Africa's Blue Economy: A Policy Handbook

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Acronyms and abbreviations9
Foreword12
Acknowledgments15
Introduction17
Aim of the policy handbook17
The Blue Economy in Africa18
Part I: Setting the scene for policy development29
Sustainable development and well-being in Africa: Changing the paradigms31
Situation statement31
Challenges31
Opportunities33
Policy guidance39
Geopolitical considerations41
Situation statement41
Challenges41
Opportunities42
Policy guidance48
Fostering social inclusion49
Situation statement49
Challenges50
Opportunities52
Policy guidance55
Mainstreaming climate change dimensions and environmental sustainability57
Situation statement57
Challenges58
Opportunities60
Policy guidance64
Legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for the Blue Economy67
Situation statement67
Challenges67
Opportunities71
Policy guidance74
Part II: Processes and design towards an effective Blue Economy policy81
A step-by-step guide83
Towards a Blue Economy policy83
Part III: Cross-cutting issues101
Partnerships for transformative Blue Economy actions103
Situation statement103
Challenges104
Opportunities104
Policy guidance107
Communication and outreach108

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