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Kenya's coastal region is set to benefit from an inclusive and sustainable economic boost with a focus on job creation and employment for young people and women. The European Union (EU) and the Government of Kenya have launched today the Go Blue programme in a virtual event on 25th March 2021.
Go Blue is funded with 3.23 billion Kenyan Shilling and implemented in the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, and Taita Taveta.
Agenda
- Virtual Logon
- National Anthem, EU Anthem
Emmanuel Nzai
Emmanuel Nzai
CEO of JKP SecretariatEMMANUEL KOMBE NZAI is a Public Policy professional with a passion for social innovation and economic development. He is the founding CEO/Secretary of Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) “Commonwealth” a regional economic development organization representing Kenya’s six coastal counties; Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu & Taita Taveta. In this role, he is charged with coordinating economic development cooperation of the six counties and key stakeholders, Policy harmonization, Promotion of the regional assets and mobilization of Investments towards an economy that creates wealth and shared prosperity for its communities.
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He was a Deputy Presidential candidate, Thirdway Alliance, Kenya (Ekuru-Nzai 2017) and Founder/CEO of Linkagepoint LLC, a strategic advisory and technology company in Washington DC (2005 – 2010).
- Program Context & Introductions
Emmanuel NzaiEmmanuel Nzai
CEO of JKP SecretariatEMMANUEL KOMBE NZAI is a Public Policy professional with a passion for social innovation and economic development. He is the founding CEO/Secretary of Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) “Commonwealth” a regional economic development organization representing Kenya’s six coastal counties; Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu & Taita Taveta. In this role, he is charged with coordinating economic development cooperation of the six counties and key stakeholders, Policy harmonization, Promotion of the regional assets and mobilization of Investments towards an economy that creates wealth and shared prosperity for its communities.
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He was a Deputy Presidential candidate, Thirdway Alliance, Kenya (Ekuru-Nzai 2017) and Founder/CEO of Linkagepoint LLC, a strategic advisory and technology company in Washington DC (2005 – 2010).
- Opening Remarks, Go Blue, EU
Ms. Katrin Hagemann
Ms. Katrin Hagemann
Chargé d'affaires, European UnionMs. Katrin Hagemann was appointed as the Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Kenya in 2019. A German National, she joined the European External Action Service at its inception in 2011. From 2015-2019, she served as the head of the Political Section of the European Union Delegation to Botswana and SADC. She holds a degree in Astronomy and Physics (Wellesley College), a Master's Degree in in Astronomy (Cornell University) and a second Master of Advanced International Studies (University of Vienna/Diplomatic Academy Vienna). She began her career at the German Federal Foreign Office before joining the European Union Council Secretariat in 2006.
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- Opening Remarks, Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani Economic Bloc
H.E. Granton Samboja - Opening Remarks, Ministry of Devolution
Hon. Eugene Wamalwa - Go Blue Panel
H.E Alberto Pieri•H.E Luisa Fragoso•Mr Daniel Alker•Ms. Juliette Biao•Mr Cyril Gerardon•Mr Oumar Sylla
H.E Alberto Pieri
Ambassador of Italy to Kenya
H.E Luisa Fragoso
Head of Mission of Portugal to Kenya
Mr Daniel Alker
Head of Development Cooperation, Germany
Ms. Juliette Biao
Regional Director of UNEP
Mr Cyril Gerardon
Head of Cooperation, France
Mr Oumar Sylla
Director of the Regional Office for Africa (Acting)
- Executive Office of the President
Gen (Rtd) Samson Mwathethe
Gen (Rtd) Samson Mwathethe
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- GO Blue Action Responses Governors from the 6 coastal counties interventions
H.E Hassan Joho•H.E Salim Mvurya•H.E. Granton Samboja•H.E Amason Kingi•H.E. Dhadho Godhana•H.E Fahim Twaha
H.E Hassan Joho
Governor, Mombasa County
H.E Salim Mvurya
Governor, Kwale County
H.E. Granton Samboja
Governor, Taita/Taveta County
H.E Amason Kingi
Governor, Kilifi County
H.E. Dhadho Godhana
Governor, Tana River County
H.E Fahim Twaha
Governor, Lamu County
- Official Launch
Ms. Katrin HagemannMs. Katrin Hagemann
Chargé d'affaires, European UnionMs. Katrin Hagemann was appointed as the Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Kenya in 2019. A German National, she joined the European External Action Service at its inception in 2011. From 2015-2019, she served as the head of the Political Section of the European Union Delegation to Botswana and SADC. She holds a degree in Astronomy and Physics (Wellesley College), a Master's Degree in in Astronomy (Cornell University) and a second Master of Advanced International Studies (University of Vienna/Diplomatic Academy Vienna). She began her career at the German Federal Foreign Office before joining the European Union Council Secretariat in 2006.
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