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NACOMA Project - Preparation phaseRapid Assessment of the Development Plans, Biodiversity Conservation Projects and Socio-Economic Situation of the Namib Coastal Regionscan be used in policy making processes. A popular version of the coastal profiles should be prepared forwider dissemination, as well as an overarching report that presents the profile of the entire coast.6.2.2. Sub-component 2: Targeted Investment ProjectsActivity 2.1 Establish mechanism for selection, approval and monitoring of targeted investmentsThe mechanism that should be established for NACOMA targeted investments was discussed in theNACOMA Preparation Workshop 109 and will be refined during the drafting of the Project Brief (Figure5). The structure composed of the Regional ICZMC (endorsing body) and the Targeted InvestmentCommittee at the PMU (approving body) will be established. The Project Steering Committee will actas a periodic monitoring body.Targeted Investments Committee at PMU(approving body)Regional ICZMC(endorsing body)Project Steering Committee(periodic monitoring)Project Proponents(proposing entities)Figure 5 Mechanism for Targeted Investments ProposalsAn Environmental Management Plan (EMP) will be prepared that will ensure as far as possible thatprojects funded under the third component of NACOMA will in fact achieve their goal as far aspossible. This Plan will consist of sets of criteria and guidelines that will describe the process, roles andresponsibilities for identifying, preparing, reviewing, approving and supervising physical investments.ToR for this activity have been prepared during the preparation phase.The mechanism for selection and monitoring of projects should be transparent and guided by the criteriadeveloped in Activity 2.1. Projects should be in line with NACOMA’s objectives and target biodiversityhotspots, as well as the national and regional vision for the coast. Activities that increase the flow ofbenefits from the sustainable use of coastal ecosystems and that promote community involvement andownership should be encouraged. Community-based activities, especially those that encouragediversification of economic activities in the region, should also be encouraged, as well as joint venturesthat involve the private sector and communities. Most importantly, targeted activities shoulddemonstrate results on the ground, be cost-effective and ensure sustainability in the long term.Mechanisms should be created to ensure geographical distribution while at the same time addressing thekey gaps and capitalising on the opportunities in biodiversity conservation that have been identified foreach region. While the key factor in terms of funding distribution should be the benefits for biodiversityconservation, consideration should be taken of the fact that certain regions are more advanced in termsof knowledge, planning and management of natural resources. The capacity building programmeoutlined in Report “Analysis of the Institutional Capacity of the Namib Coast Regional Councils in109 Mufeti, T., F. Odendaal, R. Garcia, J. Oranje and I.Kauvee, 2004. NACOMA Preparation Workshop – WorkshopProceedings. Swakopmund, 11-13 August 2004.57