| ID | 142477 |
| Title Proper | Defining the blue economy as a South African strategic priority |
| Other Title Information | toward a sustainable 10th province? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wyk, Jo-Ansie Van |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 2014, the South African government announced Operation Phakisa in order to stimulate the country's blue economy. Operation Phakisa's strong focus on maritime economic matters ignores two unresolved issues in respect of South Africa's maritime economy and maritime diplomacy, namely the country's extended continental shelf claim. If successful in its claim, South Africa's territory will increase significantly (thus a 10th province) and thus its security and economic opportunities and challenges. The latter includes the exploration and exploitation of extended shelf resources such as oil and gas, gas hydrates, seabed mining, and marine genetic resources. As very little legal precedent and state practice exists in respect of the actual delimitation of the extended continental shelf, South Africa's claims, which overlaps with that of its neighbours Mozambique and Namibia, could contributes to significant insecurity between these states. The paper concludes with some policy recommendations to address the overlapping claims, and promote an Indian Ocean–South Atlantic dialogue on oceans governance and maritime security cooperation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of The Indian Ocean Region Vol. 11, No.2; Dec 2015: p.153-169 |
| Journal Source | Journal of The Indian Ocean Region Vol: 11 No 2 |
| Key Words | South Africa ; Mozambique ; Namibia ; Continental Shelf ; Blue Economy ; Operation Phakisa |