Course Objectives

The main objective of the training workshop is to train the Namibian planners on effective regional development policies and practices. The course also aims at equipping the participants with the techniques of conducting effective training programmes so that they can train more planners when they return to their respective workstations. More specifically the workshop aims to:

Train planners in regional development planning to enable them to establish a mechanism for guiding and coordinating the decentralization process;

Enhance the capacity of the planners in project planning and management;

Train the participants in data collection and analysis; budgeting and basic principles of bookkeeping;

Train the participants on the techniques and methodologies of undertaking effective training programmes; and

Enhance planning capacity at regional and national levels to promote effective resource utilization and environmental management; proper planning and implementation to alleviate poverty and spur economic growth.