This study, commissioned by RISE Namibia and conducted by the Social Sciences Division of the University of Namibia, assesses the financial and social feasibility of the proposed RISE/SNAFU goat‑marketing scheme in the communal areas of the Hardap and Karas Regions. Fieldwork undertaken between October and December 1993 included interviews with communal and commercial farmers, government officials, field buyers, and organisations involved in goat marketing, processing, and transport. The report provides an in‑depth overview of the socio-economic conditions of former Namaland an arid, sparsely populated region where small-stock farming is the primary livelihood and goats serve as a major source of income, food, and household security. Existing goat-marketing channels are characterised by limited competition, irregular access, and long distances to market. Drawing from past RISE initiatives and stakeholder consultations, the study identifies key constraints in the current system and offers recommendations for alternative, more effective implementation strategies to enhance market access for communal farmers.