Economic Mobility and Protection of Women, Youth and Ecosystems for Resilient Fisheries - EMPoWER

About this project

Artisanal fishing communities are economically resilient, socially protected, and environmentally sustainable through strengthened savings and cooperative management, adoption of digital IUU reporting systems, diversification of value-added enterprises, and the reduction of high-risk migration, child labour and trafficking, and gender-based violence. Outcome 1: Aquaculture is transformed into a viable economic sector by increasing domestic fish production to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen national food security Outcome 2: Sustainable livelihoods and inclusive economic growth of artisanal fishers is enhanced through investments in job creation, entrepreneurship and cooperative development Outcome 3: Product quality of the artisanal fisheries sector is enhanced with emphasis on clean cooking and improved nutrition Outcome 4: Socio-economic conditions among women and youth across the aquatic food value chain are improved through the promotion of supplementary and alternative livelihoods in artisanal fishing communities Outcome 5: Efficiency and sustainability in Ghana's small-scale fisheries and aquaculture sectors are improved through digitalisation and innovation advancements The Hen Mpoano projec integrates gender-responsive strategigies such as inclusive livelihoods, leadership training for women, and partnerships with women-focused organizations to ensure equitable participation and empowerment in climate adaptation efforts. The project will contribute to climat…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

Ghana

Sectors

Fishery development

Focus

Gender equality · Main focusEnvironment · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

Hen Mpoano

Passes funds through

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Jan 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-GHA-25/0003.

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