The Blue Economy in African Nations: Views from Japan (NHK World rebroadcast)｜SPF President Atsushi Sunami

This is part two of our special rebroadcast of NHK World programs looking at the concept of the blue economy. In part one, we explored Japan’s perspective. For part two, we turn our attention to countries in Africa. TICAD9, an international conference held in August 2025, brought African nations and the Japanese government together for high‑level dialogue. One major focus was the blue economy, an approach that promotes economic growth and job creation through the sustainable use of marine resources. This theme is especially relevant for countries in Africa. Marine resources and fisheries could play a major role in boosting food security, nutrition, jobs, and local industries. But there are also mounting threats from overfishing, illegal operations, habitat loss, and climate change. For part two of our rebroadcast series, we’re sharing excerpts from “The Blue Economy in African Nations.” In the studio, SPF President Atsushi Sunami discusses how Japan, as a fellow maritime nation, can partner with countries in Africa to build a more resilient future through the blue economy. You can read the full transcript of this episode on the SPF website and watch the original video on SPF's YouTube channel.