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This paper explores several themes relating to the governance of Namibia’s fisheries, focusing in particular on the role of the Namibian government in capturing rents generated by the country’s fisheries and promoting local ownership and processing of fish products. In particular, the author 1) provides an overview of the bio-physical aspects and historical development of Namibia’s fisheries, and of the state of the country’s key fisheries; 2) describes Namibia’s mechanisms to capture rents generated by the sector and promote increased local ownership and processing; 3) addresses the challenges of shifting in ecosystems and exploring new fisheries resources and 4) outlines the key lessons that have emerged from Namibia’s experience in governing its fisheries.