INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK RELEVANT TO HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICTS
INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION AND COORDINATION
Does the law provide for mandatory coordination among authorities involved in decision-making processes?
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79: An appropriate authority shall consult the Agency in the preparation of any plan relating to forestry, fisheries, wildlife, water or any other natural resource.
Section 4 (extract)-"The following principles shall apply to wildlife conservation and management— [...](c) wildlife conservation and management shall be integrated, because all the elements of the environment are linked and inter-related; (d) the equitable and effective participation of local communities and traditional leaders shall be promoted taking into account their interest and needs;[...] "
Section 5 (extract)-(2) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the functions of the Department are to —(b) in partnership with local communities, share the responsibilities of management in Community Partnership Parks and Game Management Areas; (j) in partnership with local communities, grant hunting concessions to hunting outfitters and non-consumptive tourism operators in Game Management Areas; (r) co-operate with persons and organisations with an interest in the activities of the Department and are prepared to assist the Department on a voluntary basis and comply with the requirements set by the Ministry;
Does the law identify the cases and matters for which institutional coordination is mandatory?
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2: Interpretations- "Authorized Officer" means a wildlife police officer, a police officer of the rank of inspector or above, a community scout or an honorary wildlife police officer.
76(1) (c ): An owner of any livestock lawfully grazed or herded upon land leased by any other person or held under customary law, whether the lands are fenced or enclosed or not, or an employee of the owner of any livestock; shall kill a game animal, non-game animal or protected animal that is identified as causing or has caused material damage to the land, building, crops or livestock, as the case may be, and a report shall be made to the nearest authorized officer.
Does the law define procedures and/or mechanisms through which coordination can be achieved?
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2: Interpretations- "Authorized Officer" means a wildlife police officer, a police officer of the rank of inspector or above, a community scout or an honorary wildlife police officer.
76(1) (c ): An owner of any livestock lawfully grazed or herded upon land leased by any other person or held under customary law, whether the lands are fenced or enclosed or not, or an employee of the owner of any livestock; shall kill a game animal, non-game animal or protected animal that is identified as causing or has caused material damage to the land, building, crops or livestock, as the case may be, and a report shall be made to the nearest authorized officer.
Does the law ensure there is no duplication/overlap of institutional coordinating bodies?
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Do coordination mechanisms include subsidiary entities? (i.e. coordination mechanisms at the local level)
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