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142477
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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.
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158984
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The oceans economy is a crucial factor in global economic growth and development, offering not only great opportunities but also challenges and risks. Most activities related to our economic exploitation of the maritime environment, however, do not conform with the notions of a ‘blue economy’, as the economic use of maritime resources and the sea often precludes a focus on a sustainable maritime environment. South Africa has a large sea area, abundant marine resources, considerable maritime infrastructure, and the oceans economy is an important contributor to GDP. The South African government’s intention to ensure growth and development in the maritime sector is part of Operation Phakisa, an inherent element of the Nine-Point Plan aimed at stimulating economic growth and development. The focus of this paper is on the South African oceans economy and its potential contribution to socioeconomic growth, development, and transformation. Emphasis will fall on the current state of the oceans economy, new public and private sector initiatives, maritime security, environmental care, maritime governance, as well as assumptions on growth potential and future prospects.
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160255
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