Appraisal of the Marine Aquaculture Policy Implementation Plan (2009 2014) of the Republic of South Africa
Vision
The creation of: An internationally competitive, technology-based industry with a broad base of participation.
Mission
To provide a tool with which clear direction can be given to the required actions for the achievement of the policy objectives.
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Structure of Implementation Plan
Broad Objective Specific Program Specific Tasks
Resources
Responsibility
Potential Pitfall
Time Frame
Roles
Participants
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Properties of the implementation plans
Not close ended but open to addition for improvement Service oriented and not restrictive Leads design and implementation of strategies Links all government agencies and private sector organisations involved in marine aquaculture Covers all areas and levels of the sector (subsistence to market chain) Tailored to the needs of marine Aquaculture Constant updates: Internally and externally (Participatory)
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Strategic Overview
Ecosystem Health Growth and Profitability Participation and Inclusion Promotes Transformation Promote Transparency Encourage inter-governmental collaboration
OBJECTIVES
Breathe life to the policy via clear actions Respond to the development requirements of marine aquaculture sector via clear cut actions Using time frame to provide guidance Guide organisations involved Give specific human and financial resources required Determine and analyse pitfalls of specific programmes and actions
Policy Directives
Enabling environment for growth of marine aquaculture in S/Africa Transformation and broad participation Avoiding Adverse environmental impacts Increase the number of cultured species
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Organisational Hierarchy
DEAT:MCM -DEAT:EQP - DOA - DTI -Treasury etc.
Other National Agencies
Provincial
Local government
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Roles
1. DEAT-EQP continues to administer the NEMA regulations (EIA). 2. DEAT-B&C administer the NEMA-Biodiversity Act, 2004. 3. DoA Provision of animals health and veterinary services 4. DTI Business support, investment promotion and trade a. Facilitation of finance and incentives for industry 5. DLA - Identification and zonation of sites (land)
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Roles
6. DST Research and technology transfer 7. DoH Food safety and public health requirements for aquaculture products 8. DWAF - Water resource planning and authorisation 9. National Treasury - Funding of projects 10. Public Enterprises a. Transnet allocation of sea space with commercial ports b. National House of Traditional Leaders facilitate access to land c. SABS - Ensure food safety
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Provincial Departments
1. Environment - Issuing of Record of Decision (RoDs) for EIAs 2. Economic Development - Provide/facilitate funding, setting up projects or other support (training for SMMEs) 3. DoA - Provide animal health and veterinary services 4. DoH - Ensure that food safety and public health requirements are met
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Local Government
1. Municipalities Zonation of land. 2. Municipalities ensure that food safety and public health requirements are adhered to. 3. Municipalities - Assist with sampling for shell fish monitoring programme. 4. SALGA to ensuring integration of aquaculture in municipal IDPs.
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Programme
Actions
Time Frame
Approach
Pitfalls
No baseline information Complexities in regulation & incentives Cost of infrastructure Legal issues Tight timeframes Outcome based deliberations Mandating participants Equity in incentives/attractiv e incentives Direction provided by industry
Determine location of MAZs Design & provide Incentives 1. Establishment of Declare MAZs Aquaculture Promote and Development populate MAZs Zones (ADZ) Determine funding agencies Study designed incentives for AD Packaging existing incentives Design specific incentives for MAZs
2009 - 2014
Participatory
2. Marine Aquaculture Incentives
2009 - 2011
Participatory
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Programme
3. Enabling Regulatory Environment
4. Marine Aquaculture Services
Actions Evaluation of current programmes and needs Export and import permission process is streamlined Monitoring and compliance system is improved Propound service needs Make service framework and approach Provide key services
Time Frame
Approach
2009 - 2011
Participatory
Pitfalls Complicated interdepartmental regulations International import regulations Practicality and affordability of monitoring
2009 - 2014
Participatory
Difference in needs between old and new entrants Nonmarginalization of the private sector in free market Accommodate specific agency mandates
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Programme 5. Health Management
Actions Form group to handle health Mgt.
