NMBMC

Initiative Type: Network

Belém Statement Area: Ocean Observation

Initiative Location: South Africa

Time Frame: Ongoing

Description:

Capacity-building training programs and workshops, strategic intervention, lobbying and advocacy, matchmaking events, conference and symposium participation, support and implementation of national maritime programs and initiatives, information dissemination, knowledge and experience sharing, representation at local, regional and national events. The Vision of the local Nelson Mandela Bay Maritime Cluster (NMBMC) is to be a pioneering maritime cluster model for Africa involving the participation of the ocean sciences, the ocean business community, government and its agencies, and civil society in responsible ocean governance by adopting the Quadruple Helix Innovation Model. Support services include: Capacity-building training programs and workshops, strategic intervention, lobbying and advocacy, matchmaking events, conference and symposium participation, support and implementation of national maritime programs and initiatives, information dissemination, knowledge and experience sharing, representation at local, regional and national events.

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Initiative Website: https://www.clustercollaboration.eu/cluster-organisations/nelson-mandela-bay-maritime-cluster