IGAD
BLUE ECONOMY

The IGAD Region boasts a wealth of untapped resources, spanning from
inland to coastal areas. Unlocking these resources holds the key to bolstering
member state economies, addressing hunger, supplying energy, and creating
more jobs for the region’s citizens.

– Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary

IGAD
BLUE ECONOMY

– Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD Executive Secretary

About the Project

Welcome to the IGAD Blue Economy Project—a transformative initiative dedicated to harnessing the maritime potential of the IGAD region. At the crossroads of innovation, sustainability, and economic development, and with funding and technical support from the EU and the Government of Sweden, we are paving the way for a prosperous and resilient future

Thematic Areas

Projects

Blue Economy

This is a 3-years project funded by the Government of Sweden through the Swedish Embassy in Ethiopia. The project seeks to improve the governance of the Blue Economy in the IGAD region and its Member States. The three key objectives of the project are:

To establish a functional Blue Economy structure at IGAD to cater for the regional and national needs (selected member states of IGAD),

Ecofish

The E€OFISH Programme is a Cross-Regional Initiative funded by
the 11th EDF to leverage regional cooperation for enhancing
sustainable inland and marine fisheries in Eastern African,
Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (EA-SA-IO) region. The
overall objective of the programme is “to enhance equitable
economic growth by promoting sustainable fisheries in the EA-SA
-IO region”. The specific objective is “to support sustainable
management and development of fisheries in order to contribute
to poverty alleviation, food and nutrition

Reports and publications

Regional Blue Economy Strategy and
Implementation Plan for 5 years (2021-2025)

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Enhancing Blue Economy in the IGAD Member States for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods Diversification

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Enhancing Blue Economy in the IGAD Member States for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihoods Diversification

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News and Media section

Videos

Ministers Endow IGAD With A Blue Economy Strategy

The Minister of Livestock & Fisheries of South Sudan, Hon Onyoti Adigo, wrapping up the Ministerial meeting for the adoption of the National Blue Economy Strategy 2023-2027

News

07 Aug

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Enhancing Gender Sensitivity in Blue Economy in IGAD Coastal Countries

February 2, 2024
By Kigen Africa

August 7, 2023 (MOGADISHU, Somalia): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, through its Agriculture and Environment Division i...

16 Jun

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IGAD, AU-IBAR and ECOFISH Programme Jointly Organized Blue Economy Knowledge Share Fair

February 2, 2024
By Kigen Africa

June 16, 2023 (MOMBASA, Kenya): Over 200 representatives from more than 20 organizations, dedicatedto Africa’s thriving blue economy se...

09 Nov

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