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Omuthiya COE

Omuthiya COE

Omuthiya COE

Omuthiya is the capital town for the Oshikoto Region, Namibia. 

Omuthiya COE

Introduction

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Omuthiya is the capital town for the Oshikoto Region, Namibia. The town has been proclaimed in 2007 and the Omuthiya Town Council established in September 2008. The estimated current town population is 3 800 of which 2800 are female and about 1000 male, according to the 2011 census.  It is uniquely situated on the world famous Etosha Pan, between the main towns of Ondangwa in the north and Tsumeb in the south.

Fact file
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Province:
Oshikoto
Population:
3,800
Joined COE programme:
2013
# Councillors:
7 (2 female; 5 male)
Sunrise Campaign:
No
Latest Summit:
2014
Latest Gender Score:
52
Omuthiya COE

Stories of change

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  • Omuthiya Town Council: Serious about gender equality

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    Due to the gender mainstreaming programme, the Town Council of Omuthiya has gone far indeed when it comes to gender issues.
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    Omuthiya COE