Tanzania, April 18 -- Dar es Salaam. Women entrepreneurs have been placed at the centre of efforts to expand Africa's blue economy, with stakeholders calling for increased financing, stronger networks and targeted support to unlock the full potential of women-led ocean businesses.

Speaking during the Women in Ocean Food event held in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Ireland's Ambassador to Tanzania, Nicola Brennan, said women are already demonstrating strong innovation and competitiveness across ocean-related industries.

"You have shown what is possible with products from the ocean for nutrition within families, communities and beyond," she said.

The ambassador noted that women-led enterprises are also advancing environmental sustainability th...