The Ministry of Animal and Fishery Resources (Mirah), in collaboration with the FAO, called on investors on Wednesday, April 16, to take a closer interest in the blue economy, a sector still underexplored but with high potential in Ivory Coast.
In this dynamic, a Forum on Investment in the Blue Economy will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire in Cocody. This high-level event will bring together public decision-makers, donors, development banks, and private sector players to promote the opportunities offered by this emerging sector.
The blue economy encompasses all economic activities related to aquatic spaces: seas, oceans, lagoons, rivers, lakes, or coastal zones. It involves various sectors such as fishing, aquaculture, maritime and river transport, coastal tourism, marine resource exploitation, biotechnology, as well as ecosystem protection and restoration.
According to Joseph Nyemah, FAO Representative in Ivory Coast, the blue economy sector holds promise but remains little known in the country. Through this forum, he aims to present investment opportunities in areas such as aquaculture, lagoon-river transport, tourism, and ecotourism.
Unlike a purely extractive approach, the blue economy is based on a sustainable and integrated vision. It seeks to stimulate growth while preserving aquatic resources and improving the livelihoods of coastal communities.
In the face of challenges posed by climate change and pressure on natural resources, the blue economy emerges as a strategic pathway for coastal countries. In Ivory Coast, it offers a solid alternative not only to diversify the economy but also to strengthen food security and create sustainable jobs, particularly for youth and women.
Thus, the forum on April 25 represents a unique opportunity for investors to explore a rapidly growing sector and contribute to a more inclusive and environmentally respectful economic growth.
Source: fratmat
