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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Programs Assistant (Entry-Level) Department: Technical Services Reports To: Programs Coordinator Job Purpose: The Program Assistant provides day-to-day administrative and programmatic support to the Programs Coordinator and staff. Key Accountabilities: Assist in research for developing grant proposals Assist in drafting budgets and writing project/event summaries. Assist programs coordinator and executive director with general administrative duties. Assist in organizing events. Attend and report on relevant conferences, meetings, and other events. Research information on current maritime developments in the Gulf of Guinea region and international Qualifications & Experience Knowledge/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a maritime or related discipline; 1+ years of work experience in an office environment; Administrative support experience. Other Qualifications Knowledge of major maritime issues and trends in the Gulf of Guinea region; Fluency in English with strong writing skills is required; Skills Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task; Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; High degree of organization and initiative. Deadline for Application: 3 July 2022 Terms of Employment: 6 Months initial contract with the opportunity for permanent employment based on performance. ​ Applications must include a cover letter , resume , desired salary and contact information for three professional references . ​ To apply, send your resume and cover letter to vacancies@gogmi.org.gh

goGmi BLUE CAREER AND BUSINESS EXPO 2021 goGmi 2021 年世界海洋日活動 2021 年國際海事防務與展覽會議 就職典禮 2021 年 gog-mcf/shade 發布活動 2021 年 7 月 14 日至 16 日在加納舉行的國家綜合海事戰略 (nims) 研討會

Student Membership Student membership offers a great opportunity for undergraduate or postgraduate students to become involved in the Institute’s activities by exploring a wide range of policy issues, research works, and debate developmental topics of interest relevant in the Gulf of Guinea region. Through a variety of curated and innovative platforms that falls in line with the Institute programs, it engages young members to create compelling opportunities to engage with experienced maritime experts and policy practitioners from the fields of politics, academia, private sector, and industry. The student membership gives young members - who have been chosen through a membership application process – the opportunity to work closely with GoGMI experts on various research programs and develop innovative ideas that contribute to addressing the current challenges facing the region. Applicants should show a commitment to contributing to national and regional strategic debates, and are required to provide a copy of attestation from their university confirming the name and dates of their course, or a copy of their student ID. Sign Up Today! First Name Last Name Email Phone Address/GPS Address Next As a Student, you’ll benefit from: Certificate of membership from the institute Exclusive invitations to our International Maritime Security Working Group forum series Exclusive access to our online library of resources The opportunity to lend your voice to the Institute’s forum, and contribute to our indigenous research activities and programs. Discount on registration for professional conferences. For further enquiries, contact us on membership@gogmi.org.gh

GoGMI IMSWG 會議報告 在加納發展藍色經濟；前景與挑戰 2019 年 3 月 27 日 由幾內亞灣海事研究所 (GoGMI) 在科菲國際維和中心的支持下領導的各種政府機構和機構專家代表以及海運業利益相關者之間合作努力的產物。 下載完整報告 GoGMI IMSWG 會議報告 海洋塑料垃圾，危害海洋健康和藍色經濟 2019 年 5 月 7 日 下載完整報告 GoGMI IMSWG 會議報告 區域和國家海事戰略 2020 年 7 月 10 日 下載報告 GoGMI IMSWG 會議報告 在加納實現可持續發展目標 14 的海洋空間規劃 2020 年 8 月 28 日 下載報告 GoGMI IMSWG 會議報告 加納海洋部門的性別主流化 2020 年 11 月 27 日 下載報告 GoGMI IMSWG 會議報告 發展藍色事業 推動幾內亞灣海洋經濟戰略發展 2021 年 2 月 25 日 本次會議旨在為區域和國家利益相關者提供一個平台，以確定和討論促進非洲海運業新技能和藍色職業發展的綜合戰略和具體行動。 下載報告 GoGMI 2021 年世界海洋日報告（在線調查） 2021 年 7 月 13 日 閱讀該研究所的世界海洋日在線調查報告，該報告調查了加納公眾對其與海洋聯繫的理解，探索在加納加強海洋掃盲行動的方法。 下載報告

