Pandemic risk, response, and resilience of fishermen in Ghana: a case study of fishing communities in Stratum VII, Volta Lake

In 2019, the World Health Organization reported the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of COVID-19 in humans. In view of this, there has been an economic downturn since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent global lockdowns. This has led to the interference of the food system and its value chains. One major concern is Stratum VII of the Volta Lake situated in Yeji fishing community. Hence, this study was necessitated to evaluate the impact of the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic on Fishermen's landings/catch, cost/revenue, and the management strategies employed during the lockdown. As a result, we urge governments and nongovernmental organizations, donors, the private sectors, and researchers to support fishermen and coastal fishing communities in alleviating the negative effect of the lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.