Expansion of Ghana’s inshore exclusion zone: Why the 12 Nautical Mile policy matters

2026-03-04 - 01:06

A growing debate over Ghana’s decision to expand its Inshore Exclusion Zone (IEZ) to 12 nautical miles has brought fisheries governance back into national focus. While some industrial fisheries actors argue that the reform threatens industrial fishing operations and employment, Nana Kweigyah insists the policy is a lawful exercise of sovereignty and a necessary step