歡迎來到幾內亞灣海事研究所 - GoGMI Towards the Index Every Monday, the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute publishes its maritime-targeted newsletter, the Gulf Review. By providing highlights on maritime issues and occurrences over each past week, the Gulf Review serves as a data hub, from which extensive analysis can be conducted. The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Governance Index is a subscription-based report that integrates data gathered from the Gulf Review to identify emerging trends and dynamics, blending industry and expert insights with opportunity assessments. A Rationale for the Index The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Governance Index will provide indigenous information through a regional lens on maritime safety, security and blue economy issues in the Gulf of Guinea region. This is a crucial preliminary step to finding sustainable solutions to close Africa’s ocean development gap, support a clean ocean transition and enhance maritime security across the continent. The goal of this initiative is to enhance a thorough understanding of the current state of development, opportunities, and challenges in the areas of maritime safety and security, marine environment, and Blue Economy development in the Gulf of Guinea Region. The data series will delve into maritime data and provide insightful perspectives to better understand the maritime landscape in the region. By offering unique and comprehensive power data and market intelligence, the Index will be used to inform the development of policies, strategies, and programs to support the sustainable development of the region's maritime sector. Components of the Index Importance Why is this so important? Evolution What is the overall development of the issue? Potential What are the existing opportunities and challenges? Preparedness How prepared are key stakeholders to exploit the opportunities and address the challenges? In order to provide an analysis for each issue, GoGMI considers all five components of the index: importance, evolution, potential and preparedness. Ultimately, the analysis within the index aims to interpret a broad range of maritime incidents and activities on the basis of these tenets and provide valuable insights for the various stakeholders in the GoG region. First Quarter Index 2023 - 6 June 2023 The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Governance Index integrates maritime issues and development specific to the Gulf of Guinea region. Its primary objective is to identify emerging trends and dynamics by combining industry and expert insights with assessment opportunities. Read More

成為 GoGMI 會員 登入 該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 Contribute to GoGMI The Institute seeks members who have cutting-edge expertise in any field of maritime affairs to contribute to the Institute’s indigenous research activities and programs. GoGMI members will harness the institute’s high-level convening power and rich expertise to engage in in-depth discussions tailored around the GoG region’s ocean governance challenges to develop critical solutions that address maritime security and safety concerns. Access the Institute’s publications GoGMI membership gets you access to publications from our various activities: IMSWG Reports Gulf Spectrum- Periodic publications of pertinent maritime security issues in the Gulf of Guinea Monday Gulf Review Newsletter Events and Networking The International Maritime Security Working Group (IMSWG), formed by the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute, is the Institute’s flagship forum focused on stimulating dialogue and policy innovation aimed at addressing maritime security and safety concerns in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region. The IMSWG forum is notable as a knowledge exchange and research network with a focus on local and regional issues while keeping an eye on the pulse of international perspectives. Membership allows you to attend curated IMSWG forums held monthly, as well as other partner and international events, where you can network, meet IMSWG experts, and gain active understanding of strategic maritime issues affecting the GoG region. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Read more FELLOW MEMBERSHIP Read more INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Read more CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP Read more SIGNUP

