Training Needs for the Lubombo TFCA

The Lubombo TFCA is an area that spans Swaziland, Mozambiaue and South Africa. The TFCA consists of 5 mini-TFCAs, i.e. Ndumu-Tembe-Futi TFCA is between Mozambique and South Africa (SA); Ponto do Ouro-Kosi Bay Marine and Coastal TFCA is between Mozambique and SA; Nsubane-Pongola TFCA is between SA and Swaziland; Lubombo Conservancy-Goba TFCA is between Mozambique and Swaziland; and Songimvelo-Malolotja TFCA is between SA and Swaziland (recently incorporated into Lubombo TFCA). The development of the TFCA and enabling it to achive full potential in the future relies heavily on the human capital within the area. Human Capital Development (HCD) is a key pillar of success in the Lubombo TFCA. Why? Developing capacity at different levels in the TFCA will contribute to the impact the TFCA can make on Biodiversity Conservation within the TFCA and also the impact the TFCA can have on livelihoods.

i. Vocational training (technical skills) like project management, tourism management, field ranger skills and maintaining area integrity, will improve current management of conservation areas as well as provide capacity for the management of newly established conservation areas (e.g. community conservation areas and the MPMR). In addition, new jobs will be better competed for by people living within the TFCA if they are given the occupational skills to do so. ii. CBNRM and related training will improve understanding and ability from conservatuion managers and communities sides to better co-manage areas and/or how best to consolidate efforts to manage conservation better and with due sensitivity to all components within the TFCA. Capacity building in a holistic and integrated manner as is contemplated in the Training Plan in the Lubombo TFCA will provide a sound platform for developing and maintaining a good practice model for HCD in TFCAs.

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