The united nations economic commission for africa eca recently released a handbook on how africa can make the most of its vast coastal and freshwater resources. It is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development gives prominence to the blue economy s contribution towards the achievement of sustainable development. The focus of this study is to gaze at the challenges of the blue economy in ghana, which when curbed would help the blue economy to be a catalyst for ghanas fortune.
The establishment of the department of fisheries and blue economy in the ministry of agriculture in september 2016 marked kenyas commitment to developing the blue economy. Increasing longterm benefits of the sustainable use of marine resources for small island developing states and coastal least developed countries. Increasing longterm benefits of the sustainable use of marine resources for small island developing states and coastal. Cases are emerging in coastal, estuarine and marine habitats that link social, economic and. Department of energys water power technologies office seek s to understand marine and coastal opportunities. In the next month kenya will host the first blue economy in the region, as an investment adviser it is. The department is mandated to steer development and guide policy development and implementation on matters of blue economy. Innovation and growth in the coastal, marine and maritime sector could deliver food, energy, transport, among other products and services and serve as a foundation for sustainable development in kenya. The concept of blue economy, which has been referred to also as, blue green economy or blue growth, the new maritime green economy eu, 2011, green economy in a blue world. The conference, will provide a forum to advance the global conversation on the sustainable development of the blue economy. Role of scientific research, technology and innovations for a sustainable blue economy. This policy brief aims to raise awareness of the importance of the blue economy to kenya. A synopsis of africas strategy on the blue economy dr.
In recent years a number of sectoral initiatives have been launched, as well as new institutional structures for the integrated governance of the blue economy. A related term is blue growth, which means support to the growth of the maritime sector in a sustainable way. It does this by defining the blue economy and its components to show how kenya can leverage the blue economy s forward and backward linkages with the various sectors of the economy. The kenya economy has now recovered from the slow growth. For some, blue economy means the use of the sea and its resources for sustainable economic development. Is china a threat to kenyas economy and sovereignty. The blue economy is an emerging concept which encourages better stewardship of our ocean or blue resources. The new frontier of african renaissance is the blue economy, according to the african union. The blue economy is considered to encompass the sustainable use and conservation of the oceans, seas, lakes. The sustainable blue economy conferencesbec is the next great opportunity to reenergise the world around the potential of the blue economy. Innovation and growth in the coastal, marine and maritime sector could deliver food, energy, transport, among other products and services and serve as a. Fisheries and aquaculture in the context of blue economy. Aug 12, 2016 the new frontier of african renaissance is the blue economy, according to the african union. Blue economy can be a lifeline for africa africa renewal.
Artist statement we refer to mother earth as our blue planet. Kenya vision 2030 a globally competitive and prosperous. Pdf eradicating poverty in kenya through blue economy. The government of kenya is increasingly prioritising the blue economy as a potential source of employment and economic growth. Therefore, blue economy is a part of green economy.
With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over locations, the world bank group is a unique global partnership. This paper by the eiu with funding by the moore foundation is inten. It underpins the thinking behind the commonwealth blue charter, highlighting in particular the close linkages between the ocean, climate change, and the wellbeing of. The challenges of the blue economy in ghana and the way. A policy handbook v figures, table, boxes and case studies figures figure 1. The blue economy approach is premised in the sustainable use, management and conservation of aquatic and marine ecosystems and associated resources.
Kenya is a model blue economy for coastal african nations. Blue economy development framework growing the blue economy to combat poverty and accelerate prosperity the world counts numerous coastal and island countries with lower and lowermiddle income levels, for whom oceans represent a significant. The blue economy in africa is neglected, ignored or underexploited, but it can offer a range of african solutions to african economic problems. The concept was introduced by gunter pauli in his 2010 book the blue economy. Cases are emerging in coastal, estuarine and marine habitats that link social, economic and environmental progress. The extraordinary beauty, great diversity and cultural wealth of kenya s coastal areas have made them an important engine for kenya s blue economy. The general objective of this study was to assess the factors influencing the performance of blue economy in kenya. The challenges of the blue economy in ghana and the way forward. This digital economy blueprint serves as one of kenyas contributions in championing the growth of an africanwide digital economy for all of smart africa alliance members. The potential to cultivate the blue economy in ghana and for that matter africa is constrained by a series of challenges.
The blue economy a framework for sustainable development the blue economy is a developing world initiative pioneered by sids but relevant to all coastal states and countries with an interest in waters beyond national jurisdiction. A policy handbook opportunities 44 policy guidance 48 legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for the blue economy 51 situation statement 51 challenges 51 opportunities 55 policy guidance 58 part ii. First global conference on sustainable blue economy held in nairobi, discussing efforts to save the worlds oceans. Challenges the united nations development programme has observed that as far as exploitation of the blue resources is concerned, the eastern africa region faces challenges of illegal and unregulated. The department is mandated to steer development and guide policy development and. Ntiba, principal secretary, state department for fisheries and the blue economy, kenya. Kenya marine fisheries and socio economic development project kemfsed. The purpose of the principles during the past few years, the term blue economy or blue growth has surged into common policy usage, all over the world.
