Wildlife Management
As per Article 116 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Commnity, the EAC Partner States undertake to develop a collective and co-ordinate policy for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of wildlife and other tourist sites in the Community, which entails:
- Harmonising their policies for the conservation of wildlife within and outside protected areas
- Exchanging information and adopt common policies on wildlife management and development
- Co-ordinating efforts in controlling and monitoring encroachment and poaching activities
Ongoing activities:
- Harmonisation of wildlife policies
- Creation of a Regional Wildlife Conservation Information Management System
Future activities:
- Development of a protocol on a regional approach toward regional and international treaties/agreements on wildlife
- A forum for heads of wildlife research institutes to formulate ways of collaborating and share information
Objectives of the Strategic Plan of Wildlife Management (2009/10-2011/12):
- To harmonise policies and legislation on wildlife conservation and management within the region
- To ensure viable wildlife populations in their constituent habitats
- To ensure harmonious co-existence between communities and wildlife within and adjacent to conservation areas
- To ensure sound wildlife management decisions based on accurate and adequate information
- To ensure that wildlife is a key driver in the regional economy