Millennium Challenge account Namibia. Fact Sheet. Omaheke Region. Poverty reduction through economic growth

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1 Millennium Challenge account Namibia Fact Sheet Omaheke Region Poverty reduction through economic growth

2 Foreword About MCA Namibia The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the U.S. Government signed a grant funding agreement, the Millennium Challenge Account Namibia (MCA-N) Compact to the value of US$ million (N$ 3 billion) on 28 July The five-year implementation period for projects in the education, agriculture and tourism sectors commenced on 16 September 2009 and will end on 15 September The Compact is funded by the United States Government through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and aims to reduce poverty through economic growth by increasing the competence of the Namibian workforce, improving access to quality education as well as increasing productivity of agriculture and tourism enterprises in communal areas. MCA-N is the programme implementing unit under the National Planning Commission (NPC) and cooperates closely with Government beneficiary sector ministries and agencies, namely the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), Ministry of Lands and Resettlement (MLR), Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and the Namibia Training Authority (NTA). MCA-N has adopted a results and business-oriented approach to successfully execute all project activities within the prescribed implementation period. April 2014

Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Textbooks To improve the learner:textbook ratio and increase the efficiency in textbook procurement and delivery, thereby improving learner

3 Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Textbooks To improve the learner:textbook ratio and increase the efficiency in textbook procurement and delivery, thereby improving learner performance. Learners in more than 40 schools in Omaheke Region received 30,077 English, Mathematics, and Science textbooks as well as other learning materials for grades 5 to 12 to the combined value of approx. N$ 2 million. Remaining schools either have lower grades or did not order. Textbooks received in 2010: 15,049; in 2012: 1,831, while 13,194 textbooks were procured in Other support provided by MCA-N under this activity is a new icloud-based Management Information System (MIS) for Learning Support Material (LSM), which was launched in March This MIS will reduce the time between ordering and delivery of textbooks to schools. Every school in the country with electricity will be linked to the textbook procurement system. LSM MIS was launched in March For Omaheke Region learners, this means receiving books well in time and in sufficient quantity to aid their learning. Textbooks procured by MCA-N at a warehouse in Windhoek. 1

Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Continuous Professional Development (CPD) To offer opportunities to teachers, teacher educators, education managers and inspectors, principals and

4 Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Continuous Professional Development (CPD) To offer opportunities to teachers, teacher educators, education managers and inspectors, principals and subject advisors as well as HIV/AIDS coordinators to continuously upgrade their skills in order to improve overall quality of education. MCA Namibia supported the University of Namibia (UNAM) in establishing a national Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Unit through a grant agreement valued at N$ 14.4 million. Simultaneously, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the joint coordination and future CPD financing was signed between the Ministry of Education (MoE) and UNAM. Early training has focused on textbook management training, school management and administration, preventative and other maintenance as well as HIV/AIDS prevention and management. CPD Unit trained 200 Master Trainers. These trainers are training relevant teachers in all the regions until June Omaheke Region has a Coordinating Committee and learners will ultimately benefit from better skilled teachers and education managers. Continuous Professional Development Forum 2012 in Windhoek. 2

Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Expanding & Renovating up to 47 Schools To address poor quality of school infrastructure and equipment, reduce

MCA-N upgraded, renovated and equipped 3 schools in the Omaheke Region, namely Epako Senior Secondary School, Gustav Kandjii Junior Secondary School, Rietquelle

5 Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Expanding & Renovating up to 47 Schools To address poor quality of school infrastructure and equipment, reduce overcrowding in classrooms and to attract well qualified teachers to remote areas. MCA-N upgraded, renovated and equipped 3 schools in the Omaheke Region, namely Epako Senior Secondary School, Gustav Kandjii Junior Secondary School, Rietquelle Junior Secondary School. Learners at these Omaheke schools now enjoy additional classrooms, new libraries, science and computer laboratories with internet connection. Renovated block at Gustav Kandjii Junior S.S. Renovated science laboratory at Rietquelle. 3

Education Project Improving the Quality of Education New Furniture and Equipment To create a better learning environment for both learners and teachers.

