Introduction

The Directorate is mandated to co-ordinates the formulation, implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation of fisheries policies and legal framework, carry out continuous socio-economic research and evaluation, collect, capture, analyze and disseminate data to end users and stakeholders, manage fishing rights and allocation of fishing quotas, issue licensing of vessels and co-ordinates overall planning of the Ministry.

Division: Policy, Planning and Economics

Sub-Division: Policy

• Co-ordinate policy formulation when need arises.
• Ensure policy implementation at all times.
• Review policies after every five years or when need arises.
• Conduct policy research a year prior to review date.
• Negotiate and promote Namibia’s interests at international fora annually.



Sub-Division: Planning

• Review and formulate ministerial strategic and development plans after five years intervals.
• Ensure that implementation of capital projects is aligned to Annual work plan and Strategic plan.
• Monitor progress of planned activities on quarterly basis.
• Ensure that Ministerial programmes and projects are aligned to the national development priorities.
• Review Strategic Plans and Bi-Annual Progress Reports at set intervals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on developmental budget execution.
• Prepare Ministerial annual report.
• Provide advice to the Ministry and stakeholders when need arises.



Sub-Division: Economics

• Continuously carryout economic research and analyses.
• Appraise socioeconomic performance of the fishing sector annually.
• Participate in international fora annually.
• Undertake socio-economic analysis of the fishing sector’s contribution to the national economy.
• Conduct assessments for harvesting fishing rights and quota
• Provide socio-economic advice on fisheries management.



Sub-Division: Statistics

• Continuously capture and verify fish landings
• Collect, verify and capture employment data annually.
• Analyze and produce fisheries statistical reports on quarterly and annual basis.



Sub-Division: Fisheries Administration

• Administer fishing rights and quota as prescribed in the Marine Resources Act, 2000 (Act no.27 of 2000).
• Issue fishing vessel licenses within two working days.
• Invoice right holders on fees and levies payable on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Produce fees and levies collected reports on annual basis.
• Provide information on fees and levies collected within two working days from date of request.