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OECD Working Group on the Marine Economy

The OECD launched the work of the STI Ocean Economy Group for the first time in 2013.STI Ocean Economy Group), with the aim of developing prospective studies and knowledge in multi-sectoral and cross-cutting areas of the economy of the sea. Until then, marine and maritime issues were dealt with in the OECD on a sectoral basis, as a sub-theme in broader groups, and in the shipbuilding group, entirely dedicated to a maritime activity. To our knowledge, this is the only group of its kind in a multilateral cooperation institution, to which the OECD seal of reference is added.

National participation in this OECD working group has been ensured from the outset by FCT and the Directorate-General for Maritime Policy (DGPM), with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (FCG) taking part in its first cycle. FCT is represented in this working group by the Oceano Program in collaboration with the Studies and Planning Division. In addition to Portugal, countries such as the USA, Canada, China, Norway, Italy and South Korea, among others, have participated in this group.

The work of this group is carried out in accordance with a 2-year work plan discussed in advance with the group of countries that decide to take part. The OECD's work is ensuring the standardization of analysis methodologies, allowing for comparability between countries and regions in the future, and is also highlighting trends that only studies of this scope can show. The work of this group has already led to the publication of several important and influential reports at international level (see below under useful links).

Representatives:

FCT Involvement:

  • Involvement of Portuguese experts in workshops and studies;
  • Sharing of Portugal's experience in characterizing the economy of the Sea using national accounts methodologies and its possible application in the characterization of indicators in Marine Sciences and Technologies;
  • National contribution to OECD publications;
  • Co-organization of international events;
  • Annual financial contribution;
  • Support to delegates for participation in meetings.

Useful links:

Initiative accompanied by the FCT Ocean Program.