歡迎來到幾內亞灣海事研究所 - GoGMI Date: 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept & 5, 12, Oct 2023 Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm GMT Venue: Online - Zoom Participants Only: Access Course Materials Here Rationale Overview GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。 Course Outcomes GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。 01 Generate an understanding of how to develop maritime security strategies that address Africa's unique challenges. 02 Examine the primary features that enhance the sustainability of strategies and action plans or otherwise 03 Explore tools and techniques that can facilitate the implementation of continental, regional and national maritime strategy documents 04 Equip participants with the skill sets necessary to contribute meaningfully to maritime security strategy development processes across Africa 05 Explicate the implications of strategy development processes on the success or failure of national, regional and continental strategies 06 Develop the skills of participants to collaborate with stakeholders and partners toward maritime security strategy development and implementation Course Modules 01 Maritime Security Strategy Theory 02 Assessing Maritime Security Challenges & Opportunities 03 Interagency Coordination and Stakeholder Analysis 04 Ends, Ways, Means 05 Maritime Strategy Implementation 06 Case Study and Course Conclusion Course Beneficiaries GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。 Course Director GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。 First Cohort - 2023 View Bios & Testimonials Lieutenant Commander Kwame Yelbuor Frances Jemimah ​ Anabia-Tiah Muida Issahaque Joseph Aubyn Lietenant Commander Edem Komla Akati Francesca Mercurio Lieutenant Alexandru Hudisteanu Maximus Ashitey Aime Kidimbu Captain (Navy) Mustafa Poyraz Lieutenant Commander Emilio Okyere-Dadzie Yaw Dankwah Amaning-Kwarteng Bernard Bodoho

我們的服務 Services: Programs FACILITATION OF REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO FOSTER MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA REGION. DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY BRIEFS, ARTICLES AND OTHER RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS 國際會議和展覽的組織 制定、審核和驗證公司海上安全計劃 海事安全諮詢服務 監測加納海事領域的活動，包括捕魚、海上貿易和石油勘探 有助於幾內亞灣地區安全、安全和清潔的海事領域的任何其他服務

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Green Maritime Africa Coalition (GMAC): Advancing a Net Zero and Resilient Maritime Future forAfrica Africa stands at the forefront of global maritime transformation with its vast renewable energy resources. By harnessing these resources, the continent is poised to lead global transition to greener maritime practices, fostering economic growth hand in hand with environmental sustainability. This vision led to the launch of the Green Maritime Africa Coalition (GMAC) at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) on December 8, 2023. ​ GMAC is an initiative originated by the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Port State Control for West and Central African Region (Abuja MoU), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the African Shipowners Association with the support of the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns. It serves as a catalyst for continent-wide collaboration, addressing pressing maritime challenges and the global climate crisis. Why GMAC Matters: Environmental Imperative Maritime emissions significantly contribute to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, necessitating immediate action to combat climate change. Global Commitments International agreements, such as the Paris Agreement and IMO's revised 2023 GHG strategy, mandate unified and collaborative efforts to decarbonise the maritime sector. Economic Driver Integral to African economies, the maritime sector fuels trade, employment, and the distribution of essential goods. It is a major off taker of zero emission fuels. Collective Action GMAC's inclusive platform fosters collaboration among governments, private sectors, civil society, and international organisations, facilitating collective change and harnessing opportunities for the benefit of African economies and its people. GMAC aims to: GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。 GoGMI 是在加納註冊成立的非營利組織。它構成了一個“智囊團”，供海洋戰略思想家、實踐者和盟友對影響幾內亞灣地區的戰略海洋事務進行互動、分享想法和研究。該研究所的核心業務是在加納和幾內亞灣整個海洋空間的安全、安保和環境領域進行戰略性海事研究、諮詢和宣傳。 GoGMI 的主要目標是從本土角度開展公認的研究並提供解決方案，從而解決當前該地區海事研究中當地意見和利益代表不足的不平衡問題。 Join Us Today! First name Last name Email Phone Organization Position Country Join Us! Thank you! We’ll be in touch. Together, We Build a Greener and Resilient African Maritime Sector!

