This training programme will attempt to address several issues, as well as enable the 21 IORA Member States to share knowledge and best practices related to sustainable port services and management, as well as shipping and port logistics for improved maritime connectivity in the Indian Ocean Rim region. The training programme will also focus on several topics such as: economic and financial Port Management; Port Strategic Planning & Management; Commercial Management of the Port; Sustainable Port Management Tools; and Safe Work Practices, Security and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Port Management; among others.
The objectives are:
To promote sustainable port services and management in the Indian Ocean Rim region;
To promote trade in the Indian Ocean Rim region through improved maritime connectivity between IORA Member States
To enhance existing regional and multilateral cooperation in the Indian Ocean Rim region;
To facilitate movement of goods in the Indian Ocean Rim region;
To promote sharing of information and knowledge on maritime connectivity strategies between IORA Member States;
To strengthen a port networking in the Indian Ocean Rim region;
To enhance technology transfer for port services and maritime connectivity;
To improve ship registration using ICT within the Indian Ocean Rim region.
The expected outcomes are:
Raise awareness in Indian Ocean Rim countries on the important role of the Seaport and Shipping sector in the Blue Economy concept;
Enhance seaport and shipping-related services and infrastructures in the Indian Ocean Rim region;
Sharing of information, best practices and experience in maritime connectivity strategies in Indian Ocean Rim region;
Promote capacity building and networking between countries of the Indian Ocean Rim in the sector;
Enhance regional cooperation among existing Seaport and Shipping instruments in the Indian Ocean Rim region;
Improve shipping registration mechanisms among IORA Member States;
Standardize Seaport and Shipping principles in the Indian Ocean region.
Follow-up action:
The recommendations derived from the training programmes would be circulated to IORA Member States, whereby follow-up actions could be proposed by IORA countries. The IORA Secretariat will follow-up with Member States for implementation of the deliverables.
Progress reports
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
Type of commitment
SHIPPING
- Management of ship-based pollution and/or port waste management
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Type of commitment
- Economic benefits from sustainable transport
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
- Data access and sharing
- Training and professional development
- Actions that support SIDS and LDCs
Staff / Technical expertise
21 delegates from IORA Member States would be funded to attend the training programme
Financing (in USD)
60,000 USD
Staff / Technical expertise
Staffs from the IORA Secretariat and experts from IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners will be mobilised to assist in the implementation of the training programme
In-kind contribution
The host country will provide in kind contribution such as transportation
2018
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