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우리의 서비스 Services: Programs FACILITATION OF REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO FOSTER MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA REGION. DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY BRIEFS, ARTICLES AND OTHER RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS 국제 회의 및 전시회 조직 기업 해양 보안 계획의 개발, 감사 및 검증 해상 안보에 대한 컨설팅 서비스 어업, 해상 무역 및 석유 탐사를 포함하여 가나의 해상 영역에서의 활동 모니터링 기니 만 지역의 안전하고 안전하며 깨끗한 해양 영역에 기여하는 기타 서비스

The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute is committed to creating multiple platforms for engaging youth and women in Africa’s blue economy discourse to promote diversity and inclusion in Africa’s maritime industry. ​ Following the success of the Blue Career and Business Expo—organized to expose Ghanaian youth and early career ocean professionals to the blue economy, its challenges, and opportunities for sustainable development in 2021—a training program on the blue economy was developed for Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP), with funding support from UNESCO, to sustain the interest generated among participants of the event. The training course was organized as an important first step for engaging African ECOPs in GoGMI’s BMP to facilitate their full participation and meaningful contribution to rich dialogue concerning pertinent issues in Africa’s blue economy and to continuously develop their capacity to create the workforce that Africa needs. ​ ​ The ECOP Training Course was held twice this year in March and November 2022 as a 9-day event to equip the youth with first-hand knowledge about Africa’s blue economy and expose participants to various career and business opportunities in the blue industry. MODULE: THE BLUE ECONOMY AS A DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR AFRICA Understanding Africa’s Blue Economy - Dr Alberta Sagoe MODULE: THE BLUE ECONOMY AS A DRIVER OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR AFRICA Existing and Emerging Sectors of Africa’s Blue Economy with Ms. Stephanie Schandorf MODULE: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR AFRICA'S BLUE ECONOMY Sector specific Opportunities and Challenges of Africa’s Blue Economy Fishing with Dr. Jemimah Etornam Kassah. MODULE: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR AFRICA'S BLUE ECONOMY Sector-specific Opportunities and Challenges of Africa’s Blue Economy Coastal Tourism with Prof Kwaku Boakye. MODULE: FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BLUE BUSINESS From Idea to Sustainable Blue Business Solution with Mr. Solomon Torgbor. MODULE: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR AFRICA'S BLUE ECONOMY Sector-specific Opportunities and Challenges of Africa’s Blue Economy Shipping with Mr Stanley Ahorlu. MODULE: FUNDAMENTALS OF STARTING A BLUE BUSINESS Collaboration and Corporate Innovation with Ms. Belinda Agyemang Virtual Training Programme Exploring Pathways to a Vibrant Ocean Economy for Africa Background There is no doubt that global developmental debate in the last couple of years has been primarily focused on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What is beginning to emerge more and more is that the ocean is a pivotal tool for achieving these goals. Over the past few years, there has been a burgeoning awareness of the fact that SDG 14 on Life Below Water, is one of the primary facilitators for several other SDGs: Zero Hunger, Good Health & Well-being, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and of course, Climate Action. The fluid, interconnected and vast nature of the globe’s shared maritime space provides a constant reminder that the most salient approaches to safeguarding our oceans cannot be based on segmented, uncoordinated efforts, but must depend on productive deliberation, knowledge sharing and the active participation of all relevant stakeholders towards effecting change on a global scale. An African Solution For developing countries like those within the West African sub-region, the ocean holds the key to sustainable economic growth and development. A vibrant ocean economy should therefore lie at the heart of national and regional agenda. One of the most crucial first steps to attaining this is by directly investing in building the capacity of Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs), primed not only to generate much needed dialogue