Heading Strengthening Counter-Piracy Responses: The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum An article by the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute Shared Awareness – A Starting Point ​ In the past decade, the world has witnessed an evolution of the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime security threat trajectory – an evolution that rendered the region the most dangerous for seafarers. In 2020, all fifty-seven (57) incidents of kidnapping-for-ransom worldwide occurred in the Gulf; and in the first quarter of 2021, the region accounted for nearly half of all reported piracy incidents worldwide, leaving it as the world’s piracy hotspot, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) . ​ What remained clear during this period was that the region presented a unique convolution of enablers for piratical activities, with an inadequate framework for effective maritime regulation and enforcement. In particular, few mechanisms existed for operative dissemination and sharing of information across the broad range of actors involved – a prerequisite to fostering coordinated responses to piracy in the region. Recognising this, the Government of Nigeria and the Inter-regional Coordination Centre (ICC), which represents twenty-one (21) countries in the Gulf of Guinea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a regionally owned forum, aimed at fostering shared awareness and military de-confliction. ​ The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and Shared Awareness and De-confliction (GoG-MCF/SHADE) seeks to create a viable platform for navies, industry partners and other relevant stakeholders from across the Gulf of Guinea and beyond to harmonise counter-piracy efforts and communication in the region under the existing information sharing architecture provided by both the Yaoundé Code of Conduct (YCOC) and the Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security off the Coast of West Africa (BMP-WA). Modus Operandi ​ The GoG-MCF/SHADE functions primarily through plenary sessions, each intended to generate dialogue and result in tangible action steps necessary to foster operational coordination between regional navies and stakeholders within the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime industry. ​ The initiative’s three (3) Working Groups (WG) were formed during the first plenary session across the following thematic areas: Cooperation at Sea (operations), Reporting and Information Sharing and Air De-confliction. ​ The primary purpose of the WG is to identify viable areas for the enhancement of cooperation and de-confliction and to make salient recommendations for each plenary to adopt. To facilitate this, each Working Group includes a subject-matter expert and is chaired by a regional representative. The chart below highlights the major objectives of each of the Working Groups. The SHADE Model has already demonstrated its ability to support the exchange of information between regional and non-regional military forces in countering Somali piracy in the Horn of Africa. Giulia Nicoloso, Critical Maritime Routes Programme Modus Operandi ​ The GoG-MCF/SHADE functions primarily through plenary sessions, each intended to generate dialogue and result in tangible action steps necessary to foster operational coordination between regional navies and stakeholders within the Gulf of Guinea’s maritime industry. ​ The initiative’s three (3) Working Groups (WG) were formed during the first plenary session across the following thematic areas: Cooperation at Sea (operations), Reporting and Information Sharing and Air De-confliction. ​ The primary purpose of the WG is to identify viable areas for the enhancement of cooperation and de-confliction and to make salient recommendations for each plenary to adopt. To facilitate this, each Working Group includes a subject-matter expert and is chaired by a regional representative. The chart below highlights the major objectives of each of the Working Groups. Figure 1: Thematic Working Groups Complementarities ​ The GoG-MCF/SHADE model was designed to work complimentarily with existing information sharing architectures and initiatives in the Gulf of Guinea region, such as the YCOC, BMP-WA and G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea (FoGG). Past Plenaries ​ Since its establishment, the GoG-MCF/SHADE has held five plenary sessions, each complemented by technical Working Group meetings, Working Group chair coordination meetings and plenary session reports. The first four plenaries were held on a bi-monthly cycle; however, a decision has been made to host the plenaries on a tri-monthly cycle going forward. Figure 2: Functional Sessions of the SHADE Model The Fifth Plenary: A Closer Look ​ The fifth plenary presented the first opportunity for the GoG-MCF/SHADE Forum to be convened in-person, facilitating a more active engagement amongst the stakeholders present. The plenary had the theme Sustainability of Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea and provided an opportunity for maritime stakeholders to advocate the need for effective collaboration in the battle against maritime