10/06/2026
From the landing beaches of Sekondi to the fish markets of Elmina, Day Two of His Excellency, John Mikal Kvistad’s of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra , field visit was all about listening, learning, and connecting with the people behind Ghana’s fisheries sector.
The day began with interactions with market women at the Sekondi Landing Beach (Western Region), who shared stories of changing fish catches, local fish species, fishing seasons, and the realities of fish trading before seafood reaches our plates.
In Shama, the delegation joined a community durbar with the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Fisheries GH) , Hon Emelia Arthur , who spoke about ongoing and future opportunities for fisheries development in the area, including plans for a fishing harbour and a plastic recycling initiative.
At Cewefia Ghana ‘s fish processing centre, women processors demonstrated the use of the Ahotor Oven and shared how it has improved their working conditions compared to traditional smoking methods. They also called for greater access to the technology to benefit more processors across coastal communities.
The visit concluded in Elmina, where the delegation interacted with fishers, processors, our co-implementing partner EJF Ghana, and the Fisheries Commission HQ. of the Central Region while learning more about the diversity of fish species that support livelihoods along Ghana’s coast.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed and engaged with the delegation throughout this insightful two-day journey.
