Tasks
According to Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority's Strategic Plan Document for 2024 to 2029, the tasks of the management authority are to assist the Southwest Papua's Head of Marine and Fisheries to technically implement efforts of protection, utilisation, and preservation of Raja Ampat MPAs. Those tasks are then specified as various functions that are inseparable from one another.
Strategic Plan Document for 2024 to 2029 (PDF)Functions
Developing Work and Program Plans
Before implementing its activities, the Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority is obliged to develop work and program plans, including their descriptions, budgets, human resources, and timelines.
Preparing Materials, Technical Guidelines, and Procedures
For implementation, the Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority must base all its activities on materials/or technical guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Protecting Habitat, Fish Species, and Other Biota
This function is implemented across several activities, including surveys of particular marine biota and fish species, such as manta rays, walking sharks, marine mammals, and turtles, as well as management initiatives on utilisation activities within the MPAs.
Marine and Fisheries Resources Monitoring
In general, this function aims to monitor all utilisation activities, including tourism and fisheries, and to implement routine activities such as the Jaga Laut and resource use monitoring, as well as initiatives such as Sispandalwas and RAMS.
Utilization Monitoring
In general, this function aims to monitor all utilisation activities, including tourism and fisheries, and to implement routine activities such as the Jaga Laut and resource use monitoring, as well as initiatives such as Sispandalwas and RAMS.
Enforcing Zoning Rule
MPAs are areas managed through a zoning system; all must obey some dos and don'ts.
Coordinating Protection and Monitoring
In implementing its functions, the Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority must work with stakeholders; it needs the roles and capacities of various parties, including law enforcers, cross-sectoral government representatives, the private sector, community members, and visitors.
Monitoring and Evaluation
As an institution that provides various services, Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority is obliged to improve the quality of its services by conducting monitoring and evaluation of its performance, both internally and with external parties, which will then be reported.
Reporting
Apart from the evaluation report, the Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority is obliged to prepare routine activity, financial, grant, and other reports required by law, which will then be conveyed by the Head of the Marine and Fisheries Agency to the governor.
Administration
This function covers document management, organisational governance, financial records, personnel management, public relations, and equipment and household provision.
Other Functions
Raja Ampat MPAs Management Authority is also obliged to perform other functions deemed urgent and/or relevant by the Head of Marine and Fisheries Agency and the provincial government.
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