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The Blue Economy development approach is an integral part of the African Agenda 2063. African member states are formulating Blue Economy strategies to diversify their economic base and catalyse socio-economic transformation. Africa is developing fast and is showing some impressive progress. Over the past decade, Africa has recorded an average of 4 to 5 percent growth in GDP. Six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies are in Africa.
The second episode was organised on the 18th of June 2020 at 1200CET. This episode was sponsored by Buoyancy Consultants LLP, Goa- India.
If you have missed the live event, then a recorded version can be viewed at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egNif-z6kbA
To discuss the topic, we had on the panel:
Ms. Narnia Bohler-Muller, Divisional Executive, Developmental, Capable & Ethical state, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa
She is an adjunct Professor of the Nelson R Mandela School of Law, University of Fort Hare and a Research Fellow with the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, University of Free State. She has over 100 peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters and has co-edited five books including, The Blue Economy Handbook of the Indian Ocean Region.
Mr. Dini Abdinur Mohamed, Director General, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management, Somalia
Experienced Director-General with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration. Skilled in the field of Supply Chain and Logistics Management & Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS), Radio, Administration, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, and Logistic Support. Strong business development professional and Blue Economy.
Dr. Francis Onditi, Head of Department, School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Riara University, Kenya
He is also a Strategy Consultant, mainly with Intergovernmental Organizations, including EAC on state relations, Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution (CMR), and civil-military relations. He has led global research teams leading to the development of books, policy briefs and scholarly publications, including, co-edited edition, Blue Economy Frontiers (forth-coming 2020)
Mr. Ranjan Naik, Co-Founder, The Blue Economy Hub, India