ZANZIBAR, May 25 -- THE 29th Annual Research Workshop (ARW) is set to open today in Zanzibar, bringing together policymakers, researchers, development partners and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for harnessing the blue economy as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development in Tanzania.

Held under the theme, “Transforming the Blue Economy for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Tanzania,” the two-day high-level forum is jointly organised by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, REPOA, the National Planning Commission (NPC) and CRDB Bank Plc.

Speaking to journalists ahead of the event, the Principal Secretary in the Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, Capt Hamad Bakar Hamad,...