4th National Blue Economy Forum attracts 150 institutions

DAR ES SALAAM: PREPARATIONS are in full swing ahead of the 2025 National Blue Economy Stakeholders Forum scheduled to take place from September 10–11, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian government has confirmed today, August 22, 2025.

The event will be held under the theme: “Our Ocean, Our Opportunity, Our Responsibility.”

The forum, now in its fourth year, is expected to attract over 250 participants from more than 150 institutions, including government bodies, private sector players, financial institutions, universities, and international organizations.

Speaking to the press in Dar es Salaam, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Vice President’s Office for Union and Environment Affairs, Abdallah Mitawi, revealed that the forum is a joint initiative between the Vice President’s Office, the Ministry of Transport, and the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute( DMI)

“The government is committed to harnessing ocean, river, and lake resources efficiently through its Blue Economy Policy, creating jobs, attracting investments, and safeguarding the environment. This forum will be a platform for policy dialogue and strategic implementation for the benefit of Tanzanians,” he stated.

On her part, Prof Tumaini Gurumo, the Principal of DMI, noted, “This platform offers an incredible opportunity for learning, collaboration, and unlocking new investment avenues. We expect the forum to generate actionable recommendations that will help Tanzania develop a sustainable and productive blue economy.’’

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Tanzania is well-positioned to capitalize on the blue economy, thanks to its 1,424-kilometer Indian Ocean coastline, an exclusive economic zone(EEZ) of over 223,000 square kilometer, and vast inland lakes—placing the nation among Africa’s most promising maritime economies.