Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Education is conducting a Final Stakeholder Consultation and Validation Workshop this week to review and validate the Operational Manual for Multi-Purpose Youth Resource Centres (MPYRCs) and Youth Skills Training Centres (YSTCs).
The workshop, facilitated through the Directorate of Youth Development, is being held in Swakopmund from Monday, 9 November 2026, to Friday, 13 November 2026, bringing together stakeholders to deliberate on the proposed operational guidelines.
“The five-day workshop brings together key stakeholders, including Regional Deputy Directors responsible for Lifelong Learning, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, as well as officials from the National Youth Council and the National Youth Service. In addition to reviewing and validating the Operational Manual, the workshop serves as an induction and provides an opportunity to strengthen stakeholders’ understanding of the operations and services offered at the centres,” the Ministry explained.
Scenes from the Final Stakeholder Consultation and Validation Workshop. Photos: Ministry of Education.
The Ministry said discussions address several aspects of centre management and operations, including policy and institutional frameworks, administrative and financial management, programme planning, hostel management, human resources, infrastructure and asset management, occupational safety, monitoring and evaluation, compliance, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, communication, media engagement and the responsible use of social media.
“The consultation aims to strengthen operational standards, clarify roles and responsibilities, and agree on practical procedures to guide the effective management and service delivery of the centres,” the Ministry continued.
According to the Ministry, expected outcomes include a validated draft of the Operational Manual, a consolidated matrix of stakeholder comments and proposed amendments, agreed operational standards and procedures, workshop resolutions and recommendations, and a roadmap outlining the finalisation, approval and implementation of the Manual.
