DocumentFisheries Co-Management Training Slide Deck
Editable presentation modules for national workshops on co-management and landing-site hygiene.View →
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Overview
West Africa has rich fisheries potential, supported by productive marine ecosystems and inland water networks favorable for aquaculture.
The sector contributes significantly to GDP, livelihoods, and food and nutrition security, supporting millions of people in the region.
ECOWAS treats fisheries and aquaculture as a strategic blue economy pillar requiring stronger governance, coordination, and sustainable investment.
Documents
- Fisheries Co-Management Training Slide Deck
Editable presentation modules for national workshops on co-management and landing-site hygiene.
- Post-Harvest Loss Reference Data (West Africa pilot districts)
Anonymised aggregate tables supporting loss estimates by crop and handling stage.
Relevant links
- ECOWAP Main Portalhttps://ecowap.ecowas.int
- ARAA Program Resourceshttps://araa.org
Key regional priorities
- Weak governance and overexploitation of key fish stocks threaten long-term sustainability.
- Illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing creates large annual economic losses in the region.
- Rapid population growth, urbanization, and low aquaculture investment widen fish supply deficits and import dependency.
Resources & highlights
Video
Featured videoRegional programme highlights and field perspectives.
Document
DocumentPost-Harvest Loss Reference Data (West Africa pilot districts)
Anonymised aggregate tables supporting loss estimates by crop and handling stage.View →
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