Thursday morning consisted of a two hour meeting with Councillor Matheus K. Shikongo (Mayor) in his office with several assistants and City CEO Taapopi. It was a very engaging discussion regarding Police Board, Policing and his City. In Windhoek there is a total of 16 councillors elected. Annually, in May, the elected councillors decide amongst themselves which of the 16 will hold the position of Mayor. Councillor Shikongo has been Mayor for the past 8 consecutive years.
The delegation then drove to the Central Business District for a walk-around, meeting and greeting citizens. All, not many, but all expressed appreciation of the presence of the Canadian delegation offering assistance to the Windhoek Police. The group then drove to the 'informal' settlement again seeing poverty. Families living in tin sheds no larger than a small Canadian bedroom.
The afternoon was spent at the ESF for detailed discussion on strategic planning and policy and procedure structure.
The delegation then drove to the Central Business District for a walk-around, meeting and greeting citizens. All, not many, but all expressed appreciation of the presence of the Canadian delegation offering assistance to the Windhoek Police. The group then drove to the 'informal' settlement again seeing poverty. Families living in tin sheds no larger than a small Canadian bedroom.
The afternoon was spent at the ESF for detailed discussion on strategic planning and policy and procedure structure.
Chief Kanime concluded the session by listing three specific commitments:
- Plan to review and revise values, mission, and vision;
- Develop a five year strategic plan within 12 months;
- Review Policy and Procedure for policies relevant to WCP, then prioritize to adapt and fit WCP.
Progress!
1 comment:
Rick
Now that you have mentioned it, yes Africa time or Ghana time or Namibia time....seems very common. I think we call it flexibility and adaptability vs punctality and organized.
Nonetheless, things do get accomplished, just on a different schedule.
Sounds like you are making a tremendous contribution over there.
Note, it snowed in Abbotsford, Victoria, and Kelowna on Friday and Saturday. Cold, but temperatures are finally rising.
Cheer
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