WASHINGTON, October 20, 2009 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project:  Cape Verde, Senegal, Sierra Leone: West Africa Regional Fisheries Program  IDA Grant: US$ $55 million equivalent Project ID: P108941  Project Description: The West Africa Regional Fisheries Program in Cape Verde, Senegal, Sierra Leone aims to increase sustainably the overall wealth generated by the exploitation of the marine fisheries resources of West Africa, and the proportion of that wealth captured by West African countries. The operation will strengthen the capacity of Cape Verde, Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone to: govern and manage targeted fisheries, reduce illegal fishing and increase local value added to fish products.  Media Contact Francois Gouahinga (202) 473-0696 fgouahinga@worldbank.org  For more project information, please visit: http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P108941  |
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