FiTI Candidate countries
Countries that have completed the sign-up steps and whose candidate application has been approved by the FiTI International Board, are recognised as official FiTI Candidate countries.

Islamic Republic of Mauritania
FiTI Candidate status since: December 2018
FiTI Lead Ministry: Ministry of Economy and Trade
FiTI National Lead: Mr. Mohamed Salem Nany, Director General of Public Investments and Economic Cooperation
Next FiTI Report due: December 2020 (based on 2018 data)
Other remarks: Outstanding mandatory country contribution 2019 (due since April 2019)

Republic of Seychelles
FiTI Candidate status since: April 2020
FiTI Lead Ministry: Department of Blue Economy
FiTI National Lead: Mr. Philippe Michaud, Senior Advisor to the Vice-President
Next FiTI Report due: March 2021 (based on 2019 data)
Other remarks: None
FiTI Committed countries
Countries that have submitted a clear public statement of their intention to implement in the FiTI (in accordance with section A.1 of the FiTI Standard) are listed as FiTI committed countries.

Republic of Cabo Verde
Public commitment given: February 2020
FiTI Lead Ministry: To be determined
FiTI National Lead: Dr. Albertino Martins, Director General Marine Resources, Ministry of Maritime Economy (interim focal point)
Other remarks: None

Republic of Senegal
Public commitment given: February 2016
FiTI Lead Ministry: To be determined
FiTI National Lead: To be determined
Other remarks: None

Republic of Guinea
Public commitment given: February 2016
Current status: Inactive
FiTI Lead Ministry: To be determined
FiTI National Lead: To be determined
Other remarks: None

Federal Republic of Nigeria
Public commitment given: December 2018
Current status: Inactive
FiTI Lead Ministry: To be determined
FiTI National Lead: To be determined
Other remarks: None

Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Public commitment given: December 2018
Current status: Inactive
FiTI Lead Ministry: To be determined
FiTI National Lead: To be determined
Other remarks: None