Assessing the Foundations for Delivering a Sustainable Blue Economy in the South West Indian Ocean

Governance, policies and finance initiatives for Sustainable Blue Economy in the South West Indian Ocean.

This in-depth analysis, based on extensive literature reviews, gap assessments, and expert interviews, explores the 'state of play' in governance, policies, and regional initiatives shaping the Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE) across Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Madagascar, and their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). The report also provides two sets of recommendations aimed at steering the region away from extractive and profit-driven models. The report's integrated findings underscore the need for a sustainable approach, highlighting the economic, environmental and social risks associated with 'business as usual' in the South West Indian Ocean region.

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