The Okavango District Council (ODC) Chairperson, Gaopalelwe Ronald has shared his three-year road map focusing on five key priorities that will ensure improved service delivery and developments to the district.
The roadmap will also foster a strong collaborative relationship between the council and community as ODC intends on prioritizing important issues such as infrastructure development, socioeconomic development, good governance and accountability.
Ronald unveiled the roadmap during a special council meeting held in Gumare recently.
The key priorities he revealed are, infrastructure development, local economic development, community empowerment, environmental stewardship and the last one being good governance and accountability.
The chairperson highlighted that the intention of the roadmap will assist in articulating a bold vision for transformation of the Okavango district, a region of sustainable livelihoods, strong local governance and inclusive social economic progress.
Through his roadmap, Ronald believes that the five key priorities will uplift the district to greater heights. He said the council will partner with its communities in its development in a 3 years roadmap.
“The roadmap will serve as a guide for the council’s work, ensuring that all members are aligned on the council’s vision and priorities,” Ronald added.
The council chairman said they would include specific targets and milestones to track progress and ensure accountability. He also stated that the roadmap will outline how the council will measure success and adapt its plans based on community feedback and changing circumstances.
In response councilors welcomed the three-year road map. Councilor for Ngarange/ Mogotho Mbathera Ngundura noting that by accepting the roadmap signifies a commitment from them as the councilors to work collaboratively, putting aside individual preferences to achieve the common goal of transforming the Okavango district.
For his part, Councilor for Beetsha/Gudigwa, Molathegi Moyei said he appreciates the roadmap as it does not leave anyone behind adding that it includes the youth, elders and everyone else.
Meanwhile, it was announced during session that the Okavango District full Council sessions will be held in selected villages outside Gumare so that the communities can appreciate their work at a closer range.
