Wicked problems in Africa: A systematic literature review

VP Niskanen, M Rask, H Raisio - Sage Open, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The theory of wicked problems, originating from Western academic discussion, has evolved
since the 2000s toward a universal diagnostic of societal challenges. In this article, we …

Blue economy: industrialisation and coastal fishing livelihoods in Ghana

RK Ayilu, M Fabinyi, K Barclay, MA Bawa - Reviews in Fish Biology and …, 2023 - Springer
The growing focus on the blue economy is accelerating industrial fishing in many parts of the
world. This intensification is affecting the livelihoods of small-scale fishers, processors, and …

Adjacency and vessel domestication as enablers of fish crimes

D Belhabib, P Le Billon - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Fishery-related crimes, including illegal fishing, constitute major concerns including for
coastal livelihoods and food security. This study examines the importance of adjacency, or …

Alleviating impacts of climate change on fishing communities using weather information to improve fishers' resilience

N Okeke-Ogbuafor, A Taylor, A Dougill… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This study contributes new knowledge in evaluating actions aimed at alleviating impacts of
climate change on small-scale fishers and enhancing resilience in their households in West …

Industrial and small-scale fisheries relations in Ghana: A political ecology perspective on blue economy exclusion

RK Ayilu, M Fabinyi, K Barclay, MA Bawa - Journal of Rural Studies, 2023 - Elsevier
The fisheries sector in Ghana is a significant source of livelihood for many communities
along the coast. However, the sector faces several challenges, including the power …

Climate-smart fisheries: CO2 emissions reduction and food security are complementary

N Okeke-Ogbuafor, T Gray, S Kamara, E Sesay… - Marine Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
In the global north, climate-smart fisheries (CSF) policies prioritise steps to combat CO 2
emissions from SSF, in a response to the fact that globally, CO 2 emissions from small-scale …

Is community-based management of small-scale fisheries in Sierra Leone the answer to their problems?

N Okeke-Ogbuafor, T Gray - World Development Perspectives, 2021 - Elsevier
With increasing decline in global fish stocks and the possibility of extinction of many small-
scale fisheries (SSF) partly because of over-fishing by large-scale industrial fishers (both …

[HTML][HTML] Wicked problem of improving fishery livelihoods through capacity building

SW Purcell, A Tagliafico, BR Cullis, N Cocks - Marine Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Development programs can train fishers in value-adding but factors influencing who
is likely to benefit are not well understood. Small-scale fishers worldwide often fall short …

Is inland aquaculture the panacea for Sierra Leone's decline in marine fish stocks?

N Okeke-Ogbuafor, S Stead, T Gray - Marine Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
The literature on fisheries for developing countries often cites inland aquaculture as a
promising source of wealth creation for a nation in terms of revenue generation from export …

[HTML][HTML] Unregulated Open-Access versus Regulated Open-Access Fishing: Stakeholders Perceptions in Sierra Leone

N Okeke-Ogbuafor, T Gray - Fishes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fish stocks are declining in marine capture coastal fisheries in West Africa. Many observers
have blamed climate change and the system of open access for the decline. Open-access …