WASHINGTON, July 14, 2011 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: IDA Credit: US$50.3 Million Equivalent Terms: Maturity = 30 years; Grace = 10 years GEF Trust Fund Grant: US$3.5 Million Project ID: P124812 Project Description: The project objective is to support the sustainable management of Ghana’s fish and aquatic resources by: (i) strengthening the country’s capacity to sustainably govern and manage the fisheries; (ii) reducing illegal fishing; (iii) increasing the value and profitability generated by the fish resources and the proportion of that value captured by the country; and (iv) developing aquaculture. Contact: Francois Gouahinga (202) 473-0696 fgouahinga@worldbank.org For more information, please visit here. |