The Rössing Foundation approach is to promote the advancement of the living standards of all the people in Namibia. Thus it also supports the Community-based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) Programme to significantly contribute towards an increase in household income. In a joint effort with other stakeholders including the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the Foundation engages in mobilising rural communities through strengthening their skills and knowledge, building institutional capacity, developing products, adding value, and marketing.

The Community-based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) undertook special initiatives in addressing development in the CBNRM 2009 programme as follows:

• The training of the Ohungu and Otjimboyo conservancy committee members has further contributed to deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilities in terms of managing the conservancies.
• Ohungu Conservancy Office construction with financial assistance received from the Rössing Foundation financial support is in progress and 60% of construction has been completed.

Hon. Minister of Education, Nangolo Mbumba, and the Director of the Rössing Foundation, Job Tjiho, watching a demonstration of the Master Maths programme by the school-going children during the 30th Celebration of the Foundation in Ondangwa.