Indonesia is seeking to strengthen its partnership with Kenya around the blue economy, aiming to collaborate in areas like developing integrated coastal villages, boosting fisheries value chains, piloting eco-tourism projects, and advancing renewable ocean energy initiatives. At the Blue Economy Summit in Mombasa, the Indonesian representative emphasised that with over 17,000 islands and a long coastline, Indonesia views its marine resources as central to its development. Indonesia brings to the table experience in marine conservation, coral reef restoration, mangrove rehabilitation, tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, and innovative financing for marine initiatives, such as green sukuk and blue bonds.

Kenya is seen as a complementary partner: since 2022, Indonesia has already supported Kenya through multiple capacity-building programs across sectors, including fisheries, health, agriculture, trade, and geothermal energy. Indonesia is willing to deepen cooperation under frameworks like South–South and triangular cooperation to align with Kenya’s priorities. The potential gains are significant: stronger communities, healthier ecosystems, and reinforced regional solidarity, especially between Asia and Africa.

Source: https://kenyanforeignpolicy.com/indonesia-eyes-deeper-blue-economy-ties-with-kenya/