Community Fisheries Management in Ghanaian Coastal Villages: A Training and Toolkit Evaluation in Senegal's Context

Community fisheries management is a critical issue in coastal communities worldwide, with particular relevance to African contexts such as Ghana and Senegal. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including interviews with participants, focus group discussions, and an analysis of pre- and post-training surveys. Participants demonstrated a significant increase (p=0.03) in understanding sustainable fishing practices after the training compared to baseline levels. The findings suggest that comprehensive training programmes can effectively enhance community engagement in fisheries management, although further tailored support is needed for specific cultural contexts. Policy makers should prioritise continuous education and resource distribution to sustain positive outcomes from training initiatives.