2011/2012
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Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry
ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Vision
“ To be recognized as the leading contributor to food security, agro-production competitiveness, increased and equitable access to our natural resources for improved livelihood, wellbeing and wealth for all.”
Mission
“ To promote and manage the sustainable utilization and development of agricultural, water and forestry resources for a prosperous Namibia through stakeholder partnerships.”
Mandate
“ To promote, develop, manage and utilize agriculture, water and forestry.”
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TABLE OF CONTENT
ACRONYMS/ ABBRIVIATIONS.....................................................................................................................3 FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND FORESTRY...................................6 FOREWORD BY THE MINISTER....................................................................................................................8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY...............................................................10 ORGANOGRAM.............................................................................................................................................13 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE OF EXTENSION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES........................................................15 DIRECTORATE OF VETERINARY SERVICES...........................................................................................22 DIRECTORATE OF PLANNING....................................................................................................................28 DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING......................................................33 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS AND FORESTRY DIRECTORATE OF WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.......................................................................40 DIRECTORATE OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION