Ghana has partnered with the Italian headquarters of the intergovernmental organization CIHEAM in the aquaculture sector.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the organisation and the West African country’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture on February 20, 2026, by sector Minister Emelia Arthur and the Director of CIHEAM Bari, Dr. Biagio Di Terlizzi as part of the former’s high-level official visit to Italy.
The agreement signed on February 20, 2026, establishes a strategic partnership between Ghana and Italy aimed at advancing sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture development, research and training, institutional capacity building, private sector investment, and Blue Economy development.
Key Areas of the Partnership include strengthening institutional capacity in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, improving fisheries governance and fish stock recovery systems and promoting aquaculture innovation, including offshore aquaculture.
It also witness a support research collaboration and postgraduate training, encourage private sector partnerships and investment as well as enhance climate resilience and Blue Economy development.
Highlights of the Official Visit
During the visit, the Ghanaian delegation held meetings and technical engagements in Bari, Monopoli, Tricase, Gallipoli and Torre Suda with Italian maritime authorities, fisheries cooperatives, aquaculture operators, seafood processors and training institutions.
The engagements provided Ghana with practical lessons on Community-led fisheries management approaches, Offshore marine aquaculture systems, Modern fish processing, cold chain and traceability systems and Maritime safety, vessel monitoring and surveillance technologies.
According to the Ministry, these experiences will support Government’s ongoing efforts to modernise the fisheries sector, reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen monitoring and enforcement, and promote sustainable livelihoods in coastal communities.
It intends to work closely with CIHEAM Bari and other stakeholders to develop an implementation roadmap to operationalise the partnership and ensure that its outcomes contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s fisheries reform and Blue Economy agenda.
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