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The European Union supports investments in Tanzania Blue economy companies

Inicio » Noticias UE » Asuntos Institucionales » International Politics and Cooperation » The European Union supports investments in Tanzania Blue economy companies

7 de September de 2022

Three Tanzanian companies will be presented to international investors in an event organised by the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles, for the first edition of BlueInvest Africa on 7 and 8 September 2022 in Seychelles.

 

This event, held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Seychelles, will bring together investors from Africa and Europe and African start-ups in order to generate business opportunities and promote the blue economy sector in Africa. An important Tanzanian delegation is expected to participate in the various sessions of the event.

The three selected companies from Tanzania will be pitching their project to investors:

  1. Eco-Act: A start-up company manufacturing plastic construction timber bars from recycled plastic waste, seeking funds to purchase machines to increase production.
  2. ENdep Limited: A start-up company creating a solar powered plant that will offer cold fish storage services, targeted to support women and young fish-traders.
  3. NovFeed: The representative, Ms Diana Orembe, will give a TEDTalk on her ground breaking experience with production of bacteria-based protein for feed, particularly aquaculture.

The Tanzanian participants who will represent their companies shared their expectations for the BlueInvest Africa event:

“Tanzania is endowed with the Indian ocean and three major inland lakes. Therefore, the Blue Economy is of utmost relevance in uplifting the economic livelihoods of her citizens. It is my expectations that the BlueInvest Africa event will open doors to meet investors and technology partners crucial for realizing the full potential of Blue Economy in Tanzania,” said Mr Rugola Mtandu of ENdep Limited.

In the near future, the EU will launch a EUR 140 million intervention in Tanzania aimed at contributing to a climate resilient Blue Economy on the Tanzanian coastal areas, in Zanzibar and the Indian Ocean (Exclusive Economic Zone) for the benefit of the economy and local communities, and for the preservation of the environment.

The EU is already actively supporting the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in implementing three fishery projects in Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika and in the area of Unguja-Pemba-Pangani. It is also supporting projects in sustainable agriculture in coastal areas and in Zanzibar, as well as the development of renewable energies, sustainable cities, investments and community based activities promoting livelihood and climate change adaptation.

The EU blue economy report 2022

 

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22 African countries will be represented in Seychelles by start-ups that have been selected to present their innovative projects in the major sub-sectors of the blue economy, namely sustainable tourism, blue energy, robotic sciences and engineering in the service of marine resources, sustainable aquaculture, plastic waste recycling and the fight against marine pollution – to investors from Africa and Europe. BlueInvest Africa will offer selected companies a unique opportunity to network with financial institutions including international ones such as the European Investment Bank and the World Bank)as well as private investors.

In addition to project’ pitching sessions, the BlueInvest Africa programme includes site visits of projects in Seychelles, B2B meetings, an exhibition of blue economy projects in Africa as well as exchange sessions between participants.

BlueInvest Africa will be in the format of a hybrid event; in this regard, it will be broadcasted live for those who cannot attend. However, a registration is needed with a deadline set for 7 September 2022. The BlueInvest Africa programme as well as the names of participating companies and organisations are available on the event’s website https://blueinvest-africa-2022.b2match.io/

BlueInvest Africa: the first Blue Invest event organised outside the European Union

The blue economy is an important strategic dimension for Africa. 38 of the 54 countries in Africa are coastal states. The blue economy can play a critical role in Africa’s structural transformation, sustainable economic growth and social development.

Sustainable blue economy

 

 

 

Both Africa and Europe have identified the blue economy as a key sector to pursue their socio-economic objectives and achieve the various objectives of the 2030 Agenda. Yet, access to finance continues to be a challenge for many blue economy small and medium enterprises.

It is in this context that the European Union is organising, in collaboration with the Republic of Seychelles, the first edition of BlueInvest Africa to bring together investors from Africa and Europe, innovators and entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises and start-ups to generate business opportunities and develop sustainable products and services in the blue economy sector.

More information: Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community

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