Women's presence at all levels could unlock blue economy’s potential
Women remove scales from fish at Obunga Slums, Kisumu on March 2, 2016. A recently published handbook by Uneca says that despite women being an integral part of the communities that interact sustainably with oceans, lakes and rivers, their contribution to fisheries is considered “invisible.” FILE PHOTO | NMG
With the maritime sector emerging as the new economic frontier for African countries, the issue of gender parity in its activities is gaining currency.
At the recently concluded three-day Sustainable Blue Economy Conference in Nairobi, inclusion of more women was one of the key areas of discussion.
