| Title: | History and Practice of Contract Archaeology in Namibia |
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| Authors: | ID Gwasira, Goodman (Author) |
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| Files: |  ZUP_Gwasira_Goodman_2025.pdf (373,06 KB)
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Article |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | ZUP - University of Primorska Press
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| Abstract: | This article traces how contract archaeology in Namibia emerged and consolidated after 1990 at the intersection of environmental regulation, donor requirements, and large-scale development – especially mining and energy infrastructure. It shows that, for decades, practice was largely self-regulated in the absence of national guidelines, drawing authority from Environmental Impact Assessments and the National Heritage Act. Comparing regional standards (e.g. SAHRA, ASAPA), the paper argues for clear standard operating procedures, professional accreditation, and capacity building to ensure ethical, consistent work that contributes to scholarship and community engagement. It concludes that Namibia now has an opportunity to professionalise the field, leverage ‘grey literature’ for research, and align heritage protection with sustainable development. |
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| Keywords: | contract archaeology, Namibia, environmental impact assessment, cultural heritage management, heritage impact assessment |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 85-99 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 13, no. 1 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/RUP-22506  |
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| eISSN: | 2350-5443 |
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| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.26493/2350-5443.13(1)85-99 |
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| Publication date in RUP: | 21.01.2026 |
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