializes in offering technical advisory services to governments to facilitate transformative reforms. In Ghana, the Institute’s objective is to provide strategic technical support to cultivate a data-driven and sustainable fisheries sector.
This aligns with Ghana’s broader economic development goals and its reliance on natural resources.
Minister Emelia Arthur expressed her appreciation to the TBI team for their sustained interest and support, acknowledging the Institute’s efforts in strengthening the Ministry’s capabilities.
She reaffirmed the Ministry’s full commitment to ensuring that TBI’s contributions are effectively utilized and implemented to achieve their shared objectives. This ongoing partnership is anticipated to play a significant role in the Ministry’s overarching aim of establishing a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sector across Ghana.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
