8.2 Internal Factors

The analysis employs the following as criteria: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
The key points are as follows:

 The most important strength of NEMA in implementing these standards is its structure as set up by law and the powers bestowed upon it. In particular, the vertical linkages and the horizontal linkages with the sectoral agencies. A determined Policy Committee on the environment, Board of Directors of NEMA, Staff of NEMA, the Environmental Liaison Units and the
Districts is a force enough to ensure change.
 The biggest weakness, however, is the inadequate competent man-power and financial resources. It will take considerable time and funds to overcome these weaknesses, and any action plans that NEMA puts into place must address these weaknesses.
 There are considerable opportunities that NEMA can exploit to improve current operations and extend its success and impact on the productivity of soils. The current global concern for environment with willingness to fund activities, is a case in point. Hence, greater efforts should be pursued to achieve sustainable funding of NEMA operations.
 While the Board and the management of NEMA can do little to change the external factors that impact its operations named above, careful forward planning can mitigate the impact of these threats.
 The key efforts will be to:

- attract investment into NEMA;
- ensure effective utilisation of its current human resource;
- ensure effective management and dissemination of information; and,
- continue development of structure and motivation of staff.