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.
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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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Broad Objective
Specific Program
Specific Tasks
Time Frame
Resources
Roles
Responsibility
Participants
Potential Pitfall
Structure of Implementation Plan
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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
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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
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Policy DirectivesEnabling environment for growth
of marine aquaculture in S/AfricaTransformation and broad
participationAvoiding Adverse environmental
impactsIncrease the number of cultured
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Organisational Hierarchy
DEAT:MCM
- DEAT:EQP- DOA- DTI- Treasury etc.
Provincial
Local government
Other National Agencies
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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)
Roles
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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
Roles
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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
1. Establishment of Aquaculture Development Zones (ADZ)
Determine location of MAZ’s
2009 - 2014 Participatory
No baseline informationComplexities in regulation & incentivesCost of infrastructureLegal issuesTight timeframes
Design & provide IncentivesDeclare MAZ’sPromote and populate MAZ’s
2. Marine Aquaculture Incentives
Determine funding agencies
2009 - 2011 Participatory
Outcome based deliberationsMandating participantsEquity in incentives/attractive incentivesDirection provided by industry
Study designed incentives for ADPackaging existing incentivesDesign specific incentives for MAZ’s
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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls
3. Enabling Regulatory
Environment
Evaluation of current programmes and needs
2009 - 2011 Participatory
Complicated inter-departmental regulationsInternational import regulationsPracticality and affordability of monitoring
Export and import permission process is streamlinedMonitoring and compliance system is improved
4. Marine Aquaculture
Services
Propound service needs
2009 - 2014 Participatory
Difference in needs between old and new entrantsNon-marginalization of the private sector in free marketAccommodate specific agency mandates
Make service framework and approachProvide key services
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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls5. Health
Management Form group to handle health Mgt.
2009 - 2014 Participatory with Task teams
Regular meetingsTask teams activities must translate to actionBroad industry participationCoordination of research activitiesInternationality of training
Look into regulatory issuesMake strategic framework with explicit health Mgt. objectivesResearch into health Mgt.Training in health Mgt.Provide health Mgt. services to marine Aq.
6. Intergovernmental Coordination / Cooperative Governance
Establish MAAF 2009 - 2014 Participatory Less important stakeholders may hamper processMandatory full attendance at meetingsDedicated attention to forum issuesFragmented policy and development plansSlow legal reform process
Create synergy in industry liasonAlignment of policies
Alignment of legislation
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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls7. Education, Training and
Skills Development
Elucidate skill and training needs
2009-2014 Participatory Require accommodation of needs of all levelsNeed for dedicated officer within lead organizationAccountability & equity in scholarships
Structure training programmesLend trainees a helping hand
8. Awareness, communications
and dissemination
Communications are improved
2009 - 2014 Participatory Sensitivity of intervention to diversity in audienceMonitor effects and ensure widespread impactIndustry and development oriented research
Present Aq. As income generating venturePromote local use of Aq. ProductsPromote sustainability and Envt. Mgt
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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls9. Marine Aquaculture
Research Aquaculture Research steering committee
2009 - 2014 Participatory Importance of representation and attendance in committee meetingsResearch must encompass needs of old and new entrants and tailored to industry needsQualification of appointed personEquity in research fund allocation
Determine research needs and plan researchCreate research capacityEnhance research
10. Environmental Matters
Make envtal. Dev and Mgt. tools
2009 - 2014 Participatory Tools must not create Admin & regulatory burdenResearch focused on industry needsClear cut enforcement proceduresPrevent straining of relationships in industry via co-operationSensitivity to press reports (-ve reports)
Envtal. ResearchEnforcementPublic RelationsImproved envtal. Mgt
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Programme Actions Time Frame Approach Pitfalls
11. Transformation
Equitability in resource allocation
2009 - 2014 Participatory Stimulate investors and existing participants to form partnershipsIntricacies of hatcheries and private operations
Give incentivesEncourage partnerships
Other activities
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Classification/Budget of the action plan Governance
ResponsibilityProgramme No.
(s)*Total Costs (S/A
Rand)
1 Environmental Implications
1, 10 11,160,000.00
2 Socio-Economic Benefits/Risks
2,3,6,7,8,9,11 33,700,000.00
3 Food Quality and Safety
4,5 4,150,000.00
4 Biosecurity 5 3,450,000.00
5 Animal Welfare 5 3,450,000.00
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*Refers to the programme serial No.s from preceding table
timely collection, reporting and dissemination of reliable information about the implementation plan
Aquaculture manager / coordinator within DEAT: MCM (Responsibility)
Monitoring and Reporting
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Progress parametersCompleted 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 (Cont’d)
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
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RevisionRapid 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
GovernmentPrivate SectorCommunitiesResearchers and AcademicsNGO’sExpertsTarget not Clearly mentioned
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Planning Elements
Time Frame: 2009 – 2014Specific Programmes: 11 specific
programmesActivities: Each programme has several
activitiesResources: 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 industrySuccess depends on will and
implementation as well as the stakeholders involved.
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Thank You
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