6 Education Project Improving the Quality of Education New Furniture and Equipment To create a better learning environment for both learners and teachers. Laptops and Desktop Computers ICT teacher laptops LCD projectors Network Printers Chairs combined Learner Desks Teacher Tables Teacher Filing Cabinets For Omaheke Region learners, this means that they can learn better and ultimately improve their school performance with these new facilities. Learner laptops come with a charging dock and only work when connected to the school server. 4

Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Regional Study and Resource Centre (RSRC) To redress inequalities in access to knowledge and learning resources, thus contributing to building

MCA-N constructed and equipped a new 2,465 m 2 RSRC at Gobabis to cater for and support all constituencies and students in the region to the value of approximately N$ 47 million.

7 Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Regional Study and Resource Centre (RSRC) To redress inequalities in access to knowledge and learning resources, thus contributing to building human capital in disadvantaged regions. MCA-N constructed and equipped a new 2,465 m 2 RSRC at Gobabis to cater for and support all constituencies and students in the region to the value of approximately N$ 47 million. The RSRC will provide an alternative to the existing one-room community libraries, which have insufficient space to meet student and learner demands, as well as insufficient collections to support secondary-level and distance students. In order to reach remote areas within the region, a Mobile Library Unit was purchased to further help instil a culture of reading in rural communities. The Mobile Library Unit will be equipped with 1,000 books, 1 printer and 6 laptops with internet capability. Special specifications: The RSRC is designed to be energy efficient. Electricity cost is reduced through the use of green energy produced by 700m 2 solar panels. Computer and Audio-Visual Centre that can accommodate around 80 persons. Study spaces for 220 learners. A hall that can accommodate 125 persons. Total capacity: 600 people. For Omaheke Region residents, this development means that they now have adequate and improved access to modern learning resources, enabling them to gain general as well as specific knowledge in order to successfully compete on the employment market. New Regional Study & Resource Centre at Gobabis. 5

8 Ruacana Omahenene Oshikango Ruacana Outapi Okalongo Onesi Ongha Ogongo 10 Tsandi lv 9 Etanga 1 XlV lll XV Orotjitombo Opuwo 16 XX Orupembe Okahao Oshakati Omusati Omusati XVl 2 Omusati 17 Purros 7 5 XVll Warmquelle Oshiteni lv Nkurenkuru Vlll Rupara Rundu Rundu Xll Oshikoto Oshikoto Xl Xll V Omuthiya 18 King Nehale Gate Von Lindquist Gate Namutoni ll l Etosha National Park Okaukuejo Galton Gate Ohangwena Ohangwena Onankali Oshana Oshana XlV Ohangwena Onhuno Vll Ondangwa Vl Onayena Kav Kav Olifantsrus XVlll 4 8 Katwitwi Eenhana 3 Halali Ombika Gate Etosha National Park 23 Grootfontein Kamanjab Kunene Kunene Tsumeb Otavi Dob 13 Outjo Khorixas 6 Okamatapati Otjiwarongo Okakarara Kalkveld 14 Otjozondjupa Otjozondjupa Omatjete Brandberg Otjinene Uis Omaheke Omaheke Summerdown Omaruru Epukiro Erongo Erongo Swakopmund Omaheke Okahandja Usakos Karibib Henties Bay Arandis Gobabis Buitepos/ Mamuno Swakopmund Ruacana Walvis Bay Groot Aub Dordabis Walvis Bay Khomas Khomas Zoomed in View 5 Rehoboth Leonardville Klein Aub XV XV XX Duineveld Rietoog Kalkrand Windhoek Aranos Hardap Stampriet Hardap Hardap Mariental Maltahohe Gochas Gibeon Zoomed in View 4 XVll X Velverdiend / Mata Mata Koes Tses Berseba XlV Bethanie Lüderitz Klein Menase Aroab //Karas //Karas Rosh Pinah Grunau Karasburg Sendelingsdrift POVERTY RATE BY REGION (%) Keetmanshoop Aus Oranjemund Warmbad Velloorsdrif Noordoewer Ariamsvlei

