Ghana’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Fisheries Commission have launched the Ghana National Aquaculture Development Plan (GNADP) for 2024-2028.
The plan aims to address the supply and demand gap in fish and enhance sustainable growth while consolidating the gains of GNADP from 2012- 2016.
Delivering the keynote address at the launch on Tuesday December 3, 2024, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Madam Marian Kpakpah, noted that GNADP is a comprehensive framework designed to accelerate the growth of the fisheries industry and address challenges and opportunities to ensure sustainable and inclusive development.
“The GNADP is a product of extensive consultation with key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector players, research institutions, development partners and fish farmers. It presents a clear, strategic framework designed to address the challenges faced by the sector while unlocking the numerous opportunities that lie within it,” she said.
She stated that the plan was built on five key pillars; Capacity Building and Skills Development, Infrastructure Development, Access to Finance and Investment Support, Research, Innovation and Technology Adoption, Regulatory Framework and Governance.
“These core pillars are designed to holistically address the various components of the aquaculture value chain,” she added.
Madam Kpakpah noted that the plan envisaged increasing aquaculture production by 50%, creating over 100,000 Jobs, increasing local feed production and enhancing environment-sustainable practices by 2028.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the development of the aquaculture sector through mobilising resources and engaging international partners to support the implementation of the GNADP.
She called on stakeholders to collaborate with the government for the successful implementation of the plan.
“The launch of the GNADP 2024–2028 signifies a turning point for Ghana’s aquaculture sector. Let us seize this opportunity to work together, transforming challenges into opportunities and aspirations into reality. Together, we can ensure that aquaculture not only feeds our nation but also empowers our people, sustains our environment and drives our economy,” she added.
