Ghana moves to unlock blue economy with new national policy -

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has taken a major step toward expanding Ghana’s sustainable growth agenda with the validation of the country’s draft Blue Economy Policy aimed at transforming marine and inland water resources into a stronger pillar of national development.

The policy was reviewed at a stakeholder workshop held in Accra, where industry players, policymakers, and technical experts went over the draft framework to help strengthen the final document.

Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, described the validation as a critical milestone in building a resilient and inclusive Blue Economy, saying Ghana is already moving steadily toward a more sustainable use of its marine and freshwater resources.

She said the policy is designed to tackle long-standing challenges in the management of the country’s water resources through a coordinated national approach that supports economic growth, improves food security and protects the environment.

The draft policy is built around six strategic pillars Blue Wealth, Blue Health, Blue Knowledge, Blue Finance, Blue Equity, and Blue Safety and Security which the Ministry believes will position the Blue Economy as a key engine of long-term development.

Participants at the workshop held detailed discussions on the framework as the Ministry seeks broad stakeholder support to ensure effective implementation of the policy nationwide.