Strategic Planning Workshop: MAWF, Swakopmund 22-26 October 2012

The Strategic Planning Workshop of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF) at the Sea Side Hotel in Swakopmund was officially opened by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Joseph Iita and facilitated by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). 

During day one of the workshop the different Directorates of the MAWF made presentations on their functions, roles, major achievements, challenges and possible solutions, situational analysis and stakeholder analysis (SWOT+PESTEL analysis).  

MAWF participants busy with the planning process

During day 2 of the workshop the OPM facilitators presented a framework on the Public Service Strategic Planning Framework as well as a presentation on the 4th National Development Plan (2013-2017) This was followed by a presentation (Mr. D. Tshikesho: Under Secretary, Department Agriculture) on the MAWF's Vision, Mission and Core Values as well as the development of Strategic Themes.

MAWF staff members enjoying a delightful lunch with a stunning view over the Atlantic ocean 

Day 3 was mainly spend developing and scrutinizing Strategic Objectives in line with NDP 4 initiatives. During Day 4, Key Performance Indicators(PI's) or Performance Measures were developed and Performance Targets were set against these PI's. This was followed by the development of the Programme.

Group work in progress evaluating Strategic Objectives

Day 5, the last day of the workshop was used to estimate the budget and responsible Units/Directorates for the different objectives. OPM also made a presentation on the Public Service Annual Planning Framework (2013/14) to prepare the MAWF to resume the process upon returning back to office. 

The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Joseph Iita officially closed the workshop, which ended around 21:00 pm Friday evening.  

Note: The blog-master  Mr. R.D. Burger (Agri Erongo region) was struck down with a Kidney Stone (rather painful experience) and could not attend the last 2 days of the workshop...