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| One of the key roles of NACOBTA is to broker partnerships between local communities and private sector investors. Under these partnerships, mid- to up-market lodges are constructed and operated by experienced partners on communal land. Communities as custodians of natural resources on behalf of the government bring land and other natural resources, while the investor brings capital and expertise. These partnerships allow communities to earn a guaranteed income and to get employment from the lodges without having to be exposed to business risks. In 2005, communities with joint venture agreements earned N$7 643 943 in direct income, wages & salaries as well as other indirect benefits and employment was provided to 365 people (307 fulltime and 58 part time). | |||
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| Brandberg White Lady Lodge | |||
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This lodge has entered a joint venture partnership with the Tsiseb conservancy in the Erongo region. The partnership was signed in 2003 and the community benefit through employment and a percentage of the income of the lodge. There are also other spin-offs such as the sale of fire wood to the lodge. |
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| Damaraland Camp | |||
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This is the oldest joint venture partnership in the country. It is between Wilderness Safaris and the Torra conservancy in Kunene region. The local people are involved in the management of the camp. They get employment and a percentage of the income. |
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| Doro !Nawas Lodge | |||
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This partnership between Wilderness Safaris and the Doro !Nawas conservancy was entered into in 2005. The conservancy is a 40% shareholder in the lodge. The community benefits through employment, a percentage of the income and they share in the profits made. |
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| Grootberg Lodge | |||
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This lodge is a 100% property of the #Khoadi //Hoas conservancy in Kunene region. It was officially opened in 2005 with funding from the EU. The community has outsourced the management of the lodge to a local firm. They enjoy benefits such a percentage of income and employment. Once the local people have picked up the necessary skills, they will take on the management of the lodge. |
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| Mazambala Island Lodge | |||
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This is a partnership between the Mayuni conservancy in Caprivi and the lodge. The conservancy obtains a percentage of income and employment. |
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| Serra Cafema | |||
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This joint venture was signed in 2004 between Wilderness Safaris and the Marienfluss conservancy in Kunene region. The conservancy obtains a percentage of the income of the lodge and its members are also employed there. |
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| Skeleton Coast Camp | |||
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This joint venture was signed in 2004 between Skeleton Coast Fly in Safaris and the Marienfluss conservancy in Kunene region. The conservancy obtains a percentage of the income of the lodge and are also employed there. |
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| Susuwe Island Lodge | |||
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This joint venture is between the lodge and the Mayuni conservancy in the Caprivi region. The conservancy receives a percentage of the income made by the lodge. Local people also get employment at the lodge. |
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| Twyfelfontein Country Lodge | |||
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This is so far the most lucrative joint ventures ever to be entered by a local community. The agreement was signed in 2001 between Namibia Country Lodges and the Uibasen conservancy in Kunene region. The community members are also employed at the lodge. |
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| Brandberg White Lady Lodge |
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| Damaraland Camp |
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| Doro !Nawas Lodge |
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| Grootberg Lodge |
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| Mazambala Island Lodge |
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| Serra Cafema |
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| Skeleton Coast Camp |
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| Susuwe Island Lodge |
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| Twyfelfontein Country Lodge |
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