NATIONAL NEWS
MONROVIA – An Implementation Support Mission of the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) is currently underway in Monrovia, aiming to boost the country’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
The project is being implemented by the National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia with funding from the World Bank Group.
The mission, a key part of the World Bank’s supervision of financed operations, focuses on assessing project implementation progress, strengthening technical capacity, and ensuring the timely delivery of planned interventions.
By: Trokon S. Wrepue – trokon1992seokin@gmail.com
According to an official statement, the mission is reviewing priority investments under the LSMFP, including preparatory work for a modern fisheries complex, the ongoing aquapreneurs incubation program, and renovations of NaFAA’s regional headquarters in Harper, Maryland County.
The incubation program is set to culminate in the competitive distribution of fiberglass fishing canoes.
Additional project initiatives include the establishment of a dedicated call center to enhance the Fisheries Information Management System (FIMS), development of a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework to encourage private-sector participation, construction of a 1.2-kilometer access road, and formulation of a comprehensive Fisheries Strategy and Investment Plan.
The 10-Year Fisheries Strategic Plan and Investment Plan (2026–2035) is expected to be officially launched during the National Fisheries Investment Conference, scheduled for March 30–31, 2026, by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
Led by Task Team Leader Ms. Ngao Mubanga, the mission will conduct field visits to the Kru and Fanti fiberglass fishing canoe manufacturing sites, engage beneficiaries of the Women’s Empowerment Grant Program, and inspect the Klay Fish Hatchery construction site in Bomi County.
These visits aim to assess implementation progress, quality standards, and compliance with environmental and social safeguards.
The coordinated investments are designed to expand access to high-quality fingerlings, increase the availability of locally produced fish feed, and provide modern production and post-harvest infrastructure. Once completed, the Klay Hatchery is expected to significantly enhance national capacity for breeding and distributing improved fish species.
Meanwhile, the accompanying commercial feed mill is projected to reduce dependence on imported feed, lower production costs, and improve productivity and competitiveness for fish farmers across the country.
About LSMFP
The Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project is a World Bank–funded initiative that takes a holistic approach to sector development. It focuses on strengthening governance and management reforms, building human and institutional capacity, and improving performance across the fisheries value chain to support sustainable growth and national food security.
