Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has urged public institutions to make use of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) graduates for minor maintenance work.
He says this approach will address unemployment, harness local skills and ensure that public funds remain within the economy.
Speaking during the opening of a three-day high-level retreat on strategic governance and policy execution at Swakopmund on Thursday, Ngurare said government institutions should prioritise local procurement and support Namibian businesses as part of efforts to drive inclusive economic growth.
“The effectiveness of the government is measured not by the number of policies we adopt or plans we produce, but by our ability to implement them successfully,” he said.
Quoting president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, he said the government is committed to inclusive service delivery that meets the basic needs of all Namibians, regardless of race, religion, status or location.
He called for stronger synergy among executive directors and their political heads, saying it will improve governance and service delivery for the benefit of all.
Ngurare welcomed the Public Service Commission’s work of the integrated and automated recruitment system, adding that appointments in the public service must remain transparent, fair and based strictly on merit and competency.
