Data & Information Strategy - MFMR
DATA AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Introduction
This strategy guides the work of the Namibian Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Working Group in establishing and implementing MSP in Namibia and developing the first marine spatial plan. It sets out what will be done to ensure appropriate data and information is available for the purpose of MSP, and what will be done to ensure this data and information is managed in line with the best possible standards for its immediate use and in the long term. The strategy is a public document that intends to contribute to the transparency of the MSP process.
Legal Framework
- Marine Act, 2000 (Act 27 of 2000)
- Marine Regulations Relating to the Exploitation of Marine Resources
- Marine Resources Policy, 2004 - White Paper
- Application for Registration as Importer of Live Aquatic Organisms, Aquatic Organism Products or other Commodities
- Policy Statement (guidelines) for the Granting of Rights to Harvest Marine Resources and Allocation of Quota Revised
- Aquaculture Act