on the ocean economy, but also to advance innovative approaches to developing a sustainable and equitable ocean economy. The Institute took tangible steps in this direction by organising the recently concluded Blue Career and Business Expo, a two-day conference that created the platform for young people to interact with maritime industry leaders on Ghana’s ocean economy. The EXPO was not conducted as an isolated event, but as the first of a series of events and activities to be organised by the GoGMI in the coming years, intended to create multi-opportunity exchange platforms for Ghanaian youth and ECOPs to be directly engaged in the development of viable pathways towards building a robust Blue Economy in Africa. In line with this ultimate objective – and to build on the momentum generated by the EXPO – GoGMI designed a nine-day capacity building programme, intended to address Challenge 4 of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science (UN Ocean Decade): develop a sustainable and equitable ocean economy. About the Programme The programme, titled Exploring Pathways to a Vibrant Ocean Economy for Africa, included a series of lectures and interactions aimed at equipping selected participants with first-hand knowledge about the blue economy. It further explored approaches to harnessing the ocean and its resources as an integral tool for advancing economic growth and development across the continent, through the development of a sustainable and equitable ocean economy. The training was held from 14th to 24th March, 2022. It was offered in partnership with the ECOP Programme, an endorsed Action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and was funded through the generous support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the IOC-UNESCO. ​ The course ran virtually via Zoom over a series of nine online sessions. All session videos and presentation materials have been made available to interested persons below. ​ The detailed course syllabus, along with pre-readings can be accessed here. All selected readings are open-access documents available online (links provided). Individuals wishing to engage in self-paced learning of the topic areas are strongly encouraged to complete reading suggested materials for each session before watching session videos to gain a full contextual understanding of the lecture and subsequent discussions. SESSION 1 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 1: Presentation on Understanding the Ocean Economy delivered by Capt. (GN) Isaac Aratuo. Download presentation document SESSION 2 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 2: Presentation on Ocean Sustainability delivered by Naval Lieutenant Commander Duodu of the Ghana Navy. SESSION 3 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 3: Presentation on Exploring Africa's Blue Economy Sectors delivered by Mrs. Stephanie Schandorf, Associate Director of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute. SESSION 4 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 4: Presentation on Impact of IUU in Africa: Awareness on the Importance of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy delivered by Dr. Kwame Mfodwo. Download presentation document SESSION 5 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 5: Presentation on Equal Rights and Access to the Ocean Economy delivered by Dr. Juliet Igbo. SESSION 6 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 6: Presentation on From Science to Policy: Equitable and Sustainable Development of Africa's Ocean Economy delivered by Dr. Felicia Chinwe Mogo. Download presentation document SESSION 7 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 7: Presentation on Marine Spatial Planning delivered by Joel Kamdoum Ngueuko. SESSION 8 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 8: Presentation on Integrated Coastal Zone Management for Equity and Sustainability in Africa's Blue Economy delivered by Dr. Alberta Sagoe. Download presentation document SESSION 9 ECOP TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 9: Presentation on Sustainable Fisheries Management by Dr. Evans Kwasi Arizi. Uzoma Nworgu, Cabo Verde “Learning about the Blue Economy and its need in Africa has served as a compass for me as an early career ocean professional. This is the time of the ocean, and GoGMI has done a great service to the #OceanDecade initiative by organizing such a program.”