9 Wenela MCA-N Intervention Areas Katima Mulilo 29 Kongola 19 Zambezi Zambezi EDUCATION Ngoma Divundu Quality of General Education X Muhembo 47 Schools Vocational and Skills Training vango vango COSDECs Arts and Crafts Centre Regional Study and Resource Centres 22 RSRCs TOURISM be (Tsumkwe) Improving Etosha Management and Infrastructure Wenela Katima Mulilo Etosha National Park Kongola 30 Arid Eden Tourist Route Ngoma ENP Staff Village Marketing Namibia in Tourism ENP Gates Four Rivers Tourist Route Omulunga Palm Tourist Route Conservancy Development Support Services Supported Conservancies Talismanis Zoomed in View 1 Omahenene Ruacana Ombalantu Outapi lv Oshikango Ongenga Okalongo Ohangwena Region Omungwelume Onesi Tsandi lll Ogongo Oshikuku Okahao Oshakati Eenhana Ongha Vll Vl Ondangwa Onayena Oshana Region Omusati Region Oshiteni ll V Galton Gate Kunene Region Kamanjab Ehirovipuka 19 Kasika 4 Omatendeka 20 Muduva Nyangana 5 Sesfontein 21 George Mukoya 6 Torra 22 Nyae Nyae 7 Puros 23 N#a-Jaqna 8 Anabeb 24 Kwando 9 Marienfluss 25 Mayuni 10 Uukolonkadhi Ruacana 26 Mashi 11 Doro nawas1, Doro nawas2 27 Wuparo 12 Uibasen Twyfelfontein 28 Balyerwa 13 Khoadi Hoas 29 Sikunga 14 Sorris Sorris 30 Impalila 16 Uukwaluudhi 31 Salambala Community Based Rangeland and Livestock Management Rangeland Intervention Areas Von Lindquist Gate Halali King Nehale 3 Oshivelo Okaukuejo Ombika Gate 18 Operational Areas Olifantsrus Etosha National Park Sheya Shuushona Sanitatas King Nehale Gate Namutoni 17 2 Communal Land Support Omuthiya Oshikoto Region XVlll Orupembe AGRICULTURE Onankali l Onhuno Ongwediva Omusati Ohangwena 1 Etosha National Park Otjozondjupa Region Zoomed in View 2 l ll lll lv V Vl Vll Vlll lv X Ongandjera Community Fore Oshiku Shithilonde East Uukwaluudhi North Okaulukwa King Nehale Onkumbula Epembe Kahenge Kaguni West George Mukoya Xl Xll Xll XlV XV XVl XVll XVlll XlV XX Kapinga Kamwalye East Ambrosius Haingura Satotwa Ombazu Ombombo-Masitu Otjombande Orupupa Ehirovipuka Ehirovipuka Otjindjeresse Livestock Support State Veterinary Offices (SVO) Quarantine Camps Veterinary Cordon fence Indigenous Natural Products (Supported PPO's) Gobabis Zoomed in View 3 Commiphora Commiphora & Sarcocaulon Devil s Claw Marula Mopane Commiphora & Mopane Ximenia Kilometers MAP PRODUCED BY: LIDWALA CONSULTING ENGINEERS MAP PREPARED BY: Katie Sassenberg UPDATED : FILE NAME: Intervention_map.mxd 250

Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) To alleviate skills constraints to enterprise growth and productivity, and to ensure that

The COSDEC was built and equipped to the value of approx. N$ 12 million.

10 Education Project Improving the Quality of Education Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) To alleviate skills constraints to enterprise growth and productivity, and to ensure that disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, school leavers and adult learners acquire competencies that are needed for gainful employment and income earning opportunities. The COSDEC was built and equipped to the value of approx. N$ 12 million. To ensure effective management at the new centre, COSDEC staff underwent training in finance, marketing strategies, computerised management information systems and documentation for the registration of courses. It will offer courses such as Office Administration, Brick Laying, Welding & Joinery and Home Economics. The COSDEC offers a great variety of courses. Now the youth in Omaheke Region can enjoy high quality training at modern training facilities with up-to-date equipment to reach a desirable vocational qualification, which makes them more attractive for the employment market. Contractors inspecting new joinery block at Gobabis COSDEC. 8

Agriculture Project Enhancing Sustainable Use of Resources Livestock Support State Veterinary Office (SVO) To advance Namibia s veterinary infrastructure to improve animal health in order to improve

