The second International Blue Economy Conference (IBEG-2025) is set to take place from February 19 to 21, 2025, in The Gambia.
It will be organised by the Gambian Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure in collaboration with the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra and the Dares Salaam Maritime Institute in Tanzania.
A statement issued in Accra revealed that the conference would bring together international stakeholders to share innovative ideas and strategies in order to promote the blue economy. Manganese The participants, the statement said, would explore how leveraging the blue economy, which encompasses sustainable use of ocean resources, can drive development across Africa by tapping into the vast opportunities within the maritime sector.
Moreover, the conference will also focus on promoting the innovative and sustainable use of the blue economy within the framework of maritime security, safety, and development.