The department has the main responsibility for oversight of the implementation of the ASM Policy. In carrying out this responsibility the Department should collaborate with other government departments and entities, industry stakeholders and social partners. The department must develop a policy implementation plan with timelines within which (a) capacity (institutional, financial) will be availed, (b) promulgation of legislation, regulations and guidelines and (c) implementation strategies.

The Policy will be continuously monitored and progress reports evaluating its implementation produced  on a regular basis. Such a process will facilitate achievement of the intended policy goals and objectives.