Erongo regional councillors and management have partnered with the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) to reflect, realign, and generate fresh ideas for the development and service of the region.
The team is currently in Windhoek for a two-day retreat.
This retreat aims to create a dedicated space for elected leaders and senior management within the Erongo Regional Council to engage in meaningful and strategic discussions.
It will also provide an opportunity to critically assess the progress achieved and the challenges that lie ahead for the Erongo Region.
"This retreat is vital because it allows us to step away from our routine administrative tasks and focus on broader, strategic issues that impact the future of Erongo. The strategies and outcomes that emerge here will help us ensure that we can make Erongo a prosperous, thriving region for all," said Mupenzeni Ntelamo, CRO of the Erongo Regional Council.
The key focus areas of the retreat will include good governance, relationship building, embracing diversity, emotional intelligence, and staff motivation.
"As we leave this place, we must be able to plan. Our approach as a regional council must differ from that of the national government. We need to raise our standards," emphasized Kennedy !Haoseb, Regional Councillor for the Erongo Region.
By the end of the retreat, the team aims to emerge with clear, actionable outcomes, including a solidified action plan with timelines and assigned responsibilities.
The councillors hope to implement most of the adopted resolutions before the local and regional elections at the end of this year.
"Over the past three to four years, we have made resolutions, but some have yet to be implemented. This is our last year as councillors, and we want to conclude our term with the implementation of the resolutions we have made. Additionally, we aim to strengthen our relationship between administrators and politicians to effectively serve our people," added !Haoseb.
Senior management and councillors further called on all developmental partners—including government, non-governmental, and private sector entities—to collaborate with them in advancing the region's development.