Southern Africa urged to re-orient national policies to incorporate blue economy opportunities

Abstract

The 24 Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts of Southern Africa (ICE) ended in Mauritius Friday with delegates urging member States to create stable policy environments to minimize uncertainties in order to attract investments in transformative sectors, including those with the potential to create decent jobs. Senior policy makers from the region, leading practitioners and experts, private sector operators, civil society, regional and international development agencies, including development financial institutions are attending the meeting. The meeting was hosted by the Government of Mauritius. The next meeting will be held in eSwatini, formerly Swaziland.