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기니만 해양연구소에 오신 것을 환영합니다 - GoGMI Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept & 5, 12, Oct 2023 Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm GMT Venue: Online - Zoom Participants Only: Access Course Materials Here Rationale Overview GoGMI는 가나에 설립된 비영리 단체입니다. 해양 전략 사상가, 실무자 및 동맹국이 기니 만에 영향을 미치는 전략적 해양 문제에 대해 상호 작용하고 아이디어를 공유하며 연구를 수행할 수 있는 '싱크 탱크'를 구성합니다. 연구소의 핵심 사업은 가나와 기니만 해양 우주의 안전, 보안 및 환경 분야에서 전략적 해양 연구, 컨설팅 및 옹호입니다. GoGMI의 주요 목표는 인정된 연구를 생산하고 토착적인 관점에서 솔루션을 제공함으로써 지역의 의견과 이해가 제대로 반영되지 않는 이 지역의 해양 연구의 현재 불균형을 해결하는 것입니다. Course Outcomes GoGMI는 가나에 설립된 비영리 단체입니다. 해양 전략 사상가, 실무자 및 동맹국이 기니 만에 영향을 미치는 전략적 해양 문제에 대해 상호 작용하고 아이디어를 공유하며 연구를 수행할 수 있는 '싱크 탱크'를 구성합니다. 연구소의 핵심 사업은 가나와 기니만 해양 우주의 안전, 보안 및 환경 분야에서 전략적 해양 연구, 컨설팅 및 옹호입니다. GoGMI의 주요 목표는 인정된 연구를 생산하고 토착적인 관점에서 솔루션을 제공함으로써 지역의 의견과 이해가 제대로 반영되지 않는 이 지역의 해양 연구의 현재 불균형을 해결하는 것입니다. 01 Generate an understanding of how to develop maritime security strategies that address Africa's unique challenges. 02 Examine the primary features that enhance the sustainability of strategies and action plans or otherwise 03 Explore tools and techniques that can facilitate the implementation of continental, regional and national maritime strategy documents 04 Equip participants with the skill sets necessary to contribute meaningfully to maritime security strategy development processes across Africa 05 Explicate the implications of strategy development processes on the success or failure of national, regional and continental strategies 06 Develop the skills of participants to collaborate with stakeholders and partners toward maritime security strategy development and implementation Course Modules 01 Maritime Security Strategy Theory 02 Assessing Maritime Security Challenges & Opportunities 03 Interagency Coordination and Stakeholder Analysis 04 Ends, Ways, Means 05 Maritime Strategy Implementation 06 Case Study and Course Conclusion Course Beneficiaries GoGMI는 가나에 설립된 비영리 단체입니다. 해양 전략 사상가, 실무자 및 동맹국이 기니 만에 영향을 미치는 전략적 해양 문제에 대해 상호 작용하고 아이디어를 공유하며 연구를 수행할 수 있는 '싱크 탱크'를 구성합니다. 연구소의 핵심 사업은 가나와 기니만 해양 우주의 안전, 보안 및 환경 분야에서 전략적 해양 연구, 컨설팅 및 옹호입니다. GoGMI의 주요 목표는 인정된 연구를 생산하고 토착적인 관점에서 솔루션을 제공함으로써 지역의 의견과 이해가 제대로 반영되지 않는 이 지역의 해양 연구의 현재 불균형을 해결하는 것입니다. Course Director GoGMI는 가나에 설립된 비영리 단체입니다. 해양 전략 사상가, 실무자 및 동맹국이 기니 만에 영향을 미치는 전략적 해양 문제에 대해 상호 작용하고 아이디어를 공유하며 연구를 수행할 수 있는 '싱크 탱크'를 구성합니다. 연구소의 핵심 사업은 가나와 기니만 해양 우주의 안전, 보안 및 환경 분야에서 전략적 해양 연구, 컨설팅 및 옹호입니다. GoGMI의 주요 목표는 인정된 연구를 생산하고 토착적인 관점에서 솔루션을 제공함으로써 지역의 의견과 이해가 제대로 반영되지 않는 이 지역의 해양 연구의 현재 불균형을 해결하는 것입니다. First Cohort - 2023 View Bios & Testimonials Lieutenant Commander Kwame Yelbuor Frances Jemimah ​ Anabia-Tiah Muida Issahaque Joseph Aubyn Lietenant Commander Edem Komla Akati Francesca Mercurio Lieutenant Alexandru Hudisteanu Maximus Ashitey Aime Kidimbu Captain (Navy) Mustafa Poyraz Lieutenant Commander Emilio Okyere-Dadzie Yaw Dankwah Amaning-Kwarteng Bernard Bodoho

Hosted by In collaboration with DOWNLOAD BLUE CAREER AND BUSINESS EXPO 2021 PUBLIC REPORT HERE EVENT SUMMARY 10 EXHIBITORS 5 VVIPS 16 INVITED GUESTS 200 PARTICIPANTS 6 PANEL DISCUSSIONS The Blue Careers and Business EXPO 2021 was intended to create multiple opportunity-exchange platforms for young people to interact with maritime industry leaders and contribute to a robust blue economy in Africa. The 2-day conference platform was also be used to initiate a mentorship program to be co-managed by GoGMI to foster career development among the participants of the conference. In-depth panel discussions, network sessions and exhibition of maritime businesses further highlighted this exposition as the premier strategic gathering of Ghana’s maritime industry leaders and organisations, related ministries, maritime businesses and young people. 