Africa’s Blue Economy: potentials and challenges for more locally beneficial development

Akpomera, Eddy

doi:10.1080/03056244.2020.1853517

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“…To assess this environment, the importance of local economic data was examined, and in this way, the potential of blue economies could be understood. Similar, studies carried out by Akpomera et al [24] analyzed the positioning of sub-Saharan Africa in the new framework of the blue economy and showed that it accounts for bottlenecks representing maritime insecurity and fragile governance in the coastal states of Africa. The authors considered one of the central factors in the occurrence of bottlenecks and their effects on manage maritime insecurity and weak governance as the lack of financial and technological capacity to collect ocean assets.…”

Section: Blue Economy Casesmentioning

confidence: 57%

How to Measure Environmental Performance in Ports

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Oceans, seas, and marine resources are highly relevant for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Such relevance has given rise to the blue economy approach, where scholars and policymakers see activities carried out in cargo ports from a different perspective. The blue economy approach stresses the emergence of multiple transnational networks in relation to these topics and the development of green ports plus environmental measurements at seaports in general. In this context, our study aimed to review the various scientifically documented methods for measuring environmental performance in ports, ports companies, or port authorities in the maritime transport and inland waterways framework. The study followed a scientometric meta-analytic methodology to accomplish its goals. The study strictly referred to the Environmental Performance in Ports (EPP) and extracted the corpus to analyze data held in five databases embedded in the Web of Science Core Collection. Then, the selection was processed and refined with the PRISMA guidelines to establish the eligibility criteria for articles with the PICOS (Population, Interventions, Comparators, Outcomes, and Study) tool. A limited study set was identified. This included port environmental performance indicators and studies that were strongly influenced by the European Sea Ports Organization and Green Marine networks. These were compared based on the ecological Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), scale structure, and diversity in application. Finally, we assessed two measurement forms documented in the scientific research on the subject at a global level and discussed their pros and cons.

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Section: Blue Economy Casesmentioning

confidence: 57%

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“…The paper advocates for policies that deconstruct patriarchal subjugation and empower women economically (Yeseibo, 2018). Akpomera's (2020) analysis of the United Nations Spotlight Initiative on gender-based violence and Nigeria's policy environment sheds light on the dimensions of gender issues in Nigeria. The study emphasizes the need to address the patriarchal structure of unequal power relations between men and women and promote the educational and economic empowerment of women and girls.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The study emphasizes the need to address the patriarchal structure of unequal power relations between men and women and promote the educational and economic empowerment of women and girls. This initiative highlights the global attention on gender abuse in Nigeria and the efforts to ameliorate the social context through policy interventions (Akpomera, 2020). Amadi's (2017) paper on the implementation of Nigeria's National Gender Policy revisits the affirmative action embedded in the policy objectives.…”

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“…Yeseibo's (2018) research emphasizes the need for policies that empower women economically and break down patriarchal barriers. Akpomera's (2020) analysis of the UN initiative underscores the global efforts to address gender-based violence in Nigeria. Amadi's (2017) study on affirmative action highlights the importance of political empowerment for women, while Enworo and Njemanze's (2022) review points to the need for effective policy implementation.…”

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Gender Policies and Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria: An Analytical Review of Progress and Barriers

Beatrice Adedayo Okunade,

Foluke Eyitayo Adediran,

Obe Destiny Balogun

et al. 2023

Int. j. appl. res. soc. sci.

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This scholarly exploration delves into the intricate tapestry of gender policies and women's empowerment in Nigeria, a nation grappling with the complexities of gender dynamics against a backdrop of cultural, economic, and political influences. The study's purpose was to critically analyze and evaluate the progress and barriers in implementing gender policies, with a keen focus on understanding their dynamics, challenges, and societal impacts. The study synthesized a wide array of literature through a methodical approach, encompassing empirical research, policy analyses, and theoretical discourses. This comprehensive review illuminated the multifaceted nature of gender inequality in Nigeria, revealing insights into income disparities, the undervaluation of women's unpaid care work, and the socio-cultural and political barriers impeding gender equality. The main findings underscore a pronounced gender inequality across various sectors, highlighting the significant yet often marginalized contributions of women, particularly in the agricultural sector and in unpaid domestic roles. The study revealed that while there have been strides in policy formulation, a chasm remains in effective implementation, with socio-cultural norms and lack of political will posing as formidable barriers. The study advocates for a holistic and multifaceted approach to gender policy enhancement in Nigeria. It calls for the establishment of quantifiable benchmarks for policy evaluation, the dismantling of patriarchal structures, and the promotion of educational and economic empowerment for women. The study emphasizes the necessity of inclusive, culturally sensitive, and impactful policies, urging collaborative efforts among various stakeholders for sustainable gender parity and empowerment. Keywords: Gender Policies, Women's Empowerment, Nigeria, Socio-Cultural Barriers, Policy Implementation.

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“…However, Africa's coastal states lack financial and technologi- 41 The Indian Ocean Commission is an intergovernmental organisation that links African Indian Ocean nations: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (an overseas region of France), and Seychelles. There are also seven observers: China, the European Union, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Sovereign Order of Malta, India, Japan and the United Nations 42 See https://www.commissionoceanindien.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/07/COI-PAREB-FINAL_29avril21.pdf cal capacity to fully harvest ocean assets (Akpomera, 2020). The lack of skilled human resources, limited maritime security against piracy and illegal activities, and political issues, including corruption, limit the strategic use of the states' advantageous maritime resources for more locally beneficial development.…”

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Africa Integrated Maritime Policy, blue growth and a new ocean governance: case studies from the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean

Guerreiro

2022

WIO J. Mar. Sci.

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Integrated maritime and blue economy policies are changing ocean governance by introducing new policy drivers, reshaping institutional frameworks, as well as demanding new management instruments (e.g., Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)). This started in 2007 though the European Union Integrated Maritime Policy approach, and in 2009 the Africa Union initiated a similar process, leading both to the Africa integrated maritime strategy as well as a blue economy strategy. Several countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, began to look to blue economy as a booster to socioeconomic welfare and initiated the development of national strategies, together with the necessary adaptation of institutional and legal networks. Case studies address those processes at the transition from the Atlantic to the Indian Oceans, focusing on Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, as well as several African Small Islands Developing States (SIDS), particularly Cape Verde, S. Tomé and Príncipe, Seychelles, Madagascar and Mauritius. Findings show that all countries covered in the case studies are developing national ocean and/or blue economy strategies and adapting their governmental, institutional, and legal frameworks, although there is a deeper political impact in SIDS. Overall, these new policy drivers are leading to a new model of ocean governance by addressing integrated maritime policies and blue growth strategies, as well as introducing MSP as a new EEZ governance tool.

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Africa’s Blue Economy: potentials and challenges for more locally beneficial development

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

How to Measure Environmental Performance in Ports

How to Measure Environmental Performance in Ports

Gender Policies and Women’s Empowerment in Nigeria: An Analytical Review of Progress and Barriers

Africa Integrated Maritime Policy, blue growth and a new ocean governance: case studies from the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean

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