Illusions of Location Theory: Consequences for Blue Economy in Africa

Alberto Munisso, Christiane Rafidinarivo, Dan Kuwali, Douglas Yates, Edmond M. Were, Francis Onditi, George Atisa, Giovanni Valensisi, Israel Nyaburi Nyadera, Jaimal Anand, James Moronge, Ken Walibora, Raymond Steenkamp Fonseca, Shadrack Kithiia, Simone Smith-Godfrey and Vuyo Mjimba

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Abstract: "Illusions of Location Theory Consequences for Blue Economy in Africa" questions the relevance of ‘location theory’ in explaining the coastal-hinterland continuum and the implications for the utilization of blue economy ecosystem in such a contested space in Africa. It pays more attention to territorial contestations, maritime disputes, vulnerabilities of landlocked states, and expansionist policies as displayed through spatial organizational regimes. These areas of investigation have previously been largely studied from the narrow perspective of ‘location’, unduly focusing on comparative advantages of ‘distance’, while neglecting the influence of ‘forces’ such as technology, ideology, and the power of mental mapping in spatial decision making. This volume puts forward the argument that the harmonious relationship between states, and efficient exploitation of the blue economy ecosystem in ways that promote peace between states, lies not only in the structural transformation of markets, but also in bridging the spatial and social divide between the coastal and hinterland societies. Thus, this work proffers possibilities for a holistic regime for managing Africa’s coastal-hinterland continuum through innovative strategies such as SMART blue economies and the infusion of the geopolitical dimension into the management of maritime and territorial diplomacy. The combination of theoretical and empirical analysis, buttressed by in-depth case studies of what works in the management of blue economy ecosystem and what does not work, make this volume ideal for researchers, students, and practitioners interested in African regional studies, African political economy, political geography, strategic military studies, governance of seas and oceans, and maritime science/diplomacy.

Keywords: Location; Blue Economy; Geopolitics; Maritime diplomacy; Landlockedness; Mental Maps; Coastal space (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021 Written 2020-04-23
Edition: 1
ISBN: 978-1-64889-021-5
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