Women in coastal Africa gain income through blue economy: Video
Women in coastal communities are finding new economic opportunities through seaweed and sea cucumber farming.
In areas such as Bagamoyo, women are increasingly entering the “blue economy”, a sector that allows them to earn income and support their families independently. Once excluded from work outside the home, many now contribute to household expenses such as school fees while gaining financial autonomy. Local groups report that the vast majority of workers in the industry are women, involved in cultivating, processing and selling marine products. With growing demand and multiple uses for seaweed, from food to medicine, the sector is helping drive both economic empowerment and community development.
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