Leveraging the blue economy in Central Africa: prospects and challenges for blue growth. This report, published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), analyzes the transformative potential of the blue economy in Central Africa and its implications for sustainable growth. It examines opportunities and challenges in key sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture, maritime and inland water transport, coastal and water-based tourism, and renewable energies, particularly hydropower. The document highlights the policies, tools, and innovative financing mechanisms (blue accounting, blue bonds, debt-for-nature swaps) required to ensure integrated and inclusive governance.
