{"product_id":"9783032253637","title":"The Blue Economy in African Coastal Communities, Volume I Economic Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, and Practical Policymaking","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePalgrave Studies in Maritime Economics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Blue Economy in African Coastal Communities, Volume I\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEconomic Resilience, Climate Change Mitigation, and Practical Policymaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlhassan Abdul-Wakeel Karakara | Georgina Yaa Oduro | James Atta Peprah | Jacob Nunoo | Denis Worlanyo Aheto\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Development \/ Economic Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, the first of two volumes, offers a comprehensive guide to the blue economy and the economic activity of African coastal communities. It brings together a broad range of topics, from local policymaking to marine conservation activities, that enable sustainable growth within African marine economies. The requirements for sustainable development in Africa are outlined, with a particular focus on economic resilience, climate change mitigation, and practical policymaking. Case studies from Ghana, Namibia, Mauritius, Kenya, Cameroon, Tanzania, Cabo Verde, and other sub-Saharan African countries highlight how the circular economy, the blue economy, and gender equality can be implemented and promoted within Africa, particularly coastal states.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a practical framework for understanding and maximising the long-term economic development of coastal communities. It will be relevant to students, researchers, academicians, and policymakers interested in development, resources, maritime, and African economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlhassan Abdul-Wakeel Karakara\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgina Yaa Oduro\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Associate Professor at the University of Cape Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Atta Peprah\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor at the University of Cape Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacob Nunoo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenis Worlanyo Aheto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor at the University of Cape Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalgrave Macmillan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032253637\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46919626621068,"sku":"9783032253637","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032253637.jpg?v=1781060464","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783032253637","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}