Training workshop on "Enhancing Awareness and Capacity for Non-State Actors in Regional and International Instruments for the Blue Economy Sector in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region
Scheduled on December 4, 2023
Time: 09:00:00 - 16:30:00
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
<p>SWIOTUNA conducted a training workshop titled "Enhancing Awareness and Capacity for Non-State Actors in Regional and International Instruments for the Blue Economy Sector in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) Region." The workshop was held at the Bliss Resort Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya from December 4th to 6th, 2023.<br />
The primary goal of the workshop was to increase the knowledge, awareness, and capabilities of non-state actors concerning regional and international instruments governing the sustainable blue economy sector, encompassing fisheries within the West Indian Ocean<br />
The workshop was attended by 46 participants, including the private sector actors, civil society organizations (CSOs), fishers and fish traders drawn from Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles and Comoros*; two experts/consultants , one representative from the Government of Kenya and one representative from Jumuia Ya Pwani (Coastal Counties Blue Economy Federation). The experts delivered technical insights and expertise on various facets pertinent to to the topics and themes of regional and international policy instruments.</p>
<p>At the end of the workshop participants increased their understanding and knowledge on the relevant regional and international legal and policy instruments and how this instruments can be impactful in bringing about improved ocean governance and accelerating the transition to inclusive sustainable blue economy in the SWIO region.</p>
The primary goal of the workshop was to increase the knowledge, awareness, and capabilities of non-state actors concerning regional and international instruments governing the sustainable blue economy sector, encompassing fisheries within the West Indian Ocean<br />
The workshop was attended by 46 participants, including the private sector actors, civil society organizations (CSOs), fishers and fish traders drawn from Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles and Comoros*; two experts/consultants , one representative from the Government of Kenya and one representative from Jumuia Ya Pwani (Coastal Counties Blue Economy Federation). The experts delivered technical insights and expertise on various facets pertinent to to the topics and themes of regional and international policy instruments.</p>
<p>At the end of the workshop participants increased their understanding and knowledge on the relevant regional and international legal and policy instruments and how this instruments can be impactful in bringing about improved ocean governance and accelerating the transition to inclusive sustainable blue economy in the SWIO region.</p>