Time Frame 2009 - 2014
Approach Participatory with Task teams
Look into regulatory issues Make strategic framework with explicit health Mgt. objectives Research into health Mgt. Training in health Mgt. Provide health Mgt. services to marine Aq. 6. Intergovernmental Establish MAAF Coordination / Create synergy in Cooperative industry liason Governance Alignment of policies
Pitfalls Regular meetings Task teams activities must translate to action Broad industry participation Coordination of research activities Internationality of training
2009 - 2014
Participatory
Alignment of legislation
Less important stakeholders may hamper process Mandatory full attendance at meetings Dedicated attention to forum issues Fragmented policy and development plans Slow legal reform process
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Programme 7. Education, Training and Skills Development
Actions Time Frame Elucidate skill 2009-2014 and training needs Structure training programmes Lend trainees a helping hand
Approach Participatory
Pitfalls Require accommodation of needs of all levels Need for dedicated officer within lead organization Accountability & equity in scholarships Sensitivity of intervention to diversity in audience Monitor effects and ensure widespread impact Industry and development oriented research
8. Awareness, communications and dissemination
Communications are improved Present Aq. As income generating venture Promote local use of Aq. Products Promote sustainability and Envt. Mgt
2009 - 2014
Participatory
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Programme 9. Marine Aquaculture Research
Actions Aquaculture Research steering committee Determine research needs and plan research Create research capacity Enhance research
Time Frame 2009 - 2014
Approach Participatory
Pitfalls Importance of representation and attendance in committee meetings Research must encompass needs of old and new entrants and tailored to industry needs Qualification of appointed person Equity in research fund allocation Tools must not create Admin & regulatory burden Research focused on industry needs Clear cut enforcement procedures Prevent straining of relationships in industry via cooperation Sensitivity to press reports (-ve reports)
10. Environmental Matters
Make envtal. Dev and Mgt. tools Envtal. Research Enforcement Public Relations Improved envtal. Mgt
2009 - 2014
Participatory
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Programme
Actions
Time Frame 2009 - 2014
Approach Participatory
Pitfalls Stimulate investors and existing participants to form partnerships Intricacies of hatcheries and private operations
11. Equitability in Transformation resource allocation Give incentives Encourage partnerships
Other activities
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Classification/Budget of the action plan
Governance Programme Responsibility No.(s)* 1 2 3 4 5 Environmental Implications Socio-Economic Benefits/Risks Food Quality and Safety Biosecurity Animal Welfare 1, 10 2,3,6,7,8,9,11 4,5 5 5 Total Costs (S/A Rand) 11,160,000.00 33,700,000.00 4,150,000.00 3,450,000.00 3,450,000.00
*Refers to the programme serial No.s from preceding table
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Monitoring and Reporting
timely collection, reporting and dissemination of reliable information about the implementation plan Aquaculture manager / coordinator within DEAT: MCM (Responsibility)
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Progress parameters
Completed programmes and actions Current programmes and actions Future programmes and actions How do the programmes and actions meet the timeframes in the implementation plan
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Progress parameters (Contd)
How do the programmes and actions meet the budgets in the implementation plan Capacity and human resource matters Cooperation received and required Review of the implementation programmes and actions Effects on industry growth and development.
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Revision
Rapid review of implementation plan and compilation of addendum of any programme or action amendments Late 2009 and Late 2010 2012: Compilation of new implementation plan for the period 2013 2015.
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Stakeholders
Government Private Sector Communities Researchers and Academics NGOs Experts Target not Clearly mentioned
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Planning Elements
Time Frame: 2009 2014 Specific Programmes: 11 specific programmes Activities: Each programme has several activities Resources: Resources are spelt out- both Human and Financial
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Conclusion
The plan considered in strong terms three of the core areas of Aquaculture governance responsibility: Environment, Socio-economics, Food quality and safety. Animal welfare and biosecurity are not strongly considered. Developed based on needs of the industry Success depends on will and implementation as well as the stakeholders involved.
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Thank You
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