Target groups, and the types of products to be used are outlined in the table below. The process of developing these products goes beyond writing; in several cases complex technical analysis of
results gathered in Year 2 must first be completed.
A series of policy briefs similar to those described in Section 1.1.2 will be developed and targeted carefully to ensure equitable flow of information, as well as to maximize the impact of
our work. The early briefs will form critical inputs into the fisheries dialog process as background information of particular importance to external experts.
Target Group Product
Fishing communities community meetingsforums
simplified and stylized graphs and diagrams project updates in local language
community drama and local FM radio
The canoe fishermen’s council presentations at meetings, use of local drama, policy
GNCFC, Fisheries Alliance, briefs
Werengo, the Media and other CSO groups
Fisheries working group presentations at working group meetings
policy briefs Team members
materials from other focus groups as appropriate Donors USAID, World Bank
packaged stories for promotional use Government stakeholders
policyissue briefs Scientific community
Journal publications
Table of Key Activities and Milestones Task 1.2.1
Q1 Q2
Q3 Q4
Issues brief on gill nets X
Policy brief on data systems and effort X
Scientific paper draft on effort creep X
policy brief on nested governance structures X
policy brief on catch and effort X
community materials on governance structures X
Donor stories for USAID on stakeholder engagement in dialog process
X X
List of Key Outputs
ｸ An ‘issues brief’ on monofilament gill nets to provide a scientific basis for discussion at a multi-stakeholder forum in Accra lead: Mills
ｸ An information brief on past and existing governance structures in Ghana Lead: Mills ｸ A policy brief on the relationship between voluntary compliance and enforcement of
fisheries regulations Lead: Crawford, Fenn ｸ A policy brief on the current fisheries data system to provide inputs for the World Bank
process of reforming data collection in Ghana Lead: Mills ｸ A scientific paper on effort creepcapacity in the coastal fisheries Lead: Mills, Ameyaw
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1.2.2 Building an Informed Management Constituency Activity Leader:
Mark Fenn, Donkris Mevuta
Activity Team: David Mills, Godfred Ameyaw, Kyei Yamoah, George Hutchful
The processes of engaging stakeholders in informed dialog on governance reform must be carefully staged. Inequitable participation and lack of ownership of outcomes are likely if we fail
to engage with the right people and neglect the effort needed to allow people to communicate their stories and perspectives. Similarly, expecting people to engage in governance processes
when they do not fully understand the objectives is unrealistic. An explicit need for such a program is to clearly articulate aims and goals of governance, to provide appropriate fora for
inputs to the governance process, and to develop integrated systems that are both responsive to the needs of stakeholders and appropriate for the system being governed. Important components
of our capacity building strategy are needs analysis among target groups, direct training opportunities, exposure trips and information sharing at the community level. Coordinating with
World Bank activities will also be critical to maximize the value of capacity building opportunities.
Shaping or facilitating appropriate institutions through which stakeholders engage, and targeted capacity building activities with these groups has to form a major component of efforts in
reforming governance. Successful functioning of nested, adaptive governance relies on vertical linkages between governance strata – these are critical for communication, maintaining
legitimacy of actions, and as feedback pathways for information and data required to remain reactive to changes in the fishery. Hen Mpoano has been active in building andor supporting
these institutions, and forming direct links here provides a productive avenue for promotion of sustainable fisheries reform. Critical also is access to appropriate information on the status of
fisheries, and mapping appropriate flows and feedbacks to respond to change. Activities on data collection at the community level, and information flows will continue and be further shaped by
community-level input.
The following tasks will be carried out under this activity component:
Study tours Study tours have proven a very productive way of sensitizing stakeholders to a broad range of
possibilities for governance. Following on from needs and gap analysis, and discussions during the governance dialog process, an additional study tour will be arranged, and appropriate follow-
up conducted. This may key directly in to highly relevant examples of community-based management, or may look more specifically at nested systems, including higher order
governance. Selection of study tour locations will be determined based on the needs assessment
To gain full value from such tours, the Initiative will provide opportunities for participants to consolidate and document what they have seen, and facilitating the sharing of this information
with key stakeholders and communities. Building competence and protocols for conducting community fora is important for achieving this, and these fora will provide a necessary avenue
for providing feedback on Hen Mpoano activities at the community level. This is important for ensuring ongoing participation by stakeholders in our community-based activities. This process
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was modeled following the Senegal study tour in Year 2, and further follow-up with all study tour participants will take place to maximize value towards project objectives.
Training on principals of fisheries management Building on efforts in capacity building for community-based management in year 2, a 2-3 day
training module on fisheries management will be developed and conducted. This will very specifically target the need for, and the principals behind, the reform that is taking place in
Ghana. Target groups and detailed content will be decided following the governance dialog and needs analysis with stakeholders. Key messages will be captured in simplified graphic and local
language form for capacity building at the community level.
Continued facilitation of Western Region Fisheries Working Group The role of the working group will become increasingly critical as processes of designing
governance reform mature. Ensuring that the FWG take a active role in the design process
Support for the Fisheries Alliance Information sharing and support for the Fisheries Alliance is considered important to broaden
knowledge and buy-in to the reform process. The Alliance is an important ally for national level communication to promote and sustain governance reform in the fisheries sector. A 2-3day
institutional strengthening and capacity building event will be organized for the Alliance to promote broader civil society participation the governance dialogues. This will encourage civil
society voices in national level discussions of the policy papers for the consideration by government.
Information sharing and support for canoe fishermen’s council GNCFC The GNCFC made up of influential chief fishermen, fish mongers and leaders of artisanal fishing
group has been engaging stakeholders and advocating for the development of the artisanal fisheries through improved fisheries governance, The chairman of the GNCFC, WR Nana
Condua, also an Advisory Council member of the Initiative, has been encouraging the artisanal leaders regarding voluntary compliance using local drama and other communications. The
GNCFC is a platform can be used by to increase voices and constituencies among the fisher folks for reform in fisheries governance. Information sharing sessions will be organized for the
GNCFC and they then will communicate to their constituencies for grassroots support for reform.
Support and linkage development for the PCC Supporting the Platform for Coastal Communities PCC-WR to serve as a Coordinating Unit
rallying CSOs NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, Traditional Authorities, etc demanding for space for dialogue on coastal off-shore Inshore development issues will contribute to overall advocacy
for the establishment of a Coastal Commission with CSOs representation. In Year 2, PCC was given a small grant to set-up zonal structures to increase participation and coordination.
However, is it important to continue to monitor closely their activities and facilitate a vision building process to ensure that members understand their basic objective and are contributing to
it. Therefore PCC will be coached through this vision building process to develop communication linkages with other grassroots structures such as the CEMAGs already engaging
for community development around the oil find.
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