Report - Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia - NRE

1.2.22. PMU - Improved management of consultants and their projectinputsThe PMU give urgent attention to the resolution of outstanding reports andpayments made for completed work. The PMU maximise DMPM learningbenefits from the consultants.1.2.23. DMPM/PMU– use the skills of senior staff to enhance capacitybuilding and mentor staffDMPM should utilise the skill and experience of their own senior staff to trainand motivate other DMPM staff in marine park management and operationse.g. reef monitoring, local engagement, communicating with visitors etc.This approach should be built into the remainder of the project to magnifythe impact of the project training.Induction Training and capacity building for all DMPM staff for ecosystemmanagement training and management responsibilities including ensuringall staff know the basic function and purpose of the department and its coralreef ecosystem.Current enforcement activities of the department is too fisheries focused andshould extend to include tourism operators – this in turn will help strengthenthese relationships.1.2.24. PMU – capture success storiesSuccesses of the project should be systematically recorded for the purposesof lesson learning during and at the conclusion of the project.1.3. Proposals for future directions underlining mainobjectives.1.3.1. DMPM1.3.2. DMPMDMPM consider how they will systematically institutionalise the lessonslearned from the projectDMPM consider how the integrated planning and the communityconsultation approach could be further developed – consideration of futurepossibilities could include co-management and locally managed marineareas.ix