Unlocking Regional Wealth for Job Creation

Details

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

08.00 - 09.00:

Welcoming by His Worship J. Likando, the Mayor of Katima Mulilo Town Council

Official opening by Hon L. Samptofu, Governor of Caprivi Region

Statement by Chairperson of the Regional Council

Message by Hon. R. Hoebes, President, Association of Local Authorities in Namibia

Message by Dr. A. Boesl, Regional Representative, Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Statement on behalf of the Hon. Governors

Message by Hon. L. McLeod-Katjirua, President, Association of Regional Councils

09.00 - 09:30:

Keynote Address: Hon. Saara Kuukongelwa, Minister of Finance

10.00 - 12.00:

This session will look in to the real essence of unemployment

- Impact of labour relations on job creation and economic development ~ Labour Resource & Research Institute (LARRI)

- Challenges of Youth Unemployment in Namibia ~ National Youth Counci (NYC)

- Perspectives on multilateral cooperation and job creation ~ GTZ

Discussions: Q & A

12.00 - 13.00:

SMME development and job creation ~ Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)

14:00 - 15:45:

Round Table discussions: “Opportunities for job creation in the Regions”

15:45 - 17:00:

Reporting back from Round Table discussions

19:00:

Official Reception: Guest of Honor Hon. Jerry Ekandjo, Minister of RLGHRD

Thursday, 23 June 2011

08:00 - 09:30:

Presentations:

- NALAO

- NAMWATER

- Namibia Tourism Board

- Nampost

09:30 - 10:00:

Presentation ~MRLGHRD

10:30 - 12:00:

This session will look at socio economic policies, impact and performance

- The role of Regional Councils in job creation ~ Dr. B. Mutumba, Pro Vice-Chancellor:Admin & Finance, University of Namibia

- Regional Councils and LED ~ Ms. Regiona Ndopu-Lubinda, Chief Regional Officer, Caprivi Regional Council &

Ms. L. Hipondoka, Deputy Director: Local Economic Development, MRLGHRD

- Communication in participatory democracy ~ Mr Albertus Aochamub: Director – General NBC

Discussions: Q & A

12:00 - 13:00:

Presentation on Project funding for Regional and Local Authorities ~ Social Security Commission (SSC)

14:00 - 15:00:

Round Table discussions: “Innovative ways to combat poverty through employment creation in the Regions”

15:00 - 15:30:

Reporting back from Round Table discussions

Friday, 24 June 2011

08:00 - 08:30:

Presentation by UCCB:UNAM

08:30 - 09:00:

Procedural Matters:

a)President Report

b)Financial Report

c)Adoption of the 5th Congress Minutes

09:00 - 10:00:

Constitutional Amendments/Role of the Governors in the Association

10:00 - 10:30:

ARC Strategic Plan/Resolutions

11:00 - 11:30:

Discussions and Adoption of Strategic Plan

11:30 - 12:30:

Nominations and Elections

12:30 - 13:00:

- Acceptance Speech by newly elected President

- Closing Remarks

- Final Communique

13:00:

Lunch and Departure