criminality in the region . In attendance were ninety (90) representatives from the sub-region and beyond, making it one of the largest platforms for galvanizing the efforts of stakeholders in operational responses to piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea. Figure 3: Range of Participants: 5th Plenary Session The plenary highlighted, amongst other things, the crucial support of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the G7++ FoGG in advancing the objectives of the forum and facilitating positive interactions. ​ The shipping industry also called for more effective information sharing and interaction between navies operating in the Gulf of Guinea to enhance visibility in the region’s piracy hotspots. The need for such information sharing had to be carefully juxtaposed against a delineation of the roles and responsibilities of different national agencies, while recognising complementarities to avoid a duplication of efforts. ​ Some of the key recommendations resulting from the plenary are indicated below: There is the need for national stakeholders to review and upgrade Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) infrastructure and systems to improve MDA in the Gulf of Guinea. Other relevant stakeholders must also consider the integration of national air assets in enhancing MDA and regional counter-piracy responses. The forum must develop a regular threat assessment for the Gulf of Guinea to facilitate regional naval awareness and industry risk assessment. The GoG-MCF/SHADE should be effectively used to facilitate the joint strategic communications needed to demonstrate regional progress in effectively addressing piracy and armed robbery at sea. Actors at the national level must continue to improve national legislations to ensure a legal finish to piracy prosecutions. The key challenge in the Gulf of Guinea is to effectively integrate all initiatives to address piracy, armed robbery and all maritime criminality into a focused and coordinated effort through the Yaoundé Code of Conduct framework. IMO will continue to play a significant role in facilitating this integration, by maintaining our unstinting support for the Yaoundé Code of Conduct architecture and strengthening capability and capacity. Secretary-General Kitack Lim, International Maritime Organisation - 14th July, 2021 Towards Effective Counter-piracy Responses ​ The Gulf of Guinea is characterised by a complex set of maritime security interventions and initiatives, each aimed at addressing pertinent maritime criminalities such as piracy and armed robbery at sea. The GoG-MCF/SHADE presents a practical opportunity to coordinate efforts by the broad range of stakeholders in the region towards the shared goal of enhancing maritime security. More specifically the SHADE forum has led to the following notable benefits: ​ Facilitation of operational dialogue across the clear-cut thematic areas of the WPs (Air De-confliction, Cooperation at Sea and Information Sharing) resulting in more targeted dialogues across groups with shared maritime security priorities Catalysation of active external stakeholder initiation of effective maritime regulation and enforcement operations, intended to complement other efforts across the region Establishment of operable best practices and mechansims for reporting incidents across regional navies, such as a replication of the Mercury communication platform used within the Indian Ocean through SOLARTA. Of course, the model can only be successful with the full and active participation of regional and international navies, as well as other relevant stakeholders within the Gulf of Guinea in particular, and across the globe at large. As more plenaries are held, it is imperative that action items are effectively implemented and assessed against intended goals, so that lessons learnt can continually feed into a more effective functioning of GoG-MCF/SHADE. [SOLARTA] has gone online, is being used…and has proved to be effective in preventing attacks becoming hostage situations…And that is a big accomplishment in the space of six months. Simon Church, Special Adviser to Forum Co-chairs - 7th February, 2022 …The establishment of…SHADE has enabled working-level stakeholders from the GoG region and outside…to connect and discuss how best to tackle piracy in the area…this has been a catalyst for non-regional stakeholders to step up and initiate effective maritime law enforcement operations… Dr. Bashir Jamoh, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency - 5th May, 2022 1/1 The Institute wishes to acknowledge the GoG-MCF SHADE for granting access to useful resources on the initiative, relevant to the preparation of this article 事件概述 2021 年 4 月 26 日，ICC 雅溫得和尼日利亞宣佈建立一個國際框架，為幾內亞灣的活動提供共同認識和消除衝突。本次活動是該框架的首次會議，稱為幾內亞灣海事合作論壇——SHADE（GOG MCF/SHADE）。這次由幾內亞灣海事研究所 (GOGMI) 主辦的在線會議是應國際刑事法院和尼日利亞海軍的 SHADE 聯合主席的邀請而召開的。 ​ 客座演講者 ​ 國際海事組織秘書長 Kitack Lim 先生 ​ Awwal Zubairu Gambo 中將——尼日利亞海軍參謀長 ​ 海軍少將 Narciso Fastudo – ICC 雅溫得執行董事 ​ Bashir Jamoh 博士，尼日利亞 NIMASA 總幹事/首席執行官 ​ 國際航運公會秘書長 Guy Platten 先生 ​ 查看所有傳記 活動特色 第一節 全會 評論 想像 計劃 演示文稿 第二節 會議將分為2個會議。 上午的會議將正式開幕這一具有歷史意義的全體會議，包括地區和國際政要的歡迎詞。 全體會議聯合主席將通過為 GOG-MCF SHADE 將尋求實現的目標設定願景和計劃來領導第二次會議。代表海上合作（行動）、報告、信息共享和空中衝突解決的三位專門工作組主席將介紹他們實現既定目標的計劃。 GOG-MCF/SHADE 是一次工作會議，旨在製定有意義的行動和措施，從而顯著增加區域和國際海軍、國際航運業和幾內亞灣海事利益相關者之間的海上合作。 海事利益相關者將有機會考慮他們的貢獻可以在哪些方面增加價值。 目標觀眾 聯繫我們 如需更多信息，請通過 info@shade.org 聯繫我們

