Our blue economy efforts aim to harness the economic potential of marine and freshwater resources while ensuring their sustainability. Through innovative practices and regional cooperation, we strive to create jobs, boost incomes, and enhance regional prosperity.
Moreover, our blue economy efforts aim to harness the vast economic potential of marine and freshwater resources in the IGAD region while ensuring their long-term sustainability. By promoting innovative practices and fostering regional cooperation, we strive to create employment opportunities, boost incomes, and enhance regional prosperity. This includes supporting the development of sustainable coastal tourism, maritime transport, and blue biotechnology initiatives that unlock the value of marine resources while minimizing environmental impacts.
Find more on the available reports.
Regional Blue Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan for 5 years (2021-2025)
The concept of the Blue Economy (BE) incorporates in a new approach the sustainable economic exploitation of the resources of the oceans, lakes, rivers and other water bodies, and the conservation of aquatic ecosystems
Download the full report on Regional Blue Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan for 5 years here
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