Alignment

The Omuthiya Town Council is committed to play a role as a significant contributor to the realization of national and regional plans. As the capital of the Oshikoto Region, Omuthiya Town Council has experienced a developmental boom and an increase in government offices in the town, and will continue to experience this development for the duration of this strategic plan and beyond. The Kiswahili word Harambee which, when translated, means ‘pull together in the same direction’ has been deliberately selected by our Honourable President to call for unity and to encourage Namibians to work towards a common purpose as per the Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP) for the essential eradication of poverty.

OTC Alignment to the Harambee Targeted areas for improvement:

• • Chapter 3: Effective Governance and Service Delivery
  • Chapter 4: Economic Advancement
  • Chapter 5: Social Progression (pertaining to Housing and Education)
  • Chapter 6: Infrastructure Development (pertaining to electrical infrastructure and enabling water, transport and ICT infrastructures)

In line with the HPP, specific objectives were also outlined in Vision 2030. This vision emphasises the importance of changes in production and export structures as well as the contribution to the economy through Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Vision 2030 emphasises the need for job creation and labour intensive growth strategies. The newly developed fifth National Development Plan, NDP5 framework is supported by four interconnected pillars, founded on the principle of sustainable development: These are:

• • Economic progression
  • Social transformation
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Good governance.

This strategic plan addresses many aspects of the above mentioned pillars and it should be pointed out on appropriate forums. The NDP5 adopted three key strategies for tourism:

• • Promotion of economic empowerment to support tourism businesses
  • Awareness, marketing and promotion of tourism
  • Facilitate investments in infrastructure and superstructures.