Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea
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Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea
First
Aquaculture in the FCWC
Region
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Second
Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Centre
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Third
Data Collection in the
FCWC Region
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Third
FCWC Strategic Action
Plan 2021 - 2030
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FCWC – Uniting West Africa for Sustainable Fisheries and Shared Prosperity
The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) is a regional fisheries organisation with a membership of six West African countries: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Togo. The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) was established in 2007. This is to facilitate cooperation in fisheries management among the member countries. The countries have several shared fish stocks and identified a need for cooperation and shared management of these resources.
Dr. DJIHINTO
Secretary-General and Head of Mission
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member states
The FCWC comprises six Member States from the coast of West Africa
Benin
Côte D’Ivoire
Ghana
Liberia
Nigeria
Togo
Projects
Explore how FCWC is supporting sustainable fisheries and regional cooperation across the West Central Gulf of Guinea.
WATF
Fisheries Intelligence and MCS Support in West Africa
Read More
IFG PROJECT
Improving Fisheries Governance in Ghana and Wider Sub-region
Read More
MarEcoPlan Project
As part of the implementation of its 2021-2030 Strategic Action Plan (SAP)
Read More
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Latest News
Protecting Waters, Preserving Fisheries: A Gulf of Guinea Imperative
April 22, 2026
The Gulf of Guinea remains a region of immense economic, ecological, and strategic importance. However, it continues to face complex maritime challenges that threaten...
Read more
Joint Press Brief: EU-funded West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) successfully organises first regional joint fisheries surveillance patrol
April 22, 2026
The European Union-funded West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) has successfully conducted its first regional joint fisheries surveillance patrol to strengthen...
Read more
Strengthening Regional Collaboration at the FCWC RMCSC, Ghana
April 21, 2026
The recent exchange visit by the Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC) of Nigeria to the Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Centre (RMCSC) at the Fisheries...
Read more
Falcon 50 Deployment Signals New Momentum for Regional Fisheries Surveillance under WASOP
April 9, 2026
The French Falcon 50 maritime Surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in West Africa and broader efforts to...
Read more
National Fisheries Investment Conference, Kpongama 2026
April 8, 2026
Monrovia, Liberia The two-day National Fisheries Investment Conference (Kpongama 2026) marked a major step forward for Liberia in unlocking the full potential of...
Read more
Implementation of Regional Risk Analysis Workshop under WASOP PROJECT
April 1, 2026
Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, 24th – 26th March 2026 The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) reinforced its leadership role in advancing...
Read more
Appel D’offres Pour Le Recrutement D’un Consultant National En Solutions Côtières Et Marines Basees Sur La Nature Au Togo
March 25, 2026
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de son Plan d’action stratégique (PAS) 2021-2030, le Comité des pêches du centre-ouest du golfe de Guinée (FCWC), en partenariat avec...
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Notice Of Call For Proposals For The Recruitment Of A National Consultant In Payment For Ecosystem Services (Pes) In Ghana
March 25, 2026
As part of the implementation of its Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2021-2030, the Fisheries Committee for the Central Western Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), in partnership with the...
Read more
Appel D’offres Pour Le Recrutement D’un Consultant National En Solutions Côtières Et Marines Basees Sur La Nature En Côte D’ivoire
March 25, 2026
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de son Plan d’action stratégique (PAS) 2021-2030, le Comité des pêches du centre-ouest du golfe de Guinée (FCWC), en partenariat avec...
Read more
Resources
Institutional Instruments
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Brochures & Leaflets
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Reports
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Factsheets
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Events
The initiative of the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation among African States bordering the Atlantic Ocean (ATLAFLAF)
Date
: 4 to 6 March 2026
Venue
: Tangier, Kingdom of Morocco
From 4 to 6 March 2026, the city of the strait hosted a major event for the future of fisheries in Africa: the workshop entitled
"Towards the implementation of the blue transformation of fishing ports in the ATLAFCOM region".
Bringing together representatives of the member countries of ATLAFCOM, this meeting laid the groundwork for the sustainable modernization of the region's port infrastructure.
2nd Regional Aquaculture Seminar
Date
:
4–6 August 2025
Venue
:
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Description
: TBC
Meeting with NORAD
Date
: 25th Apr. 2025
Venue
: Norway
Description
:
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Funding Partners
Partners have accompanied the FCWC since its birth and played
a key role over the period of its existence.
