With over 2,500 kilometers of breathtaking coastline, Mozambique is uniquely positioned to lead a blue revolution that is driven by innovation and a community spirit that drives positive development of marine resources. The country’s rich biodiversity and unique coastal communities offer enormous potential for the expansion in aquaculture, sustainable fisheries, and marine tourism. With targeted investment and a clear growth strategy, the sector’s untapped potential is undeniable.
Blue Market Solutions
CANOA MOZ is a mission-driven company committed to accelerating the growth of Mozambique’s blue economy by supporting local market actors; scaling community and private-sector initiatives; and strengthening sustainable blue markets. We believe that the future of Mozambique’s coastal economy will be built on true community and private sector collaboration which builds blue market systems that work for the people and our ocean.
Approach
CANOA focuses on structured, collaborative approaches that ensure market growth is driven by local actors and institutions. Drawing from our unique field experience, we understand that sustainable market development must originate from within the market system itself as it is shaped by the knowledge, priorities, and initiative of those who participate in and are most affected by it. We harness this localized energy and channel it toward resilient, inclusive growth and long-term systemic change.
At the same time our team strives to connect local production to the international market, and identify and engage private sector stakeholders that maintain similar objectives in creating long term sustainable supply chains and responsible management of natural resources. We bring a set of tools and processes that facilitate and enhance these networks that lead to tangible market system change and real results for coastal communities.
