The fisheries sector is of social, economic and political importance in the West African region. This importance ranges from areas such as providing sources of employment/income in coastal communities, maritime security, a key contributor to regional food security and as a critical supplier of animal protein to the diets of many West Africans.

The CECAF-PESCAO Project focuses on improved regional governance of marine resources in the CECAF area, specifically supporting member countries in application of management advice, information sharing with other organizations in the region and contribution to other processes at sub-regional level.

Objectives: improved regional governance of marine resources in the CECAF area using knowledge-based advice by strengthening management processes to contribute to sustainable fisheries, food security, and sustainable livelihoods.
Donor: 11th European Development Fund of the European Union
Duration: 13 December 2018–12 December 2021