Continuous Parliamentary Capacity Building

Details

MONDAY 26 JULY 2010 ( DAY ONE)

09H00 – 09H30

OPENING SESSION

- Introduction and Welcoming: Deputy Chairperson Hon. Elifas Dingara MP

Expectations: Members of Parliament

09H30 – 10H15

The Namibian Constitution

- The relationship between the Namibian Constitution and Laws passed by Parliament

“The Concept of Grund Norm” (Precedence)

by Mr. Barney Karuuombe, SADC Parliamentary Forum

10H15 – 10H45

The triple role of Parliamentarians

- The representative, lawmaking and oversight roles of Parliamentarians

by Mr. Barney Karuuombe

11H00 – 12H30

- Constitution and Mandate of the Standing Committees of the Namibian Parliament.

- Constitution of Nam. Parliamentary Standing Committees

- Mandate of the Standing Committees of Nam. Parliament

by Mr. Manasse C. Zeraeua, Principal Parliamentary Clerk

14H00 – 15H30

- Terms of Reference of the Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs

- The aim of operationalising the terms of reference of the Committee.

by Mr. Barney Karuuombe

15H30 – 17H00

Work Plan for the Committee

- Review of the Committee’s Work Plan

by Mr. Barney Karuuombe

TUESDAY 27 JULY 2010( DAY TWO)

09H00 – 09H15

- To reflect on Day 1 so as to ensure continuity

by Mr. Barney Karuuombe

09H15 – 10H45

The Role and Function of Parliamentarians

- An overview of the role and importance of Parliamentary Committees and the enhancement of Committee’s

effectiveness

by Hon. McHenry Venaani

11H00 – 12H30

How to be an effective MP

- Conduct of MP’s and enhancing of their role and effectiveness

by Hon. Johan De Waal

14H00 – 15H00

Outcome of the workshop and conclusion

- Reflection on the Workshop.( Whether Objectives and Expectations of the Workshop Were Achieved)

by Mr. Barney Karuuombe

15H00 – 15H15

Vote of thanksHon. Ben. Ulenga