The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recently hosted a delegation from Tanzania seeking to benchmark Namibia’s blue economy policy.
The model is used by eastern and southern African nations aiming to harness their own aquatic potential sustainably.
Namport spokesperson Cliff Shikuambi says the Tanzanian delegation from Research on Poverty Alleviation (Repoa) came to gain first-hand knowledge on how Namibia is implementing this policy.
“By sharing expertise and experiences, African nations can collectively advance a model of development that is both economically dynamic and environmentally sustainable for generations to come,” he says.
Shikuambi says Namibia’s experience serves as a valuable case study for Tanzania and other nations in the East African Community and Southern African Development Community regions as they look to develop their aquatic potential.
The Repoa delegation received detailed briefings on Namport’s port operations, as well as the development of world-class port infrastructure to support emerging blue economy sectors like marine renewable energy and aquaculture.
“Namport is also actively fostering trade and investment, positioning the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz as key gateways for regional and international trade,” Shikuambi says.
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