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Namibian Parks Board game guards learning to use a cybertracker
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Namibian Parks Board game guards learning to use a cybertracker. A South African invention marrying a GPS and a palm-top computer is
\nrevolutionising data capture for game parks the world over. In Namibia's
\nCaprivi province, the system has also enabled illiterate, but highly
\nskilled, San trackers to play a meaningful role in scientific research for the first time. The initiative is supported by the Namibia's community based natural resource management (CBNRM) programme. This programme is under the leadership of Namibia's Ministry
\nof Environment and Tourism (MET). It is a long road to integrating sustainable rural development and wildlife
\nmanagement. CBNRM co-ordinator Brian Jones pointed out, "our approach should be about process not product," taking the long-term view and allowing
\ncommunities to develop at their own pace. In recognition of the program's
\nachievements, CBNRM Namibia was awarded the coveted Gift to the Earth Award
\nby World Wildlife Fund - United States. As George Mutwa, chairman of Salambala Conservancy in Caprivi province said, "To us the most exciting thing about the conservancy programme is that it will give our children and our children's children a chance to enjoy wildlife we used to see when we were young before we chased game away from this area
\nthrough poaching."
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Photo12/Africa Media Online
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APN09A03_432
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uniquement en France, Belgique, Suisse
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