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The goal of this World Bank project is to improve management and use of Tanzania’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) ― the 200 nautical mile ocean space which is Tanzanian territory under the Law of the Sea Convention —and its coastal resources.
The MACEMP will (a) implement a common governance regime for the EEZ; (b) support a comprehensive system of managed marine areas in the territorial seas, building on integrated coastal management strategies; and (c) give coastal communities access to economic opportunities that improve livelihoods and help manage the marine ecosystem.
The project’s success will be measured by greater revenue collection, reduced threats to the environment, increased incomes for the coastal communities, and improved institutional arrangements.
Latest activities
MACEMP's largest initiative is to establish a common and sustainable governance structure for the lucrative migratory fishery in the Exclusive Economic Zone. Recent agreements will allow for the establishment of a Deep Sea Fishing Authority, which will be in place by early next year. This should mean more revenues (up to $200 million per year), and the sustainability of fish stocks through better monitoring.
The Coastal Village Fund (CVF), set up under the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF), will address the needs of coastal communities. The first tranche of funds from MACEMP have been deposited in CVF, and can be accessed by coastal communities on the mainland and in Zanzibar. Communities in Zanzibar have submitted some proposals, which are now being screened against sector norms and TASAF procedures. The same process will apply on the mainland.
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