30 Questions
What were among the most important concerns of Namibians in their struggle for independence?
Access to and tenure of land
What was the main purpose of the June 1991 National Conference on Land Reform and the Land Question?
To address land-related injustices from the past
What did the National Land Policy of 1998 aim to provide for the citizens of Namibia?
Equal rights, opportunities, and security in land matters
What was the outcome regarding the restitution of ancestral land rights under the existing conditions of the 1990s?
It was considered impossible
What major event signaled the government's commitment to address land-related injustices after 1990?
The Consultative Conference on Communal Land Administration
How many recommendations were adopted at the national conference aimed at achieving national consensus on land reform?
24
What was suggested at the just-ended second land conference regarding redressing ancestral land claims?
The establishment of a presidential commission of inquiry on the issue
What did the 1991 land conference find impossible regarding ancestral land claims?
The restitution of ancestral land claims in full
What issue received more prominence during the second land conference?
Privatisation of communal land
What is one aspect suggested to be reviewed, reformed, and harmonized according to the resolution under topic issue number 3?
Accelerated and successful land redistribution
What did the second land conference condemn regarding communal land?
Privatisation by new elite members
What was suggested to address the complexities in redressing ancestral land claims?
Establishing a presidential commission of inquiry
What is the role of the Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA) within MEFT?
Managing environmental conventions
What function does the Environmental Commissioner perform according to the Environmental Management Act No.7 of 2007?
Reviewing environmental assessment reports
Why is local community participation crucial for wildlife conservation in Namibia?
To cooperate in communal areas for conservation efforts
Which task is NOT a responsibility of the Environmental Commissioner?
Issuing hunting licenses
What does MEFT stand for in the context of Namibia's environmental management?
Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism
In what areas has Namibia been a leader according to the text?
Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) schemes
What is the main difference between the landhold title and freehold?
The capacity to mortgage the land
Which ministry is the main beneficiary of the Flexible Land Tenure System (FLTS)?
Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
What does the starter title lack in terms of property rights?
Capacity to mortgage the land
What can a landhold title holder do with their property?
Mortgage the property
What feature allows a starter title to be upgraded eventually to a freehold title?
Ability to transfer ownership
Which form of tenure provides a cheap, accessible, credit worthy, and secure form of ownership?
Landhold title
What is the aim of the National Heritage Act (No 27 of 2004) in Namibia?
To provide for the protection and conservation of places and objects of heritage significance
Who is responsible for compiling the National Heritage Register in Namibia?
The National Heritage Council
Which act establishes the National Heritage Council in Namibia?
National Heritage Act (No 27 of 2004)
What does 'heritage significance' refer to in the context of the National Heritage Act?
Aesthetic, archaeological, architectural, cultural, historical, scientific, or social significance
What role does the National Heritage Council play in advising the Urban and Regional Planning Board?
The Council advises the Board on planning applications where heritage sites and buildings are involved
Which organization is responsible for influencing decision-making in Namibia, as per the provided sources?
Legal Assistance Centre
Learn about the Directorate of Environmental Affairs (DEA) within the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Namibia, its role in various environmental conventions, and the responsibilities of the office of the Environmental Commissioner as per the Environmental Management Act No.7 of 2007.
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