• Programme
Under the theme of

Partnerships for a Blue Economy and Sustainable Intra-African Trade

A. From Sea to Plate: Governance, Sustainability, and Innovation

1 - Improving Fisheries and Aquaculture Governance for a Sustainable Future in Africa
  • Discussion on best practices for sustainable fisheries resource management in Africa.
  • Establishing responsible fishing policies and regional governance strategies for marine resources.
2 - Innovation and Scientific Research for Fisheries Product Transformation
  • Discussion on best practices for sustainable fisheries resource management in Africa.
  • Establishing responsible fishing policies and regional governance strategies for marine resources.
3 - How to Develop Innovative and Sustainable Processing Technologies
  • Focus on the use of green energy, artificial intelligence, and information technologies in seafood processing.
  • Case studies on the adoption of these technologies in Africa.
4 - Inclusion and Sustainability in the Fisheries Value Chain
  • Strategies to ensure the inclusion of local communities, women, and youth throughout the value chain.
  • Examples of successful projects that have integrated these actors into sustainable economic models.

B - Accelerating Intra-African Trade and Public-Private Partnerships

1 - Boosting Intra-African Fish Trade through Regional Integration
  • The crucial role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in facilitating intra-regional fish trade.
  • Improving trade infrastructures, cold chains, and distribution networks across Africa.
2 - Public-Private Partnerships for a Dynamic Blue Economy in Africa
  • Identifying strategic partnerships for the development of the fish and aquaculture industry.
  • Highlighting successful collaborations between the public, private sector, and civil society.
3 - Encouraging Investments and Financing in the Fisheries Sector
  • Creating a conducive environment for investments in the fisheries and aquaculture industry.
  • Opportunities and challenges related to financing aquaculture and processing projects through public-private partnerships.
4 - The Role of the WTO and AfCFTA in Promoting Sustainable Trade
  • How international agreements, such as the WTO’s fisheries subsidies agreement, can support the sustainability of African fisheries.
  • Practical workshops on implementing these agreements to maximize benefits for African countries.

C - Developing Aquaculture: Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability

1 - Aquaculture: A Pillar of the Blue Economy in Africa
  • Presentation of current and future trends in aquaculture in Africa.
  • Discussion on how to make aquaculture more resilient to climate and economic challenges..
2 - Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Aquaculture
  • Demonstrations of new technologies for fish and seafood farming, using sustainable and efficient systems.
  • The role of research and development in improving aquaculture practices.
3 - Encouraging Investments and Financing in the Fisheries Sector
  • Creating a conducive environment for investments in the fisheries and aquaculture industry.
  • Opportunities and challenges related to financing aquaculture and processing projects through public-private partnerships.
4 - Technology Transfer and Capacity Building in Aquaculture
  • The role of African research centers and universities, particularly those supported by ATLAFCO, in technology transfer and capacity building.
  • Examples of successful collaborations between African and international researchers to improve aquaculture techniques.
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Monsieur Mohamed Sadiki

Ministre de l’Agriculture, de la Pêche maritime du Développement rural et des Eaux et Forêts

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Monsieur Hassan SENTISSI EL IDRISSI

Président de la Fédération Nationale des Industries de transformation et de valorisation des produits de la Pêche (FENIP)

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Monsieur Ryad MEZZOUR

Ministre de l'industrie et du commerce du Maroc

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Dr AMADOU TALL

President du Comite Scientifique

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Okonkwo Brn

Presidente Association NTOA, Nigeria

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Eshete Dejene

Senior Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer

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SidAhmed Abeid

Président FNP section pêche artisanale et côtière

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Allassane DIENG

Président GAIPES

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Joseph Shifaraw Mamo

Senior Fisheries and aquaculture Officer

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