Business News of Saturday, 7 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has stressed the important role women play in Ghana’s fisheries sector, adding that their contributions must be recognised and strengthened through deliberate policy interventions. “In both aviation and fisheries, women play indispensable roles that are too often invisible and undervalued,” she said, adding that addressing these inequalities is key to building stronger and more inclusive industries. Fisheries Minister pledges stronger support for women in Ghana's blue economyThe minister explained that in Ghana, women constitute more than 80 percent of the workforce involved in fish processing and trading. “These investments are already yielding tangible results such as improved product quality, increased household incomes, and stronger sustainability outcomes across the fisheries sector. The lesson is clear, when you invest in women, the returns benefit everyone,” she added.

Source: GhanaWeb March 07, 2026 19:09 UTC