Blue Economy Business Forum
The Blue Economy Business Forum is a yearly summit positioned to become the leading arena for private sector engagement. The forum is Pan-Africa focused with the purpose to showcase innovation/best cases, knowledge sharing, and drive agile policy.
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The African Blue Economy sectors generate a value of USD 296 billion with 49 million jobs today. 38 of 54 African countries are coastal states with over 90% of Africa’s imports and exports transported by sea. The Blue economy sector is therefore of significant importance and has a high potential for growth. This Blue Economy Business Forum will discuss potential areas of opportunities for partnership, drive investments, and network.

Thematic areas
- Guarantee funds and special economic zones
- Aquaculture
- Cold Chain logistics
- Maritime and shipping
- Tourism
- Security and Data
Blue Economy Business Forum
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Dates – 30th of November