MARITIME SECURITY INTERVENTIONS AUDIT Background and Rationale It is clear that maritime security debates over the past few decades have centered on the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) – a region considered the most dangerous for seafarers – and the unique conundrum it presents to maritime security cooperation. The Gulf of Guinea is crucial, not only because it is geographically cardinal to maritime trade but also because its strategic significance is largely interwoven with the interests of a large number of actors. The implications of this are as extensive and multifaceted. For instance, while it does imply a multiplicity of interests in enhancing the region’s maritime security, it equally infers the exposure of the region to a more complex set of maritime security threats, as well as a more complex set of responses to these threats. The Gulf is therefore characterised by an intricate nexus of threats and governance challenges that have resulted in varied responses from different levels of actors. From the composite Yaoundé Architecture to the multi-actor G7++ Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, these interventions have emerged in response to the peculiar nature of maritime security challenges faced by the region and are likely to evolve as the dynamics of those challenges change over time. The implications of this proliferation of interventions are two-fold. First, it deepens the need for partnerships and collaborations across a broad range of stakeholders. Second, it heightens elements of informality and experimentation in governance approaches towards attaining shared goals within the region. Whether such an evolution will be beneficial to advancing the multiplex of interests in the region, however, is dependent on a contextual analysis of how their discourses and practices have shaped the maritime security architecture of the region and how various actors deal with the complexities of the region’s maritime security environment. It is also dependent on a credible assessment of how efforts in the region aimed at addressing maritime security concerns can be more effectively coordinated and harnessed towards the attainment of shared interests. A study that incorporates these dynamics could create a much clearer understanding of the suitability of existing frameworks for enhancing maritime security in the region. Areas of Exploration This study seeks to contribute to the limited research on the complexity of maritime security interventions in the Gulf of Guinea, with the ultimate intent of illuminating viable pathways for harmonising collective efforts towards enhancing shared goals. The research questions are categorised under three thematic areas as indicated below: Existing maritime security initiatives/frameworks in the region: What are the range of existing maritime security initiatives in the region and what is their disposition, especially in terms of threat focus? How successful or otherwise have these interventions been in curbing incidents of maritime crime in the region? ​ ​ Evolution of maritime security initiatives/ frameworks in the region: What are the primary reasons for varying maritime security initiatives in the Gulf of Guinea? What has been the evolutionary trajectory of the range of initiatives in the region? How did complexities evolve over time? How have the discourses and practices of actors shaped approaches to maritime security in the region over time? Actor relations and responses What are the power relationships imbued within the cluster of interventions in the region? How are the resulting complexities navigated by state and non-state actors with varying interests in the region? How have the discourse and practices of various actors shaped the maritime security architecture of the region? Are there existing mechanisms to reduce complexities or facilitate coordination amongst existing initiatives, interventions or frameworks? What are the prospects for harmonising the convoluted mix of efforts in the region towards the ultimate end of enhancing maritime security? Phases of the Audit The fundamental aim of this study is to map the range of maritime security initiatives and interventions in the Gulf of Guinea, assess the complexities these have posed to maritime security governance, examine the responses of actors to these complexities and determine whether or not efforts have been successful and can be ultimately harmonised towards enhancing the region’s maritime security. To achieve this, the audit will be conducted along four different phases, depicted in the figure below. Figure 1: Phases of the Audit Major Outputs The Audit has been structured by the Institute to result in a number of notable outputs, each of which will result in substantial contributions to advancing maritime security governance in the Gulf of Guinea and beyond. These are enumerated below: Brief Analytical Papers of Major Interventions Prior to publication of the