This course offers a comprehensive examination of the legal, economic, and regulatory dimensions of regional integration and the emerging Blue Economy, with a specific focus on the African context. Key thematic areas include:

• The Evolution of the Regional Integration Agenda in Africa
  Exploring critical issues, challenges, and strategic imperatives shaping regional integration efforts.
• Consumer Protection in the Blue Economy
  Assessing the role of consumer protection frameworks within the Blue Economy, and the use of competition tools—laws, regulations, and guidelines—in adapting to innovative and evolving business models.
• Legal Frameworks for Consumer Protection in Trade and Investment
  Understanding the interplay between consumer rights and economic activities in cross-border trade and investment landscapes.
• Trade and Investment Dimensions of Regional Economic Integration
  Evaluating policy instruments and institutional mechanisms that facilitate intra-African trade and investment cooperation.
• Harmonization of Business Laws in Regional Integration
  Analyzing efforts toward legal and regulatory convergence across African jurisdictions to support a cohesive regional market.
• Blue Economy Law and Practice
  Examining legal and policy frameworks governing the sustainable use of ocean and marine resources within the context of regional integration.
• Harnessing the Blue Economy for Nigeria’s Economic Development
  Identifying opportunities, strategies, and legal considerations for positioning Nigeria to benefit from the Blue Economy.

This course is designed for policymakers, legal practitioners, regulators, economists, and development professionals engaged in regional integration, economic policy, or marine resource governance.

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