The Kavango West Regional Council has begun developing a six-year strategic plan to reflect, forecast and plan for the region’s development.

The plans include addressing pupils being taught under trees, pregnant mothers walking long distances for health services, families affected by crocodile attacks due to lack of potable water, and those facing food insecurity.

The council is currently at Rundu, crafting its strategic plan for 2025 to 2032, which includes all delegated functions and key developmental partners.

Kavango West regional chairperson Joseph Sikongo emphasised the importance of creating a plan that will positively impact the lives of residents.

“We are not here to plan for ourselves, we are not here in our private capacities, but we are here because we are entrusted by the masses of our region,” Sikongo stated.

He said the goal is to envision and plan for a better future for Kavango West.

“Whatever we plan for should and must have an impact on the lives of the residents of Kavango West region,” he said.

Sikongo said the region has recorded the highest unemployment rate at 52.8%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency.

He stressed the importance of establishing government services and infrastructure to reduce unemployment in the region.

“The region urgently requires an amount of N$610 million for the construction of regional offices,” Sikongo emphasised.

Sikongo said the plan must reflect inclusivity, addressing the aspirations and needs of all people in the region, regardless of background, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

“It is only through such an inclusive approach that we can ensure that no one is left behind in our collective pursuit for the socio-economic development of our region,” Sikongo noted.

Sikongo said that the workshop marks the beginning of a continuous process.

“The real impact on the ground will come from how we take the strategies we develop and put them into action,” he stated.

In conclusion, Sikongo encouraged all participants to contribute meaningfully to the discussions and share innovative solutions.

“Our collective aim should be to develop a five-year plan that reflects our region’s contributions to the draft National Development Plan 6, the Swapo Party Manifesto Implementation Plan (SMIP), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.

THE Kavango West Regional Council has begun developing a six-year strategic plan to reflect, forecast and plan for the region’s development.

The plans include addressing pupils being taught under trees, pregnant mothers walking long distances for health services, families affected by crocodile attacks due to lack of potable water, and those facing food insecurity.

The council is currently at Rundu, crafting its strategic plan for 2025 to 2032, which includes all delegated functions and key developmental partners.

Kavango West regional chairperson Joseph Sikongo emphasised the importance of creating a plan that will positively impact the lives of residents.

“We are not here to plan for ourselves, we are not here in our private capacities, but we are here because we are entrusted by the masses of our region,” Sikongo stated.

He said the goal is to envision and plan for a better future for Kavango West.

“Whatever we plan for should and must have an impact on the lives of the residents of Kavango West region,” he said.

Sikongo said the region has recorded the highest unemployment rate at 52.8%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency.

He stressed the importance of establishing government services and infrastructure to reduce unemployment in the region.

“The region urgently requires an amount of N$610 million for the construction of regional offices,” Sikongo emphasised.

Sikongo said the plan must reflect inclusivity, addressing the aspirations and needs of all people in the region, regardless of background, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

“It is only through such an inclusive approach that we can ensure that no one is left behind in our collective pursuit for the socio-economic development of our region,” Sikongo noted.

Sikongo said that the workshop marks the beginning of a continuous process.

“The real impact on the ground will come from how we take the strategies we develop and put them into action,” he stated.

In conclusion, Sikongo encouraged all participants to contribute meaningfully to the discussions and share innovative solutions.

“Our collective aim should be to develop a five-year plan that reflects our region’s contributions to the draft National Development Plan 6, the Swapo Party Manifesto Implementation Plan (SMIP), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.

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