Fisheries: Can innovative financing unlock blue economy potential?

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s fisheries sector is undergoing a transformation – or at least, the intent is there. But behind this promising shift lies a stubborn challenge: access to finance.

While the sector is prioritised in national development plans and contributes significantly to food security, employment, and economic growth, it continues to suffer from limited access to capital, inadequate technology, and outdated infrastructure.