and Senegal, as well as members of coastal communities in the aforementioned states. Many experts gave their time to discuss their experiences in the region, which was key to providing an unbiased representation of the issues addressed. Specific informants are not named in order to protect their anonymity, but the list of organizations consulted in the creation of the report includes the following, in addition to others who wish not to be named. The authors extend sincere deepest thanks to those who contributed to the report.
• STATES ACROSS THE BAY OF BENGAL ARE REFOCUSING POLICY ON BLUE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT, but the degree to which this catalyzes the growth of marine industries will depend on the financial commitments accompanying this focus. • Blue economy development is capital-intensive. Projects often have extended timelines for return on investment. These factors have contributed to a significant gap in financing.
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