11 Agriculture Project Enhancing Sustainable Use of Resources Livestock Support State Veterinary Office (SVO) To advance Namibia s veterinary infrastructure to improve animal health in order to improve the productivity of livestock farmers. MCA-N with co-funding from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) constructed the state-of-the-art Epukiro SVO at Epukiro-Pos3 (Omawevozonyanda), which comes with three staff houses and will provide for all relevant veterinary services. The building has several offices, meeting room, laboratory, sterilisation room, freezer and cold rooms, post mortem room, large and small animal treatment areas, theatre rooms, pharmacy as well as kennels and holding pens. The SVO valued at N$ 20 million will render services to the Otjinene, Epukiro, Rietfontein, Eiseb and Gam communal farming areas. One veterinarian and 16 supporting staff will be responsible for approximately 188,000 large stock units in the vicinity. This facility will ensure that state veterinarians in Omaheke Region have modern facilities from which they serve livestock owners to successfully improve their productivity and the quality of their animals. The new Epukiro SVO boasts modern veterinary facilities. 9

Agriculture Project Enhancing Sustainable Use of Resources Indigenous Natural Products (INP) To increase income of harvesters and producers of Indigenous Natural Products (INP) by capacitating

In Omaheke Region MCA-N supported Indigenous Natural Product (INP) harvesters with various grants, technical support and trainings on how to harvest their products in a sustainable manner.

12 Agriculture Project Enhancing Sustainable Use of Resources Indigenous Natural Products (INP) To increase income of harvesters and producers of Indigenous Natural Products (INP) by capacitating Producer and Processor Organizations (PPO) to improve INP production, processing and by training harvesters in sustainable INP gathering. In Omaheke Region MCA-N supported Indigenous Natural Product (INP) harvesters with various grants, technical support and trainings on how to harvest their products in a sustainable manner. MCA-N signed PPO Service Agreements with Vergenoeg, Gemsbokfontein, Tjaka Ben Hur and Donkerbos/Sonneblom, all involved in Devils Claw harvesting. They benefited from equipment and capacity building under the INP-PPO activity of MCA-N to the approximate value of N$ 2 million. Harvesters and PPOs in Ohangwena Region are now wellpositioned to collect INP more sustainably, process them more effectively and trade their products more economically. New scales for Vergenoeg Devils Claw harvesters. Receiving nets, knives and other equipment for improved harvesting. 10

Tourism Project Growing the Tourism Industry Marketing of Namibia Tourism To increase international awareness of Namibia as a premium destination for tourists, translating into higher tourist numbers

13 Tourism Project Growing the Tourism Industry Marketing of Namibia Tourism To increase international awareness of Namibia as a premium destination for tourists, translating into higher tourist numbers and growth of the Namibian tourism sector with all the accompanying benefits such as increased employment. Marketing efforts through the Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) improved through the development of a new interactive website for NTB, which also received two vehicles, computers, laptops, a printer and a projector. As part of the media campaign under MCA-N s North American Destination Marketing Campaign, journalists from North America were sourced to visit Namibia and write stories. NTB CEO Digu IINaobeb in a new 4x4 vehicle received from MCA-N DCEO Operations, Sikongo Haihambo. 11

Tourism Project Growing the Tourism Industry Online and offline marketing of Namibia as a tourist destination achieved accolades during the Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) hosted by Namibia in

14 Tourism Project Growing the Tourism Industry Online and offline marketing of Namibia as a tourist destination achieved accolades during the Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) hosted by Namibia in November In August 2013, a very successful GoBiGNamibia online campaign was implemented through international bloggers and well-known Namibian artist Ees told the Namibian story through their blogs, lenses and experiences. The GoBiGNamibia online campaign was initiated to position Namibia as an adventure destination ahead of the Adventure Travel World Summit and generated a wealth of new photographs and written content for the Namibia Tourism Board. MCA-N rendered support to Team Destination Namibia during ATWS preparation under the theme, A Summit Never to Be Forgotten. These efforts will attract more visitors to Namibia, reaping benefits that extend to Omaheke Region. Screenshot of the new interactive NTB website developed with funding from MCA-N. 12

15 Impressions MCA Namibia Projects in Omaheke Region Omaheke Infrastructure Omaheke Regional Study & Resource Centre. New Epukiro SVO with loading ramp. Newly constructed COSDEC at Gobabis. 13

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16 MCA NAMIBIA PUBLIC OUTREACH TEL /418/454 FAX

Millennium Challenge account Namibia. Fact Sheet. Zambezi Region. Poverty reduction through economic growth

Millennium Challenge account Namibia Fact Sheet Zambezi Region Poverty reduction through economic growth Foreword About MCA Namibia The Government of the Republic of Namibia and the U.S. Government signed