Policy brief - Estimating the impact of irregular and unsustainable fishing of distant-

ODI Policy brief Supported by: Policy brief Estimating the impact of irregular and unsustainable fishing of distant- water fishing fleets in Ghana Miren Gutierrez and Alberto Lemma April 2024 Abstract This policy brief examines the current state of Ghana’s fishing activity, both domestic and foreign, focusing on the fleet composition, types of vessels, ownership issues, and the challenges posed by. [...] The economic impact attributable to the fishing activities of these firms is then estimated by multiplying the payload by the fish price and a constant factor, offering insights into the financial significance of the fishing industry within each country’s economy. [...] This method facilitates a comparison of the economic efficiency and productivity of the fisheries sector across different countries, highlighting the variance in economic impact due to the activities of the examined firms. [...] 4 ODI Policy brief The direct and indirect GDP impacts of the fisheries sector, accounting for a potential impact of 9.57% on the fisheries GDP and 0.08% on the national GDP, emphasise the sector’s role in the national economy. [...] Addressing the challenges posed by IUU fishing and overexploitation is crucial to ensuring the long-term viability of the sector and its role in the national economy.