섹션 제목 About the Event Attendance Hosted at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre, the Expo was attended by over 200 people, including high profile personalities, maritime industry practitioners, students and other relevant stakeholders. Present were Her Excellency Kati Csaba, High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu, Chief of Naval Staff, Ghana Navy, Hon. Kathleen Quartey Ayensu, Special Rapporteur for Piracy and Maritime Security for the AU Commission, and Mr. Tukur Mohammed the Maritime Security and Safety Programme Officer of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), who joined the meeting virtually. Exhibitors from the maritime industry mounted stands to introduce participants to varying opportunities within Ghana’s blue economy and to showcase their innovative products, services and maritime solutions. These included Consolidated Shipping Agency Ltd, SIC Life Company Limited, Plastic Punch, Centrepoint Supply Chain Solutions Limited, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, WISTA Ghana, SOKO Aerial Robotics, Odomankoma Maritime News Agency, Regional Maritime University (RMU) and the Ghana Navy. Presentations, Panel Discussions One of the primary differentiators of the Expo was a series of panel discussions and presentations that sought to expose participants to topical issues centered on Africa’s blue economy and equip them with requisite knowledge necessary to prime them to be at the fore of innovation and change within the maritime industry. Day One of the event was kicked off with goodwill messages from some dignitaries present, and a highly insightful keynote address. The first presentation set the pace for the rest of the Expo with the topic, Blue Economy Opportunities for Youth in Ghana , and was corroborated by the following panel discussions: The panel discussions were highly engaging, with youth showing keen interest in all three discussion areas. The exhibition tours and coffee breaks were characterised by high levels of cross-interaction among the various categories of participants present, with the youth actively engaging in dialogue with experts an industry practitioners. Day two of the event commenced with an in-depth presentation on SWAIMS and Gender in the Maritime Space , as well as the following panel discussions: The day’s activities also included the launch of Ghana’s Blue Business Directory, a GoGMI innovation intended to provide an online repository of businesses and opportunities within Ghana’s maritime industry and blue economy space. VVIPS H. E. Kati Csaba Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana Mr. Tukur Mohammed Programme Officer, Maritime Security and Safety, Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu Chief of the Naval Staff, Ghana Navy Hon. Kathleen Ayensu Quartey Special Rapporteur on Piracy and Maritime Safety, African Union Dr. Kofi Mbiah Maritime Consultant Just the Beginning… The Expo was not intended to be an isolated event, but the first in a series of events aimed at grooming African youth to drive innovation and positive change in the continent’s maritime industry. The funding and support of the Canadian High Commission was inimical to the success of the event. The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute looks forward to further deepening and strengthening collaboration with the Commission towards future events in line with this ultimate vision. EVENT PROSPECTUS Event Agenda Informative Flyer Event Report Event Portfolio ALL COVID-19 PROTOCOLS OBSERVED

Individual Membership GoGMI membership is offered on the basis of an individual’s interest and contribution to the region’s maritime strategic debate; all applications for membership need to be accompanied by a personal statement and the applicant’s CV. Members become part of an exclusive and prestigious network which they can access through the Institute’s events, publications and personal contact with GoGMI staff and experts. Our membership is intended for individuals with expertise and demonstrable interest in matters of ocean governance, maritime safety and security, maritime geopolitics and blue economy development. ANNUAL SUBSCRIBTION FEE: GHC 500.00 SIGN UP TODAY First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Country Company/Institution Position Go to Checkout Thank you for applying to become a member of the institute As a member , you’ll benefit from: Certificate of membership from the institute. Discount on registration for professional conferences. Exclusive access to our online library of resources Free participation in professional masterclasses and courses with industry experts on ocean governance and blue economy with certificates issued upon successful completion Exclusive invitations to our International Maritime Security Working Group forum series. Free access to GoGMI’s flagship Maritime Research Journal, The Gulf Spectrum The opportunity to lend your voice to the Institute’s forum, and contribute to our indigenous research activities and programs.

INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE Strengthening International Collaboration to Combat Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crimes ​ABOUT IDEC The inaugural International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) hosted by Ghana’s Armed Forces in Accra built upon the endeavours of Africa’s Armed Forces to enhance combined capabilities to counter the continent’s leading security challenges. This unprecedented event showcased the importance of integrating strategies and solutions across land, sea and air to solve challenges such as extremism, cross-border crime and maritime security in this region. The overarching objective was to improve regional development and security by promoting civil/defence partnership, both regionally and internationally. Through a series of unique platforms, the two-day event aimed to assemble Africa’s Defence Chiefs of Staff and senior officers and executives from and security agencies and global partners and advanced solution providers to improve combined combat operations and regional development initiatives. IDEC 2022 - Day 1 Highlights IDEC 2022 - Day 2 Highlights The Chiefs of Ghana Armed Forces look forward to welcoming you to Accra, Ghana VICE ADMIRAL SETH AMOANA ​ CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE STAFF MAJ GEN THOMAS OPPONG-PEPRAH ​ CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF REAR ADMIRAL ISSAH ADAM YAKUBU CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, GHANA NAVY AVM FRANK HANSON ​ CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF, GHANA AIR FORCE SUMMARY OF EVENTS AT IDEC VIP Welcome Dinner Opening Ceremony International Conference International Exhibition Cocktail Reception One to One Meetings EVENT IN NUMBERS 8+ Chiefs of Defence Staff ​ 8+ Ministers and Secretaries of Defence 6+ Chiefs of Army ​ ​ 6+ Chiefs of Navy ​ ​ 6+ Chiefs of Air Force ​ ​ 40+ ​ VIP Speakers 500+ ​ High Profile Attendees 60+ ​ Sponsors and Exhibitors 40+ ​ Countries Represented 20,000,000+ Marketing Impressions 20+ ​ Media Partners REASONS TO EXHIBIT & SPONSOR 01 LOCAL PARTNERS Meet and shortlist the best business partner that can represent your organisation in the region 03 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PRESENTATIONS Establish pre-eminence amongst your peers 05 MARKET TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Keep up to date with market trends and identify new business opportunities. 07 USE CASE PRESENTATIONS Demonstrate how you have successfully helped otherdefence and security agencies through your solutions 02 NETWORKING & SOCIAL Use the exhibition floor to demonstrate your latest products and technologies 04 BRAND AWARENESS Multiple opportunities to increase your brand visibility, before during and after the event 06 LEAD GENERATION Increase new business opportunities from highly targeted audience Visit www.idecafrica.com to register now!

GoGMI IMSWG 회의 보고서 가나의 블루 이코노미 개발; 전망과 도전 2019년 3월 27일 Kofi 국제 평화 유지 센터의 지원으로 GoGMI(Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute)가 주도한 해양 산업의 다양한 정부 기관 및 기관 전문가 대표와 이해 관계자 간의 협력 노력의 산물입니다. 전체 보고서 다운로드 GoGMI IMSWG 회의 보고서 해양 플라스틱 쓰레기, 해양 건강과 푸른 경제에 대한 위험 2019년 5월 7일 전체 보고서 다운로드 GoGMI IMSWG 회의 보고서 지역 및 국가 해양 전략 2020년 7월 10일 보고서 다운로드 GoGMI IMSWG 회의 보고서 가나에서 SDG 14 달성을 위한 해양 공간 계획 2020년 8월 28일 보고서 다운로드 GoGMI IMSWG 회의 보고서 가나 해양 부문의 성 주류화 2020년 11월 27일 보고서 다운로드 GoGMI IMSWG 회의 보고서 기니만 해양 경제의 전략적 발전을 촉진하기 위한 블루 커리어 개발 2021년 2월 25일 이 회의는 지역 및 국가 이해 관계자가 아프리카의 해양 산업을 위한 새로운 기술 및 블루 경력 개발을 촉진하는 포괄적인 전략과 구체적인 조치를 식별하고 논의할 수 있는 플랫폼을 제공하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 보고서 다운로드 GoGMI 세계 해양의 날 보고서 2021(온라인 설문조사) 2021년 7월 13일 바다와의 관계에 대한 가나 대중의 이해를 조사한 연구소의 세계 해양의 날 온라인 설문 조사 보고서를 읽고 가나에서 해양 문맹 퇴치를 위한 행동을 강화하는 수단을 탐색하십시오. 보고서 다운로드

회사 소개 우리의 비전은 기니 만 지역의 전략적 해양 문제에서 선도적인 연구 및 옹호 기관이 되는 것입니다. ​ 우리는 바다의 지속 가능한 사용을 보장하기 위해 기니만 지역의 해양 영역에 영향을 미치는 활동을 하는 정부, 조직, 법인 및 개인에게 지적 기반을 제공할 수 있는 위치에 있습니다. ​ 우리는 지역의 해양 환경에 영향을 미치는 정책과 활동에 영향을 미치기 위해 지역에 영향을 미치는 전략적 해양 문제에 대한 연구와 옹호를 통해 이를 수행할 것입니다. 우리는 사업을 수행할 때 독립성, 정확성 및 공정성의 가치를 지지합니다. 우리의 접근 GoGMI의 원동력은 전략적 해양 연구, 교육, 미디어 및 컨설팅 서비스의 우수성 달성입니다. GoGMI는 전통적인 장벽을 극복하기 위해 다양한 매체를 사용하여 모두에게 지식을 제공하는 것을 목표로 하는 선구적인 학제 간 조직입니다. 비영리 연구 기관인 GoGMI의 비즈니스 모델은 연구 및 교육 솔루션을 생산하는 데 필요한 수익을 창출하기 위해 가상 커뮤니티에 의존한다는 점에서 독특합니다. 이 모델은 연구소의 독립성과 GoG 지역의 요구에 대응할 수 있는 능력을 보장하는 자체 영속적인 주기입니다. 연구소 내 공헌자와 전문가 네트워크의 콘텐츠를 만든 다음 정기 간행물, 책, 세미나, 회의 및 인터넷을 포함한 다양한 채널을 통해 배포하고 해양 영역 연구에 관심이 있는 사람들의 커뮤니티에 제공합니다. 지역의. 우리의 범위 해운 및 해상 안전