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First
Aquaculture in the FCWC
Region
read more
Second
Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Centre
read more
Third
Data Collection in the
FCWC Region
read more
Third
FCWC Strategic Action
Plan 2021 - 2030
read more
FCWC – Uniting West Africa for Sustainable Fisheries and Shared Prosperity
The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) is a regional fisheries organisation with a membership of six West African countries: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Togo. The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) was established in 2007. This is to facilitate cooperation in fisheries management among the member countries. The countries have several shared fish stocks and identified a need for cooperation and shared management of these resources.
Dr. DJIHINTO
Secretary-General and Head of Mission
Read more
member states
The FCWC comprises six Member States from the coast of West Africa
Benin
Côte D’Ivoire
Ghana
Liberia
Nigeria
Togo
Projects
Explore how FCWC is supporting sustainable fisheries and regional cooperation across the West Central Gulf of Guinea.
WATF
Fisheries Intelligence and MCS Support in West Africa
Read More
IFG PROJECT
Improving Fisheries Governance in Ghana and Wider Sub-region
Read More
MarEcoPlan Project
As part of the implementation of its 2021-2030 Strategic Action Plan (SAP)
Read More
View all
Latest News
Protecting Waters, Preserving Fisheries: A Gulf of Guinea Imperative
April 22, 2026
The Gulf of Guinea remains a region of immense economic, ecological, and strategic importance. However, it continues to face complex maritime challenges that threaten...
Read more
Joint Press Brief: EU-funded West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) successfully organises first regional joint fisheries surveillance patrol
April 22, 2026
The European Union-funded West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) has successfully conducted its first regional joint fisheries surveillance patrol to strengthen...
Read more
Strengthening Regional Collaboration at the FCWC RMCSC, Ghana
April 21, 2026
The recent exchange visit by the Fisheries Monitoring Centre (FMC) of Nigeria to the Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Centre (RMCSC) at the Fisheries...
Read more
Falcon 50 Deployment Signals New Momentum for Regional Fisheries Surveillance under WASOP
April 9, 2026
The French Falcon 50 maritime Surveillance aircraft in Ghana has marked a significant operational milestone for fisheries governance in West Africa and broader efforts to...
Read more
National Fisheries Investment Conference, Kpongama 2026
April 8, 2026
Monrovia, Liberia The two-day National Fisheries Investment Conference (Kpongama 2026) marked a major step forward for Liberia in unlocking the full potential of...
Read more
Implementation of Regional Risk Analysis Workshop under WASOP PROJECT
April 1, 2026
Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, 24th – 26th March 2026 The Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) reinforced its leadership role in advancing...
Read more
Appel D’offres Pour Le Recrutement D’un Consultant National En Solutions Côtières Et Marines Basees Sur La Nature Au Togo
March 25, 2026
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de son Plan d’action stratégique (PAS) 2021-2030, le Comité des pêches du centre-ouest du golfe de Guinée (FCWC), en partenariat avec...
Read more
Notice Of Call For Proposals For The Recruitment Of A National Consultant In Payment For Ecosystem Services (Pes) In Ghana
March 25, 2026
As part of the implementation of its Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2021-2030, the Fisheries Committee for the Central Western Gulf of Guinea (FCWC), in partnership with the...
Read more
Appel D’offres Pour Le Recrutement D’un Consultant National En Solutions Côtières Et Marines Basees Sur La Nature En Côte D’ivoire
March 25, 2026
Dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre de son Plan d’action stratégique (PAS) 2021-2030, le Comité des pêches du centre-ouest du golfe de Guinée (FCWC), en partenariat avec...
Read more
Resources
Institutional Instruments
Read More
Brochures & Leaflets
Read More
Reports
Read More
Factsheets
Read More
Events
The initiative of the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation among African States bordering the Atlantic Ocean (ATLAFLAF)
Date
: 4 to 6 March 2026
Venue
: Tangier, Kingdom of Morocco
From 4 to 6 March 2026, the city of the strait hosted a major event for the future of fisheries in Africa: the workshop entitled
"Towards the implementation of the blue transformation of fishing ports in the ATLAFCOM region".
Bringing together representatives of the member countries of ATLAFCOM, this meeting laid the groundwork for the sustainable modernization of the region's port infrastructure.
2nd Regional Aquaculture Seminar
Date
:
4–6 August 2025
Venue
:
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Description
: TBC
Meeting with NORAD
Date
: 25th Apr. 2025
Venue
: Norway
Description
:
View All Events
Funding Partners
Partners have accompanied the FCWC since its birth and played
a key role over the period of its existence.
View all