Uganda to host the 9th association of African Maritime Administration Annual Conference
The announcement was made by the minister of works and transport Fred Byamukama at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday evening in a press conference.
By Edrisa Ssentongo
Uganda through the ministry of works and transport is final preparations to host the 9th association of African Maritime administration annual conference and general assembly at Speke Resort Munyoyo in Kampala from 17th – 19th November.
The announcement was made by the minister of works and transport Fred Byamukama at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday evening in a press conference.
The conference presents an opportunity for African Maritime administration and other stakeholders to discuss strategic issues affecting the maritime sector, strengthen regional cooperation and advance a common agenda for the sustainable development of Africa’s Maritime industry.
The association of African Maritime administration was established under article 5 of the revised African Maritime transport charter which was adopted by the Africa Union in Kampala Uganda in 2010 as a coordinating organ for the implementation of the charter.
The conference is expected to attract high level participation from across Africa and beyond including the secretary general of the International Maritime organization Arseno Dominguez, heads of African Maritime administration, institutions and other stakeholders.
The conference will be held under the theme from policy to practice; advancing Africa’s Maritime transformation through effective governance, innovation and sustainable blue economy.
The overall objective of the conference is to strengthen collective African action for the effective implementation of maritime policies, standards and strategies while harnessing innovation and sustainable blue economy opportunities to accelerate the transformation of Africa’s sector.
The government of Uganda recognizes the strategic importance of maritime transportation facilitating international trade, reducing the cost of doing business, creating employment and accelerating economic transformation.
While giving his remarks the Minister of Works and transport Fred Byamukama emphasized that Uganda’s hosting of the conference and it’s general assembly is both an honor and opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Africa’s Maritime agenda.
” we are confident that the conference will provide a valuable platform for translating Africa’s Maritime policies and ambitions into practical intervations supported by strong institutional leadership, coordinated regional action, strategic partnerships and measurable outcomes, Said Fred Byamukama the Minister of Works and transport.
” As we welcome our distinguished delegates and participants to Kampala Uganda reaffirms it’s commitment to working with Africa Maritime administration, the international maritime organization and other development partners to advance a safe, secure, efficient and sustainable maritime sector that delivers tangible economic and social benefits to the people of Africa, Fred Byamukama added.
The association of African Maritime administration is a continental governance platform that brings together Africa Maritime authorities to strengthen cooperation, harmonize policies, build institutional capacity and promote safe, secure and sustainable transport across Africa.
The core mission is to coordinate Africa Maritime administration, share best practices, address common challenges and strength continent’s collective voice in a global Maritime affairs.
The key focus areas are enhancing Maritime, safety and security, Maritime environmental protection, institutional capacity development, trade facilitation and sustainable financing.
