Drivers of Blue Economy in Asia and Pacific Island Countries: An Empirical Investigation of Tourism and Fisheries Sectors
Bhattacharya, Poulomi; Dash, Aruna Kumar | July 2020
Abstract
This study examines the determinants of blue economy activities, namely tourism and fisheries, in 21 Asia and Pacific island countries during the period 1996 to 2016. Using a panel data model, it was found that the size of the blue economy positively depends on the gross fixed capital formation and access to electricity in Asia and Pacific island countries. We find that the size of the blue economy has responded positively to sustainable ocean management policies. Hence, our findings support the need for, and effectiveness of, the implementation of sustainable ocean governance policies in the Asia and Pacific island region, which can further strengthen the growth of these island countries.
Citation
Bhattacharya, Poulomi; Dash, Aruna Kumar. 2020. Drivers of Blue Economy in Asia and Pacific Island Countries: An Empirical Investigation of Tourism and Fisheries Sectors. © Asian Development Bank Institute. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/12252.Keywords
Aquaculture Development
Development Economics
Export Development
Regional Development
Fishing Industry
Fishery Industry
Tourism
Fishery development
Economic development
Development potential
Fishery projects
Local Industry
Fishery Economics
Fishery Product Processing
Food trade
Food industry and trade
Fishery products
Economic development projects
Developing countries
Developing island countries
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