UN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2022 VIRTUAL SIDE EVENT Save My Spot The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), in partnership with Development of Technical Capacity of African Nations (DOTCAN) and Masser Afrique organized the workshop “Ocean Advocacy: From Ordinary to Extraordinary” as a side event of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference . The workshop took place on the 30 June 2022, at 1pm – 3pm (GMT) . In this highly interactive virtual session, delegates were inspired to move beyond stereotypical perceptions of categories of individuals who can successfully serve as drivers of innovation and change to an understanding of the fact that anyone – regardless of background, profession or skill-sets – can be primed for great impact in advancing a sustainable ocean economy. They learnt about the unique role that youth have to play in using ocean scientific data to develop innovative solutions for a thriving blue economy, as well as the extensive, inter-disciplinary approaches that can be employed in doing so. MEDIA PARTNER(S) KNOW OUR SPEAKERS Dr. Sherry Scully Professor Steve Fletcher Mike Tinmouth Dr. Estanislau Baptista Lima Lawrence Dogli Anchor 1 This workshop will be held online via Zoom and in English language only. Registration is mandatory. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!! This event will be included in the United Nations Ocean Conference 2022 and has the support of the United Nations. Download Concept Note Here

THE BLUE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME BACKGROUND The Role of Youth in Developing Africa’s Blue Economy “Blue” resources linked to Africa’s extensive aquatic bodies are core to the continent’s economic growth and will continue to be a crucial driver for strategic development of the national economies. The commitment to develop Africa’s blue economy is demonstrated in the various national and regional strategy documents including: Africa's Blue Economy: A policy handbook; Africa Blue Economy Strategy and its Implementation Plan (2021 – 2025); and various country-level blue economy strategies. The next generation of young maritime leaders will play an important role in driving innovation and change as the continent strives for socio-economic advancement through a vibrant blue economy. To be able to truly transform Africa’s ocean economy, we need a future workforce that is more digitized, innovative and diverse, and that requires actively employing and leveraging on the unique skills of Africa’s youth today. The revitalization of existing ocean sectors and the industrialization of emerging ones have highlighted the great need for cooperation towards technology and innovation transition. In a post-COVID era, youth bear great potential to contribute to the: co-creation of international frameworks and guidelines to protect the blue environment; investment in innovation, technologies and human capital for developing ocean sectors; actions geared towards effective biodiversity and environmental conservation as well as mitigation of the effects of climate change; shaping of national visions for sustainable blue economy; enhancement of entrepreneurship within the blue economy; and provision of maritime domain awareness solutions to improve monitoring, control and surveillance of activities in the blue space. Creating a viable platform for youth to engage in Africa’s blue economy trajectory has been at the heart of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute’s Blue Mentorship Program. GoGMI’s Youth Engagement in Africa’s Blue Economy Trajectory In November 2021, the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI) held its flagship Blue Career and Business Expo (BCBE) as a response to concerns raised at a stakeholder forum organized by the Institute in 2020 to deliberate on the topic, ‘Gender mainstreaming in Ghana’s maritime sector’. At this forum, participants highlighted that most Ghanaian youth have limited knowledge and appreciation of the ocean’s significance to the national economy, and fail to recognise the need to be part of providing the needed solutions to promote its sustainable development. The under-representation of females in the maritime sector, despite efforts put in place to put them at par with their male counterparts in the sector, was also echoed. Participants further indicated the need to increase young people’s knowledge on the opportunities available to them in the maritime sector, in terms of career development. BCBE thus created multi-opportunity exchange platforms for young people to learn from maritime industry leaders across the country and to gain an appreciation of the range of opportunities within Ghana’s blue economy sectors. The Expo was attended by over 200 individuals, including high profile personalities, maritime industry practitioners, students and other relevant stakeholders. The BCBE was not meant to be a single event, but rather, the first in a series of events aimed at actively engaging African youth in the path towards building a resilient blue economy for the continent. As intended, the BCBE was used to initiate a Mentorship Programme for which several of the participating youth showed interest. This year, GoGMI intends to go a step further by selecting thirty young individuals to be engaged in its Blue Mentorship Programme – a full mentorship and grooming experience intended to prime them for blue success. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME The Blue Mentorship Programme is an African maritime accelerator intended to encourage youth to engage in sustainable blue economy careers and to offer them support through their business, entrepreneurial or career progression journey. The entire programme is intended to have the following impacts: Serve as an incubation hub for blue economy start-ups Provide learning and support for youth through their career, entrepreneurial or business journey Facilitate youth engagement with corporate and industry partners who are passionate about innovation, diversity and inclusion of young minds in the development of Africa’s blue economy Provide youth with access to maritime industry mentorship, support services, educational and networking events, while keeping them updated on the latest new, developments and engagements in Africa’s blue economy community Beyond mentorship, the programme aims to achieve this by offering a wide range of curated platforms for young people who have an interest in maritime careers or businesses to meet, share and collaborate on different fronts while expanding their skill-set and knowledge base Blue Mentorship Programme Thematic Areas: Maritime Safety & Security Renewable & Non-renewable energy Fisheries & Aquaculture Shipping & Maritime Trade Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Maritime Tourism Academia & Research Ocean Govenrance THE BIGGER PICTURE: A MARITIME BUSINESS INCUBATOR Beyond the Blue Mentorship Programme, GoGMI aims to expand its engagement with youth to develop a Maritime Business Incubator (MBI) which will, through a combination of progammes, partner with global maritime industry and practitioners to provide solutions and resources to improve career and business connections and financing for innovations in blue start-ups and entrepreneurial activities in the Gulf of Guinea region. The Incubator will achieve this by offering a wide range of curated platforms for young people, entrepreneurs and business men and women who have an interest in a maritime career or business to meet, share and collaborate on different projects and activities while developing skills and knowledge using extensive resource hubs and directories. Through the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute and partners network, individuals who are interested in starting a blue business or have plans to build their career in any blue economy sector can learn and find support throughout the lifespan of their business, career and entrepreneurial journey. The MBI will also collaborate with academia to develop collaborative research networks across the sub region dedicated to enhancing indigenous understanding of Africa’s blue economy sectors and publish the ideas that address how to best identify, nurture, and develop careers and businesses in a publicly accessible collection. Private sector will be involved in the Incubator’s programmes to help bring about an innovative spirit of change for young entrepreneurs and the Gulf of Guinea region blue economy business community. THEMES OF THE INCUBATOR Entrepreneurship Mentorship Maritime Innovation Networking and Knowledge-Sharing Blue Human Capital Innovation The Incubator’s networking events will bring together young minds who have interests in different blue economy careers and businesses on common platforms including conferences, boardrooms, workshops, policy-making councils, roundtables, fireside chats, etc. These networks will then connect young minds with lifelong relationships, pairing them with corporate and industry members and providing them the opportunity to have discourses on careers and businesses to better analyse and find solutions to challenging issues these young people face. The MBI will also feature a Maritime Data Hub which will serve as a one-stop data repository for the development and test-bedding of new digital applications and services for the maritime industry, and a community journal which will feature relevant community blog posts and articles aimed at enhancing knowledge and information sharing GoGMI is reaching out to all maritime stakeholders and businesses with interest in building a robust blue economy for Africa to support the Program via three different pathways: Expertise Partnership Expertise partners to the program contribute by granting requisite advice and technical knowledge to the GoGMI team in the course of the program. More importantly, expertise partners will provide a pool of skilled and highly accomplished individuals across the continent’s blue economy sectors who will serve as mentors. Click here to support