Discussion Session #4: Governance Models, Funding & Sustainability, Demonstrations/Pilot Projects
Regional Dialogue & Key Questions:
- Adapting International Models: What EDITO structures work for Africa's landscape? - Victoria Persson
- Avoiding Overlap: Aligning mandates across AU, IOC-UNESCO, and GOOS Africa - Justin Ahanhanzo
- Capacity Building: Transitioning from short-term workshops to permanent African-led pipelines for ECOPs - Babette Tchonang
- Community Building: How GEMS Ocean can bridge science, policy, and regional conventions - Joana Akrofi
- Strategic Alignment: How IOC Africa & regional bodies can strengthen observing networks & blue economy policy - Ibukun Adewumi
- Resource Mobilization: Private-sector partnerships and sustained investment strategies
Facilitated by Kwame Koranteng
Oct 16, 2026 — 11:00 am - 12:30 PMNovotel Cotonou Orisha, Benin
