City-regional councils: A myth or method for better planning? The case of the Khomas region (Namibia)

Authors

  • AR Detering Strategy, Facilitation & Implementation Services Division, City of Windhoek, Namibia
  • Malene Campbell University of the Free State, South Africa
  • Johan de Kock Ministry of Local and Regional Government and Housing, Republic of Namibia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38140/as.v12i2.1738

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Windhoek Local Authority Council, Khomas Region, Namibia

Abstract

he functions to be fulfilled by regional councils cannot be performed ade-quately by the Khomas Regional Council, due to the Council’s lack of funds, capacity, expertise and experience. The Windhoek Local Authority Council, in comparison, occupies a very dominant position in terms of size, financial standing and expertise. At present there is virtually no co-operation between these institutions. It will be proposed that a ‘city-regional council’ be formed, which would enable the joint administration of the Windhoek Local Authority area and the Khomas Region’s urban fringe developments, settlements and rural areas. It is anticipated that this proposed joint administration for the area will streamline planning processes and speed up decision-making.

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Published

2005-12-31

How to Cite

Detering, A., Campbell, M. and de Kock, J. (2005) “City-regional councils: A myth or method for better planning? The case of the Khomas region (Namibia)”, Acta Structilia, 12(2), pp. 84–105. doi: 10.38140/as.v12i2.1738.

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