This report presents the results of an assessment of the degree to which existing and proposed institutions, laws and policies in Namibia are sufficient to achieve effective coastal Management. The identified gaps, overlaps and conflicts within the existing governance framework for coastal management are presented in this report. Furthermore, recommendations for strengthening the institutional, policy and legal framework to achieve effective coastal management, including evaluating the possibility of decentralizing some central government functions to regional councils and local authorities are presented in this report.