Western Regional Co-ordinating Council pledges closer collaboration with MMDCEs to accelerate development
Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, said the Council is ready to provide the coordination and support needed to help Assemblies translate government policies into practical interventions that improve the lives of residents.
The Western Regional Co-ordinating Council (WRCC) has committed to working more closely with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to tackle the unique development challenges faced by communities throughout the region. Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson opened a three-day retreat for MMDCEs at Maaha Beach Resort in Ellembelle District on August 20, 2026.
The retreat aimed to foster dialogue between the region's MMDCEs and WRCC officials to assess governance, share experiences, and devise practical strategies for enhancing service delivery.
Nelson emphasized that the challenges confronting different assemblies were not uniform and required tailored solutions. He urged the MMDCEs to identify their gaps, exchange successful approaches, and collaborate with the WRCC to find practical resolutions. The Minister listed issues such as illegal mining, environmental degradation, sanitation, youth unemployment, flooding, and infrastructure deficits as areas necessitating stronger institutional cooperation.
Nelson highlighted that the WRCC views assemblies as partners in the region's development, stressing that progress in one district contributes to the overall growth of the Western Region. He described MMDCEs as the essential link between the national government and citizens, underscoring that the effectiveness of government policies would be judged by their impact at the community level.
He challenged MMDCEs to shift from merely understanding government programs to developing practical strategies for implementing them in ways that address local needs. He also advocated for greater community engagement, accountability, and responsiveness, stressing that citizens should view their assemblies as accessible partners in development.
The Minister expressed confidence that the retreat would reinforce coordination between the WRCC and assemblies, providing a platform for peer learning, performance evaluation, and the creation of locally relevant solutions. He encouraged MMDCEs to return to their respective communities with renewed energy and a clearer sense of purpose, aiming to deliver tangible improvements in the lives of their constituents.
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