A landmark roundtable at the Park Hyatt Zanzibar, held in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and Rasello, brought together key stakeholders from government, business, and civil society to explore the island’s potential as a hub for blue economy innovation.

The discussion highlighted the blue economy’s contribution to over 29% of Zanzibar’s GDP and examined opportunities to broaden its scope beyond fisheries and tourism, integrating technology, entrepreneurship, and investment into a more inclusive and resilient innovation ecosystem. With contributions from senior government officials, industry leaders, social impact organisations, and local entrepreneurs, the event laid the groundwork for future collaborations aimed at unlocking sustainable economic growth and positioning Zanzibar as a regional leader in ocean-based industries.