detailed study report, brief analytical papers on selected maritime security interventions will be disseminated by the Institute as separate publications. Each paper will provide a brief historical backdrop to the intervention in question, explore its scope, examine whether or not the intervention is achieving its primary objectives and investigate practicable pathways to strengthening the ability of these interventions to attain their ultimate goals. ​ 2. Policy Briefs Useful policy actions intended to be included in the detailed report will be shared as quarterly policy briefs for the duration of the Audit. The quarterly briefs will provide direct policy recommendations for addressing gaps within the region’s maritime security architecture. ​ 3. Detailed Report The primary output of the study will be a detailed report of findings, conclusions and recommendations titled The Gulf Complex: An Audit of the Range of Maritime Security Interventions in the Gulf of Guinea. The structured report will serve as a useful reference document for all stakeholders interested in gaining a complete picture of the full range of maritime security interventions in the Gulf of Guinea. Corroborated by infographics and diagrammatic representations, the report will provide a clear picture of cross-linkages between interventions in the region, as well as an analysis of the successes and failures chalked by these interventions. ​ 4. Dissemination Workshop Following the publication of the detailed report, the Institute will conduct a regional workshop to disseminate the findings of the study across a broad range of stakeholders in the region. The workshop will particularly be aimed at enhancing high-level dialogue between policy makers across the region and key actors playing a role in the execution of the myriad of initiatives in the Gulf of Guinea, on pathways to coordinating efforts towards shared regional interests and objectives. ​ 5. Journal Edition: The Gulf Spectrum The Institute began processes towards publication of the first edition of the Gulf Spectrum, a flagship journal intended to provide stakeholders across the Gulf of Guinea and beyond with unique, local perspectives on critical issues surrounding maritime governance, safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea. The first edition of the journal will be published under the theme, Maritime Security Interventions in the Gulf of Guinea and will provide a pathway to collating research and regional voices on the MSIA along three thematic areas: Evolution of maritime security initiatives in the Gulf of Guinea The range of existing initiatives in the region Actor relations and responses The Call for Papers was publicised in the month of September. Afterwards, the Institute, along with the Editorial constituted for the journal, selected eleven abstracts and informed the authors accordingly. The Atlantic Centre has indicated its commitment to provide editorial support for the first edition of the Gulf Spectrum and to contribute towards the organisation of the planned MSIA Conference, where authors will be given the opportunity to present their papers. ​ Audit Outcomes & Impacts The Audit is a crucial first step to demystifying complexities resulting from the convoluted mix of maritime security interventions in the Gulf of Guinea. It is intended to yield an array of short-term outcomes and long-term impacts, as illustrated below. Figure 2: Outcomes & Impacts Methodology The research is expected to be conducted using a mix of methods, ranging from open and explorative qualitative and quantitative approaches , through desktop reviews, interviews, focus-group discussions and stakeholder surveys. Each of these approaches will be segmented according to the various phases of the research as per the figure below. Figure 3: Data Sources Data gathered from each of these sources will undergo rigorous analysis and verification processes such as cross referencing, before being included in the final report. Again, all stakeholders approached for expert interviews, focus group discussions or to participate in stakeholder surveys with be notable actors, stakeholders or implementers within requisite maritime security interventions across the region to ensure that feedback is both credible and relevant. The report will include relevant charts, figures and infographics necessary to adequately convey information gathered. ​ Some of the documents to be reviewed are listed below in the execution of the Audit are listed below: Figure 4: Inexhaustive List of Documentary Sources Research Report: Great Power Competition in the Atlantic GoGMI was confirmed as a key partner with the Atlantic Centre in co-authoring a report on great power competition in the Atlantic. The report aims to address the consequences of non-Atlantic powers present in the Atlantic as its core object of study, in order to best depict the current predicaments the region faces in the short and middle run. ​ GoGMI’s chapter in the report highlights the nature of great power competition within the context of the Gulf of Guinea, as well as how such competition ultimately influences maritime security outcomes in the region.