Governance Beyond Fishrot: The Casefor Transparency in Quota Allocations
There is a growing demand for increased transparency in Namibia's fisheries sector regarding quota allocations and management data. Stakeholders argue that the current lack of accessible information hinders public understanding and economic accountability.
Why it matters
Transparency in natural resource management is vital for preventing corruption and ensuring sustainable economic development.
There is growing concern that the Namibian public, media, educational institutions, and sections of civil society have limited access to up-to-date fisheries-related information, including scientific, economic, policy, quota allocations, and compliance-related reports.
Advocacy for transparency in governance is presented as a matter of public interest.
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