Nyae Nyae, N?a Jaqna focus on governance

ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKThe Nyae Nyae and N?a Jaqna conservancies will, during the first half of 2022, focus on vital activities like their constitution review, conflict management, and gender and youth participation. This in addition to general financial and management support.The European Union has been funding the Nyae Nyae Development Foundation of Namibia (NNDFN) to provide support to these two conservancies with the aim to improve their governance and inclusiveness.This three-year project started in February 2020 and will run until January 2023.However, according to the foundation, the pandemic has delayed and complicated both the planning and implementation of activities in the conservancies.For large parts of last year, there were travel restrictions in place, and even outside those periods, the organisation shifted focus to the provision of distant support.“This was done to minimise exposure and protect the relatively isolated communities from potential Covid-19 infections.”In addition, there were personnel changes in the conservancies, as well as major shifts in the management committees of both conservancies.This meant that much of the training of committees and office-bearers had to be started from scratch, according to the foundation.Essential supportDespite these challenges, the NNDFN provided essential support and activities, which resulted in important achievements in the conservancies.Both conservancies successfully held their annual general meetings towards the end of last year, with all necessary compliance documents and systems in place.These include an annual budget, financial report, work plan, conservancy report, election report, benefit distribution plan and report, and a game management utilisation report.The foundation also assisted the conservancies in successfully accessing and implementing Covid-19 emergency grants provided by the tourism ministry.“This has helped them to continue essential activities despite a loss of income.”Some staff issues were resolved, staff management analyses were conducted, and the conservancies are working towards better systems for staff management, the NNDFN said.“Communication problems and strategies have been discussed and addressed during meetings and training workshops, and small but important changes are being implemented.”ellanie@namibiansun.com

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