Statusrapport
Bazaruto Multiple Resource Use Project, 2001-2005 and Bazaruto Community Based Natural Resource Management Project, 2003-2005 Mid-term Internal Review
The report presents the findings of an internal progress review of two complementary projects being implemented within the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park (BANP) in Mozambique: the Multiple Resource Use Project (MRUP) 2001-2005 funded by WWF-Switzerland, and the Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) project 2003-2007 (funding secured for 2003-2005 from WWF-Norway/Norad). The MRUP supports park administration and management as well implementation of the Park Management Plan, whereas the CBNRM project focuses on improvement of social well-being in the BANP through active participation of community-based organisations in the protection, management and sustainable use natural resources together with the management authority (DNAC) and private sector partners. Implementation of activities related to both projects is carried out by means of a tripartite partnership between the Park Administration, WWF and FNP (a local NGO). A main issue for the review was that over the last two years the BANP has experienced considerable development pressures from the private sector. A number of inappropriate infrastructure developments have been planned or implemented, and the management plan has not been adhered to. There are concerns that such developments might have negative impacts on conservation goals. This has contributed to strained relationships between key stakeholders including Government agencies, including the BANP administration, WWF, FNP, private sector and community participants.