The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has engaged the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, in a high-level meeting aimed at exploring collaborative opportunities to boost job creation through innovative programmes in the fisheries sector.

During the courtesy call, the CSIR team emphasized the organization’s renewed focus on commercializing its scientific research outputs to support national development. In particular, they highlighted their work in aquaculture, which includes training individuals and cooperatives in Tilapia and Catfish farming, hatchery operations, and fish feed formulation using locally sourced materials.

The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, commended CSIR for translating research into practical, market-ready solutions that address real challenges facing the sector. She praised the Council’s commitment to driving change beyond academia and into the hands of local communities and entrepreneurs.

“This partnership has great potential to create sustainable jobs and improve livelihoods. Let’s work together to make it a reality,” Hon. Arthur stated, adding that such efforts align with the Ministry’s vision to expand employment opportunities, particularly for young people and women in coastal and inland fishing communities.

The meeting concluded with both parties expressing optimism about the potential for deeper collaboration. Plans are underway to initiate joint training programmes and community-based aquaculture projects to ensure broader reach and impact.

This engagement marks a pivotal step in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to integrate science, innovation, and entrepreneurship into Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture landscape.