YOUTH ELEVATING the Blue Economy
The critical gap between the youth & opportunities in Africa’s blue economy is undermining the sector’s potential to drive sustainable growth.
BEC addresses this gap through (i) providing a platform for the youth & youth-led organizations to connect, share opportunities, and co-create holistic & sustainable solutions (ii) empowering youth action & innovation in developing solutions (programs/projects) that address both their own needs (capacity), as well as the challenges & evolving demands of the sector.
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WHAT WE DO
Capacity Building
Providing training workshops, webinars, and mentorship programs to equip youth (especially students) with industry-relevant skills.
Environmental & Social Impact
Engaging in environmental & community-impacting projects alongside research & policy advocacy.
Opportunity Sharing
Providing access to both local & international jobs, internships, scholarships, grants calls, and other career-enhancing opportunities. Check out the “Opportunities” tab/page to see current opportunities.
Innovation & Entrepreneurial Support
Highlighting & spotlighting youth-led innovations & providing access to needed support.
Networking & Collaboration
Connecting early-career professionals across various blue economy sectors for knowledge exchange and partnerships.
Industry & Policy Engagement
Partnering with organizations, policymakers, and research institutions to shape a sustainable blue economy.
SPOTLIGHT
CAPACITY BUILDING
We kicked off our BEC campus nodes Initiative with KNUST, UCC, & UG, engaging over 600 students, professors, & experts:
Community Impact
BEC mobilized over 100 women & youth for a 2-day beach cleanup at Dzita, supporting the District’s efforts in promoting coastal tourism:
HIGH LEVEL CONTRIBUTION
BEC has participated in both the National Consultation on the Blue Economy Strategy & the launch of the UN Ocean Centres-Ghana:
INNOVATION
Our BEC Co-founder, Frank is a finalist of the Royal Engineering Prize for Africa for his Aquamet Innovation:
EVENT
The biggest aquaculture event in West Africa is here. Join BEC’s Youth Session on the 31st:
International Representation
Check out Peter (one of BEC’s coordinators) at the UNOC in France, making waves with his Ocean Rockbase initiative.
PARTNERSHIPS & ENDORSEMENTS
At Blue Economy Connect (BEC), partnerships drive our mission to empower youth, foster innovation, and promote sustainable growth in Ghana & across Africa’s blue economy. We’re proud to collaborate with individuals & organizations that share our vision for youth empowerment and/or building a resilient & inclusive blue economy. 
Get in touch: enquiries@blueeconomyconnect.com or call +233557710555
UN OCEAN CENTRES
A multi-stakeholder platform led by the UN Global Compact and Lloyd’s Register Foundation. BEC is an official member, working to empower youth participation in sustainable ocean governance
Chamber of Aquaculture
CoA advances aquaculture development & private sector growth in Ghana. BEC partners with the Chamber to strengthen youth inclusion, innovation, and capacity-building in aquaculture,
MAFIS
A multi-stakeholder platform led by the UN Global Compact and Lloyd’s Register Foundation. BEC is an official member, working to empower youth participation in sustainable ocean governance