The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of maritime transport infrastructure on the performance of blue. The blue economy is an emerging sector that will require energy to allow many scientific and commercial endeavors to reach their potential. It underpins the thinking behind the commonwealth blue charter, highlighting in particular the close linkages between the ocean, climate change, and the wellbeing of the people of the commonwealth. Kenya turns to blue economy for jobs, wealth creation. Pdf factors influencing the performance of blue economy in. Digital economy blueprint communications authority of kenya. Towards a sustainable blue economy in kenya european. The united nations economic commission for africa eca recently released a handbook on how africa can make the most of its vast coastal and freshwater resources out of 54 total countries in africa, 38 are coastal, including the fastest growing economy on the continent, kenya.
A blue economy approach has been proposed by the international community to address the balance between the three dimensions of sustainable development. Processes and design towards an effective blue economy policy 65 a. The unveiling of kenya vision 2030 marks an important milestone in our countrys development as it comes soon after the successful implementation of the economic recovery strategy for wealth and employment creation ers over the period 2003 todate. It does this by defining the blue economy and its components to show how kenya can leverage the blue economys forward and backward linkages with the various sectors of the economy. Kenya has turned its focus to the exploitation of the blue economy with the creation of a state department on shipping and maritime affairs. The european union is committed to help build a sustainable blue economy in kenya. With the theme blue economy and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development, the conference, convened and hosted by kenya, with canada and japan as cohosts, looked at new technologies and. Blue economy was used to reflect an evolution and refinement of the green economy concept2. At the request of the government of kenya, the economic commission for africa eca has prepared.
Blue economy conference, from 26 to 28 november 2018 in nairobi on the overarching theme of the blue economy and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Financial resources into and out of africa in reference to foreign direct investment fdi, international assistance, and remittances 2010 4 figure 2. Sids have always been highly dependent upon the seas for their wellbeing but the blue. The blue economy concept or initiative has come at the best time as it is expected to handle the challenges facing fisheries industry in kenya, which include exploiting young and immature fish. We grow up looking at maps and our eyes fix on the familiar, six continents full of countries with people, mountains, forests and rivers. It has a huge potential, both in terms of economic growth and towards building a more sustainable environment.
Industry taps into kenyaas billiondollar blue economy. Kenya vision 2030 a globally competitive and prosperous kenya. Undp kenya will provide support to the 1st ever global sustainable blue economy conference sbec that will be held in nairobi, kenya from 26 28 november 2018 at the kenyatta international conference centre kicc. Important information to all sbec delegates about day one 26 th november 2018 all delegates should report for the official opening of the conference at their. Kenyas agenda in developing the blue economy global. Geoffrey manyara, senior natural resources management specialist, sroea, uneca.
The extraordinary beauty, great diversity and cultural wealth of kenyas coastal areas have made them an important engine for kenyas blue economy. In kenya, this partnership will be materialising through a joint initiative between the european union and the government of kenya. Jul 19, 2018 the government of kenya is increasingly prioritising the blue economy as a potential source of employment and economic growth. Opportunities, challenges and solutions the transition from a conventional resource economy in the ocean to a blue economy is a tremendous economic and investment opportunity, if it can be done right.
Guidance for investors and policymakers draft to build the protocol, start with the principles in recent years, the concepts of blue growth and blue economy have surged into com. Digital economy blueprint communications authority. It is our hope and wish that all the member states shall peruse this blueprint and find. World bank and united nations department of economic and social affairs. Ministry of agriculture, livestock and fisheries state department for fisheries and the blue economy terms of reference for procurementspecialist name job title. The blue economy has a great potential to contribute to higher and faster gdp growth in kenya. The blue economy approach is premised in the sustainable use, management and conservation of aquatic. The sustainable blue economy conferencesbec is the next great opportunity to reenergise the world around the potential of the blue economy blue economy projects billion of investment opportunities from. Current state of development in kenya kenya is the largest economy in sub saharan africa with a population of roughly 39. Department of energys water power technologies office seek s to understand marine and coastal opportunities for which marine energy could fulfill those energy needs. Blue economy refers to a concept that seeks to promote economic growth, social inclusion and the preservation and improvement of livelihoods, while at the same time. Defence cs raychelle omamo announcedon wednesday that a. As kenya enjoins itself to the a paradigm shift to the blue economy, and looks for pathways towards being at the centre of global trade based on the blue economy, rather than just the supplier of unprocessed raw materials, among the greatest concerns is how the country can use the blue economy to address youth. State department for fisheries and the blue economy project name.