TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword | 1 |
Preface | 2 |
List of Abbreviations | 3 |
Keynote Kitach Lim |
4 |
A Portfolio of Opportunities from the Sea Dr. Gunter Pauli, Japan |
5 |
Development of Blue Economy under a Secure and Sustainable Environment – a Shared Future for Western Indian Ocean Region (WIOR) Sardar Masood Khan, Pakistan |
6 |
Geo-Strategic Environment in IOR – Opportunities for Developing Countries Senator Sherry Rehman, Pakistan |
7 |
Effective Mechanism for Enhancing Regional Maritime Security in the Western Indian Ocean Vice Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander US-NF Central Command, USA |
8 |
Challenges of Maritime Security and Future Course of Actions for Regional Navies Rear Admiral YMGB Jayathilake RSP USP, Srilanka |
9 |
Emerging Geostrategic Environment and Indo-Pacific Strategy: A Critical Analysis Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, Pakistan |
10 |
Unfolding Black & White of China’s BRI in Indian Ocean: Narratives, Perceptions and Public Diplomacy Dr. Nong Hong, China |
11 |
Pakistan Navy’s Contributions for Maritime Security and Regional Stability in the Western Indian Ocean Vice Admiral Faisal Rasul Lodhi HI(M), Pakistan |
12 |
Maritime Security Perspectives of the Turkish Naval Forces Rear Admiral (LH) Murat DINCMAN ,Turkey |
13 |
Maritime Potential of Pakistan – Opportunities for Capitalizing on Blue Economy Kamran Nasir, Pakistan |
14 |
Private Sector’s Engagement in the Shipping Industry of Pakistan Khurram Mirza, Pakistan |
15 |
Maritime Research Training and Education Dr. Michael Ekow, Naghmana Zafar – Sweden, Pakistan |
16 |
Some Insights from the London Insurance Market Neil Roberts, United Kingdom |
17 |
Significance of Building Strategic Partnerships for Socio –Economic in the Indian Ocean Region Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistan |
18 |
The Roles of Navies and Coast Guards in the South China Sea Disputes takeaways for Western Indian Ocean Region Mayor Laut (P) Dedi Gunawan Widyatmoko, S.E., M.M.Pol, Indonesia |
19 |
Nigeria’s Blue Economy Potentials for Sustainable Development in the Gulf of Guinea Rear Admiral Ibikunle Taiwo Olaiya, Nigeria |
20 |
The Tripolar Great Game: Competition, Cooperation or Acute Confrontation Dr. Huma Baqai, Pakistan |
21 |
Sustainable Livelihoods of Coastal Communities in Indus Delta: A WWF-Pakistan Model Dr .Tahir Rasheed, Altaaf Hussain Sheikh & Sad ul Islam, Pakistan |
22 |
Blue Economy and Secure Conducive Environment in Western Indian Ocean Vice Admiral (R) Iftikhar Ahmed Rao HI(M), Pakistan |
23 |
List of contributors | 24 |
Executive Summary – IMC 2021 | 25 |
The concept of Blue Economy is based upon developing ocean based industries, the capacity for employment creation and revenue generation from seas. The potential of blue-growth in terms of addressing global challenges such as energy, environmental/ marine pollution, climate change and food security, has brought it high on national as well regional agendas. The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) states have traditional bondage with respect to maritime trade apart from cultural, political and other common areas of interests. These shared areas can provide impetus for a common future of maritime collaboration under a secure environment for the nations of Western Indian Ocean. Some of the major opportunities in the region like exploration of off shore energy resources, the growing trade connectivity with China and other landlocked countries through BRI and presence of marine resources provide the regional states tremendous opportunities for collective economic development.
Forgoing in view, the publication of this book is focused on analyzing various facets of ocean economy, the challenges that are faced with respect to its peaceful development and the imperatives of maritime security while identifying areas of collaboration for achieving common goals of maritime prosperity and security in the region. We are grateful to all the contributors for their support and co-operation. We wish and hope that this publication will be a significant addition into maritime literature.
Ali Abbas is the Director of National Institute of Maritime Affairs at Bahria University, Karachi.
Naghmana Zafar is a senior research fellow of National Institute of Maritime Affairs at Bahria University, Karachi.