Transparency of Fisheries Sector (GH0050)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Ghana Action Plan 2024-2028 (December)
Action Plan Cycle: 2023
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
Support Institution(s): Fisheries Commission, Fisheries Alliance, Centre for Maritime Law and Security, Hen Mpoano, Fisheries Transparency, Environmental Justice Foundation, Ghana Tuna Association (GTA), Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC), Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA), Ghana Inshore Fishermen Association (GIFA), National Fish Processors and Traders Association (NAFPTA)
Policy Areas
Extractive Industries, LegislationIRM Review
IRM Report: Ghana Action Plan Review 2023-2027
Early Results: Pending IRM Review
Design i
Verifiable: Pending IRM Review
Relevant to OGP Values: Pending IRM Review
Ambition (see definition): Pending IRM Review
Implementation i
Completion: Pending IRM Review
Description
Problem to be addressed
It is widely believed that the fisheries sector is bedeviled with corruption, and that, this is facilitated by the opacity around decision making in the sector, lack of consultation around policy formulation, and non-disclosure of revenues and their utilization.
What is the commitment?
The commitment is to pass a new Fisheries Act or amend the existing one to provide for greater transparency in the fisheries sector.
Contribution of commitment to solving problem
Stakeholders believe that transparency in the fisheries sector will empower citizens to asked critical questions on how the sector is being governed, and that will serve as incentive for improved governance.
Relevance of commitment to OGP values
The commitment advances the OGP values of open and transparent management of natural resources.
Milestone Activity with a verifiable deliverable | Start Date - End Date
Draft Fisheries/ amended Act developed | January, 2024 - December, 2024
Stakeholder engagement held on draft Bill or amended Bill | January, 2025 - December, 2025
Draft Bill / amended Bill laid before Parliament | January, 2026 - December, 2026
Draft Bill or amended Bill passed | January, 2027 - December, 2027