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Seabed Mining Experts Gather in Kampala

Global experts in seabed mining are gathering together in Kampala, Uganda from May 2 to 4 for the first of its kind event, co-organized by the Economic Commission for Africa, to discuss the potentials of marine resources in advancing the continental and global agenda in socio-economic development. Read more. More on ECA in this BRIEFING.

Africa: Global Seabed Mining Experts to Discuss Potentials of Marine Resources

Economic Commission for Africa, 24 April 2017

Global experts in seabed mining are gathering together in Kampala, Uganda from May 2 to 4 to discuss the potentials of marine resources in advancing the continental and global… Read more »

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African 'Blue Economy' Handbook Endorsed by Indian Ocean Nations

According to the ECA's Africa's Blue Economy Policy Handbook: 38 of the 54 African States are coastal States; 90 percent of Africa's imports and exports are conducted by sea; ... Read more »
- East Africa: The Indian Ocean Commission Endorses the Handbook On the Blue Economy Published By the ECA
Africa's Blue Economy and Why it is the 'New Frontier'

38 of the 54 African States are coastal States; 90 percent of Africa's imports and exports are conducted by sea; and freshwater and ocean fish contribute to the nutritional ... Read more »
- Africa: Africa's Blue Economy: An Opportunity Not to be Missed*
- Africa: ECA Launches a Policy Handbook to Guide Africa's Blue Economy Initiative

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