Improved Protected Area Management and Coastal Fisheries (AGIRAP & PCD)
The Appui à la Gestion Intégrée du Résau des Aires Protégées du Madagascar National Parks (AGIRAP) et Pêche Côtière Durable (PCD) project includes two key components:
Component A: Support for the Integrated Management of the Madagascar National Parks (MNP) Protected Areas Network (AGIRAP), focusing on the conservation and sustainable management of parks and reserves managed by MNP.
Component B: Sustainable Coastal Fisheries (PCD), which aims to provide support for Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) in several coastal regions, in cooperation with NGOs.
The objective is to manage the protected areas and marine natural resources collaboratively with the local population in a sustainable manner, contributing to biodiversity conservation and local development.
Disciplines
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
- Governance, Peace and Social Cohesion
- Climate Action
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Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Madagascar National Parks (MNP) funded by KfW Development Bank
Duration
From 2024 to 2028
Location
Madagascar
Project Activities
Component A: AGIRAP
Dorsch Impact supports the 5 principal axes of the Strategic Development Plan of MNP:
- Axis 1: Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Conservation
- Axis 2: Co-management, Development, and Safeguard
- Axis 3: Financial Sustainability and Partnerships
- Axis 4: Governance and Management
- Axis 5: Reputation and Accountability
Component B: Sustainable Coastal Fisheries (PCD)
- Offering co-management services for Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) and supporting legislative development for LMMA co-management.
- Promoting sustainable mariculture and aquaculture and strengthening partnerships for sustainable fishing and ecotourism; Promoting alternative income-generating activities to reduce reliance on coastal fishing and supporting sustainable coastal fishing and improving market access for marine products.
- Facilitating knowledge exchange and networking among LMMA managers.
Support Services for Administrative and Financial Management (Components A and B)
- Assisting with fund replenishment mechanisms and conducting audits.
- Supporting comprehensive budget management for MNP and partner NGOs.
- Providing advisory services to structure administrative and financial monitoring, working closely with the management control team and internal auditors to strengthen internal controls.
- Reviewing procurement policies and enhancing team competencies while supporting the development of efficient procurement processes and guidelines.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
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