Final Technical Report - ACP Fish II

In carrying out the assignment, the consultant is expected to liaise with the aforementionedprogrammes or institutions when appropriate, in order to gather relevant information and to ensurecooperation with the projects/programmes and to avoid overlapping of activities. Representativesof the programmes/projects will be also involved in the consultation and validation process, whenrelevant.2. OBJECTIVE, PURPOSE & EXPECTED RESULTS2.1. Overall objectiveThe overall objective of the project of which this contract is a part is to contribute to the sustainableand equitable management of fisheries in ACP regions, thus leading to poverty alleviation andimproving food security. The specific objective of the Programme is to strengthen fisheries sectoralpolicy development and implementation in ACP countries.2.2. PurposeThe purpose of this contract is to support the DPPE of MFMR of Namibia in devising theManagement Plan for the Hake Fishery (MPHF), thus reinforcing its capacity to achieve theecological sustainability and economic profitability of the fishery.2.3. Results to be achieved by the ConsultantThe Consultant will achieve the following results: A draft MPHF is devised in a participatory manner with input from stakeholders throughconsultative meetings and a workshop. A final version of the MPHF is devised and validated in a workshop by stakeholders.3. ASSUMPTIONS & RISKS3.1. Assumptions underlying the project interventionThe need for the elaboration of the MPHF in Namibia has been clearly identified as priority sincethe first needs assessment workshop for Southern African Countries held in Maputo duringNovember 2009. Consultation with Fisheries Administration’s (FA) designated Focal Point (FP)and a visit to the country confirmed this need. The assumption is that the beneficiary state andstakeholders are well aware of the intervention and are prepared to allocate official hours to itsimplementation.Since ACP FISH II is a demand-driven Programme, it is expected that counterpart institutions willtake all measures necessary to ensure the fulfilment of their obligations and responsibilities as setforth under this project. Failure to meet that requirement is likely to result in the project notachieving the expected results.3.2. RisksRisks for implementation of this contract are minimised, since the intervention has been indentifiedin cooperation with the FAs and endorsed by them. However a sudden change in the political will2008 Page 4 of 1108 - BII - Terms of Reference.doc