SESEP Enterprise - A ZMBF-led initiative building opportunity across Zanzibar's blue economy
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A new vision for Zanzibar's blue economy

From coastal potential to global opportunity.

Connecting seaweed farmers, post-harvest hubs, processing, product innovation and markets — creating a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable ocean economy.

Explore the SESEP value chain Discover our flagship centre
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Coastal LivelihoodsCommunities at the heart
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Ocean StewardshipResponsible use of resources
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Value & InnovationFrom raw materials to products
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Market ConnectionsLocal to international opportunity
About SESEP

A connected vision for Zanzibar's blue economy.

SESEP is a ZMBF-led social-enterprise initiative designed to connect people, ideas, production and opportunity. It brings together farmers, entrepreneurs, industry, researchers and institutions to create more value from Zanzibar's marine resources.

Our ambition goes beyond raw-material production: strengthening coastal livelihoods, improving quality, encouraging innovation and developing pathways to competitive markets.

How the model works ↗
Community participationSkills, livelihoods and supply
Quality & innovationBetter products and processes
Market accessCommercial pathways and growth
Concept image of SESEP coastal facilities
Local value. Wider reach.Connecting Zanzibar's marine potential with sustainable enterprise.
The engine of SESEP

THE SESEP VALUE CHAIN

Five connected stages designed to turn Zanzibar's marine resources into sustainable livelihoods, quality products and commercial opportunity.

Coastal setting and livelihoods
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Farmers & Producers

Community participation, sustainable cultivation, training and dependable supply relationships.

Coastal infrastructure illustration
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Collection & Hubs

Organised aggregation, handling, drying, grading, traceability and quality improvement.

Laboratory and product research
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Processing & R&D

Quality-led value addition, applied research, product development and manufacturing pathways.

SESEP proposed product concepts
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Products & Brands

Innovative offerings for food, wellness, personal care, agriculture and industrial use.

Retail and market engagement
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Markets & Growth

Retail, partnerships, business-to-business channels and domestic and export ambitions.

A connected system where value is created across every stage — and more of that value can remain in Zanzibar.

Innovation with purpose

New products. New markets. New possibilities.

SESEP envisions a pipeline of seaweed- and marine-inspired products, supported by research, quality systems, responsible sourcing and commercial partnerships.

Food & beveragesCosmetics & personal careAgriculture & aquacultureMarine ingredientsResearch & development
Explore collaboration ↗
Illustrative proposed SESEP product range
Flagship destination

Mariam H. Mwinyi Centre of Excellence.

A proposed destination where Zanzibar's marine heritage, hands-on education, research, entrepreneurship and visitor experiences come together — giving SESEP's wider enterprise a public-facing home.

Explore the Fumba Town vision ↗
Conceptual rendering of the SESEP Mariam H. Mwinyi Centre

People. Heritage. Innovation.

A place to learn, connect and discover.

Discover the experiences ↓
Conceptual museum gallery interior

Museum galleries

Discover Zanzibar's ocean heritage through immersive exhibits.

Conceptual marine practical laboratory

Practical laboratories

Hands-on marine science, learning and discovery.

Conceptual conference and event hall

Conferences & events

Bring together ideas, research, business and partnerships.

Conceptual museum retail and gift shop

Retail & gift shop

Celebrate locally inspired products, creativity and enterprise.

Conceptual beachfront restaurant and cafe

Restaurant & café

Enjoy Zanzibar's food culture and coastal hospitality.

Conceptual coastal garden experience

Gardens & coastal experiences

Explore nature, relax and connect with the ocean.

A new destination on Zanzibar's coast

Coming soon
to Fumba Town.

The proposed Mariam H. Mwinyi Centre of Excellence is planned for Fumba Town — envisioned as a place where heritage, education, innovation and coastal experiences meet.

Register your interest ↗Illustrative image inspired by the Fumba Town masterplan. It is not a verified photograph of the project site or completed development.
Knowledge hub & downloads

EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES.

Download background materials, explore the SESEP vision and share it with potential partners. Documents are provided for information and discussion.

PDF · FACT SHEET

SESEP Overview

A concise introduction to SESEP, its five-stage value chain and the proposed Mariam H. Mwinyi Centre of Excellence.

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PDF · BACKGROUND PRESENTATION

SESEP Board Presentation

Supporting project presentation material for background reading and stakeholder discussions.

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WORD · ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

Investment Prospectus

An illustrative investment prospectus example. Financial assumptions are not an approved funding offer or final project budget.

↓ Download Word

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Build the future with us

Partner in Zanzibar's next wave of opportunity.

We welcome dialogue with organisations and investors interested in sustainable production, quality infrastructure, innovation, education, markets and the proposed flagship destination.

InvestorsIndustry & BuyersResearch & EducationDevelopment PartnersTourism & Culture

Let's start a conversation.

Connect with the SESEP team about partnerships, collaboration or the proposed Centre.

✉  info@sesep.co.tz ↗↗  www.sesep.co.tzPowered by Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation (ZMBF).