Expert conference
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