The Secretariat of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has the honour to refer to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa (UNECA SRO-EA) and the IORA, which was signed on 19 June 2024.
The Secretariat wishes to inform the Member States and Dialogue Partners, as part of the implementation of the above-mentioned MOU, the UNECA’s Sub-Regional Offices for Central and Eastern Africa and IORA will jointly host the webinar entitled “Unlocking the Value of Blue Resources in Africa and the Indian Ocean: Insights from the UNECA Blue Economy Valuation Toolkit” on 5 March 2025 at 13:00 – 15:00 hrs (GMT+4).
The aim of the webinar is to introduce the Blue Economy Valuation Toolkit (BEVTK), demonstrate its application, and encourage increased adoption to inform policymaking in the Indian Ocean region. The webinar will also provide a virtual platform for sharing knowledge and experiences related to the Blue Economy, with a specific focus on the application of the UNECA Blue Economy Valuation Toolkit. A copy of the concept note is enclosed.
This webinar also aligns with the strategic goals of the IORA Working Group on the Blue Economy by creating an enabling environment for private investments and sustainable financing for Blue Economy initiatives to secure sustainable, economic, and inclusive growth.
In view of the above, it would be highly appreciated if the Member States and Dialogue Partners could nominate their participants to the Webinar. Nominated participants are requested to register online on: bit.ly/BEVTKwebinar.
Link for program by clicking HERE