Moderators

Kpongama

Lead Moderator
DR. AMADOU TALL
Senior Fishery & Aquaculture Governance and Blue Economy Expert
Co-Moderator
MS. RUTH GBATOE
Communications Specialist, Liberia Sustainable Management of Fishery Project (LSMFP)

DAY ONE - MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

Moderator

Prof. Georgina Y. Oduro

Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana
HIGH-LEVEL PLENARY SESSION I

Theme: Fisheries and the Blue Economy as Drivers of Economic Transformation 

Moderator

Dr. Ndiaga Gueye

Former FAO SG of COFI
TECHNICAL SESSION I

Theme: Sustainable Fisheries Management and Governance

Moderator

Hon. Jacob Adzikah

President of the Chamber of Aquaculture, Ghana
TECHNICAL SESSION I

Theme: Investment Opportunities in Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries

Moderator

Hon. Dehpue Y. Zuo

Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Republic of Liberia
SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE

Theme: Financing the Blue Economy in Liberia

DAY ONE - MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026

Moderator

Mr. Joseph F. Charles

Assistant Director and BBNJ Focal Point, Environmental Research Unit, Environmental Protection Agency
HIGH-LEVEL PLENARY SESSION II

Theme: Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

Moderator

Hon. Stephen Mambu

Director General, Liberia Standard Authority to provide Liberia’s progress
PARALLEL TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Session A: Value Addition, Trade, and Market Access

Moderator

Mr. Tazi Mohammed

ATLAFCO
PARALLEL TECHNICAL SESSIONS

Session B: Technology, Innovation, and Skills Development

Moderator

Ms. Lovin Kubusingye

President of AWFISHNET
SPECIAL SESSION

Theme: Community Development, Livelihoods, and Social Inclusion in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Moderator

European Union

European Union
HIGH-LEVEL POLICY DIALOGUE

Theme: Strengthening Partnerships for Blue Economy Development