26 SSG and the insurance partners filmed a video on the insurance program at James Town and
Moree, respectively. Fisherfolk in the respective communities were used as actors – a means to let them have a sense of ownership of the program. The film was done in Ga and Fante
languages so the fisherfolk understand the story. The film will be shown in the communities during education and sensitization at the communities to enable the fishers to understand and
appreciate the initiative to facilitate registration.
6.2 Tigo Fishers Network Partnership
On December 20, 2016 SSG organized a workshop so Tigo presents their offer under the proposed partnership to stakeholders. The workshop was attended by representatives of MOFAD
and Fisheries Commission, Fishers Associations and SFMP local partner, i.e. Hen Mpoano. The program provided an avenue for stakeholders to know and understand the rationale for partnering
with Tigo help in sustainable fisheries management in Ghana. The workshop also allowed stakeholders to provide input and suggestions to the proposed product offer for Tigo
consideration and amendments to the features of the proposed product.
The Tigo Fishers’ Network is to provide fishermen, fish processors and fish farmers with a suite of mobile solutions to increase access to information about good fisheries practices including
fisheries laws and regulations, facilitate cost effective communications among fisherfolk, and promote household savings and use of mobile money for their business transactions. In Q2, SSG
concluded negotiation with Tigo Ghana towards the Fishers Network and Tigo officially agreed to partner with USAIDSFMP and MOFADFC. A Letter of Collaboration LOC to guide the
partnership implementation was developed and reviewed by Tigo, MOFADFC and the Attorney General’s Department. On March 31, the LOC was signed by all partners, i.e. USAISSFMP,
Fisheries Commission and Tigo Ghana. The signing thus signifies officially, a Public-Private Partnership between Fisheries Commission and Tigo Ghana with SFMP as the Facilitator. When
implementation commences, the Network will support Fisheries Commission’s extension efforts in sustainable fisheries management, improve household income through savings in cost of
phone credit, messages, data, etc. and promotion of digital financial services among fisherfolk.
6.3 IUU Enforcement Partnership IUU Hotline
SSG is continuing discussion with potential ICT private partners to conceptualize the Hotline initiative. Six 6 potential private partners have been interviewed and SSG plans to interview
more in Q3. So far, discussion with Tigo Ghana looks promising.
Financing Partnership Scoping
SSG in Q2 collaborated with SNV to identify and interview private three 3 financial institutions FIs capable of providing financial assistance to women fish processors for the
purchase of improved stoves. SNV on their own have also interviewed significant FIs. Proposals have been submitted to promising ones and follow-ups will be done in Q3.
IR 7: Local Capacity Development
7.1 Capacity Development of Targeted Government of Ghana Fisheries and Coastal Management Institutions
SFMP seeks to improve fisheries management processes by engaging scientific research and findings as part of the driving forces and rationale for management, both in the Fisheries
Commission and in non-governmental institutions including the University of Cape Coast, which is committed its role in training fisheries experts and expanding its ability to conduct applied
27 research, train the next generation of fisheries policy leaders and make fisheries information
widely available. Evans Arizi, has defended his PhD dissertation proposal, “Testing The Ecological Effects Of
Spatial And Seasonal Closures On The Sardinella Fishery In Ghana”. He will conduct field research in Ghana in the summer of 2017. Ivy Gyimah is studying Marine Affairs and will travel
to Ghana this summer, focusing on water and sanitation issues in fishing communities. Evelyn Takyi is concentrating on Fish Genetics and will remain at URI, studying samples of sardinella
taken from 10 West African countries to determine if there are localized stocks. Two Fisheries Commission staff, Rosina Cobbina and Vida Osei are also preparing their research proposals in
anticipation of field work in Ghana.
7.2 Developing the Capacity of Targeted Civil Society Organizations