us TODAY! Click here to support us TODAY! Financial Partnership Financial partners will contribute by: • Directly funding specific activities or elements of the programme e.g., data services, virtual platform services, etc. • Providing a lump sum in support of the entire programme as detailed in the concept note attached. • Making recurrent donations to ensure continuity of activities under the programme. Click here to support us TODAY! Click here to support us TODAY! Media Partnership Media partners will contribute to the program by publicizing the program’s activities such as the launch, Blue Success Speaker Series (BLUESSS), the Blue Economy Innovation Challenge, etc Click here to support us TODAY! Click here to support us TODAY! You are welcome to apply for the Blue Mentorship Programme today! ​ Are you - or is someone you know - a young person aged 18-30 that is passionate about innovation, diversity and inclusion in the development of Africa’s blue economy or looking for support through their business, entrepreneurial or career progression journey? Why not apply to join the Blue Mentorship Programme? Participants of Blue Mentorship Programme have the opportunity to: Contribute to articles on the mentorship programme webpage; Take part in our mentorship events; Learn about Africa’s maritime and blue economy affairs from Gulf of Guinea experts; Meet other young people from Africa who are interested in Africa’s blue economy development; Get your innovative ideas heard by key people in African governments and international organizations; Develop your knowledge, career and business development skills. Selection Guidelines and Eligibility Applications are open for undergraduate students, graduate students, students in higher-level vocational training and young industry professionals. ​ Note: Under-represented or marginalized groups, including females and young people in coastal communities are especially encouraged to apply. ​ Applicants must be/have: Aged between 18 and 30 years old and currently living in an African country; Good working knowledge of English, French or Portuguese; Passionate, engaged and active in their local community. APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED!!! Deadline: Applications should be sent no later than 5th September, 2022. Applicants will be notified about their application outcome within a week of the application closing date. Why You Should Apply Rare opportunity to network with maritime industry leaders across the African region and to gain deeper understanding of the range of opportunities within the region’s blue economy sectors Opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from successful blue economy entrepreneurs and ocean innovators to guide individual’s blue career and entrepreneurship pursuits Immense prospects to build on lessons learned to generate and expand on sustainable blue economy ideas, and receive business support through a year-long Maritime Business Incubator Download Concept Note for detailed information here

GoGMI의 회원이 되십시오 로그인 연구소의 핵심 사업은 가나와 기니만 해양 우주의 안전, 보안 및 환경 분야에서 전략적 해양 연구, 컨설팅 및 옹호입니다. Contribute to GoGMI The Institute seeks members who have cutting-edge expertise in any field of maritime affairs to contribute to the Institute’s indigenous research activities and programs. GoGMI members will harness the institute’s high-level convening power and rich expertise to engage in in-depth discussions tailored around the GoG region’s ocean governance challenges to develop critical solutions that address maritime security and safety concerns. Access the Institute’s publications GoGMI membership gets you access to publications from our various activities: IMSWG Reports Gulf Spectrum- Periodic publications of pertinent maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guinea Monday Gulf Review Newsletter Events and Networking The International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG), formed by the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute, is the Institute’s flagship forum focused on stimulating dialogue and policy innovation aimed at addressing maritime security and safety concerns in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region. The IMSWG forum is notable as a knowledge exchange and research network with a focus on local and regional issues while keeping an eye on the pulse of international perspectives. Membership allows you to attend curated IMSWG forums held monthly, as well as other partner and international events, where you can network, meet IMSWG experts, and gain active understanding of strategic maritime issues affecting the GoG region. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Read more FELLOW MEMBERSHIP Read more INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Read more CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP Read more SIGNUP