Regional development strategy for Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena and Oshikoto (noerthen Namibia)

Frayne, Bruce; du Plessis, Andrew; Hopson, Rodney; Scharbler, Martin; Simon, David; Tapscott, Chris

dc.contributor.author	Frayne, Bruce
dc.contributor.author	du Plessis, Andrew
dc.contributor.author	Hopson, Rodney
dc.contributor.author	Scharbler, Martin
dc.contributor.author	Simon, David
dc.contributor.author	Tapscott, Chris
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-16T10:29:40Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-16T10:29:40Z
dc.date.issued	1993
dc.identifier.uri	https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/21856
dc.description	This study examines development efforts in Namibia’s four central northern regions Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto during the early post‑independence period. Despite significant donor presence and government interventions, development activities in the area remained largely uncoordinated, resulting in duplication of efforts and inefficient use of limited resources. The study highlights how many agencies pursued their own agendas, with the central north receiving concentrated attention due to its population density, development potential, and persistent socio‑economic challenges. The research was undertaken through collaboration between the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the Social Sciences Division of the Multidisciplinary Research Centre (MRC) at the University of Namibia. It emphasises the need for a coherent regional development strategy aligned with the newly established Regional Councils Act of 1992, which mandates regional councils to coordinate and plan development at the regional level. The report proposes a regional planning framework to guide area‑based development, improve coordination among stakeholders, and ensure that scarce resources are used effectively in line with broader national and regional priorities.	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	Royal Danish Embassy and IBIS (formerly WUS-Denmark).	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	University of Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Regional development strategy	en_US
dc.subject	Oshana region	en_US
dc.subject	Omusati region	en_US
dc.subject	Ohangwena region	en_US
dc.subject	Oshikoto region	en_US
dc.title	Regional development strategy for Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena and Oshikoto (noerthen Namibia)	en_US
dc.type	Technical Report	en_US