Sectors:  Maritime security

EU Contribution: €42.5 million

Period of implementation: 2013-2022

Objective: To strengthen the capacity of the Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean in the implementation of the Regional Strategy and Action Plan against Piracy and for Maritime Security.

5 components implemented by regional organisations:

• Addressing livelihood concerns of coastal communities against piracy in Somalia

Implementing partner: Intergovernmental Authority on Development - IGAD

• Enhancing legal, legislative and infrastructural capabilities to combat piracy and other maritime crimes

Implementing partner: East African Community – EAC

• Dismantling financial networks linked to maritime crimes and minimizing their economic impact

Implementing partner: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa – COMESA

• Building and improving capacities for surveillance and control at sea

• Promoting and coordinating exchange of maritime information

Implementing partner: Indian Ocean Commission – IOC

Location: Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region