Value Chain Analysis of selected fisheries commodities

Testing of improved fish smokers September 2011 Not initiated Will be initiated in 3 rd Quarter. Piloting of family Planning September 2011 Ongoing Partnerships have been formed with CEWEFIA, Ghana Health Service, Nurses Training School, etc. Four established community based peer educator groups and trained, drama programs initiated in the four communities, linkages for accessibility to health services for communities established.

2.4 Value Chain Analysis of selected fisheries commodities

Analyses of fish value chains and markets to identify opportunities for pro-poor growth March 2011 Field work completed This activity had a late start. However, fisheries value chains studies were conducted in coastal communities and major fish markets in Ghana. Analysis and the results will be ready in the 3 rd Quarter Identification and development of pilot value chain interventions March 2011 Preparatory activities underway Activity delayed. This activity will be undertaken based on the results and conclusions from the fisheries value chains studies Analyses of the livelihood impacts of significant plannedmooted investments September 2011 Yet to be initiated Training and workshop events June 2011 Yet to be initiated Collaborative program with ADVANCE program September 2011 Initiated Preliminary discussion held COMPONENT 3 3.1 Governance of the Seascape Capacity development for Best Practices in the Governance of Fisheries December 2011 Ongoing There has been capacity development for the Fisheries Commission, the Navy, the Police and the Judiciary International expert consultation December 2011 Ongoing This is planned for August 2011 and will involve key Ghanaians and a smaller number of International experts Guided study visits March 2011 Ongoing This will take place in August 2011in Senegal or other West African country as the intended location Ivory Coast has been politically unstable Workshops and guest lectures in Accra and in the Western Region September 2011 Ongoing World Fish Center staff give presentations on their visits to Ghana but a program of presentations is being developed for May 2011 Development of adaptive fisheries management training modules June 2011 Ongoing Work on this is proposed to be carried out in May 2011.However, preparations are being made towards the training activity Implementation of training modules June 2011 Ongoing Work on this is proposed in May 2011 Indentify develop, field test and review approaches to capacity development Sept 2011 Ongoing This is also proposed for May 2011 69

3.2 Strengthening the Information Base for Improved Fisheries Management