The Oceans Economy forms part of Operation Phakisa.

Since its launch, key initiatives have been identified

to realize the immense potential of the ocean’s

economy to contribute to radical economic transformation.

Contributors: Department of Transport

Department of Trade and Industry

Department of International Relations and Cooperation

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OCEANS ECONOMY SEMINAR:

PROGRAMME South Africa House Trafalgar Square London, WC2N 5DP United Kingdom

Participants

Programme

“The success of Operation Phakisa in the Ocean Economy will largely depend on the level in which we are able to co-operate within government and between government and the private sector both in South Africa and abroad. This seminar therefore contributes in giving our plan a global outlook.” Deputy Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga

“This seminar is a launch of a new frontier of cooperation between South Africa and the United Kingdom and there is no doubt in its potential to contribute in achieving the objectives of Operation Phakisa in the Ocean Economy.” High Commissioner, Mr Obed Mlaba

“Taking Operation Phakisa Ocean Economy beyond South Africa in search of partnerships is demonstration that South Africa is open for business. This seminar therefore is an open invitation to invest in South Africa’s Ocean Economy.” Master of Ceremony, Mr Dumisani Theophelus Ntuli

9h00 to 9h05: Welcome and Introduction by HE Mr Obed

Mlaba, High Commissioner of South Africa to

the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

9h05 to 9h10: Words of Welcome from Her Majesty’s

Government by HE Baroness Scotland, the

Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for South

Africa

9h10 to 9h30: Keynote Address by Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga

(MP) Deputy Minister of Transport

9h35 to 9h45: Operation Phakisa Overview by: Ismail

Akhalwaya, Programme Manager: Phakisa,

DPME in The Presidency

9h45 to 10h00: Marine Transport and Manufacturing

10h00 to 11h00: Marine Infrastructure

11h00 to 11h15: Tea Break

11h15 to 13h00: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration and

Aquaculture

13h00 to 14h00: Lunch

14h00 to 15h00: Continuation of Oceans Economy

Opportunities: Detailed Discussions

15h00 to 16h00 Summary and Conclusions, Interviews and

Media

16h00 to 17h00 One-on-One Meetings

17h00 to 19:00: Reception

PANEL DISCUSSIONS