Unlocking the potential of the blue economy for socioeconomic development in Southern Africa

The present policy brief derives from a background study conducted by the Subregional Office for Southern Africa of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), entitled: “The Blue Economy, Inclusive Industrialization and Economic Development in Southern Africa”, which was presented to the twentyfourth session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts Meeting for Southern Africa in Mauritius in September 2018.