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Press Release
Press Release
New World Bank Group Strategy Aims to Boost Job Creation and Access to Quality Services
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/01/08/-namibia-new-world-bank-group-strategy-aims-to-boost-job-creation-afe

The five-year strategy is focusing on increased employment and improved access to quality public services, underpinned by a cross-cutting theme of digital transformation.

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NAM

BY THE NUMBERS: NAMIBIA

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OVERVIEW:
NAMIBIA
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Development
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THE LATEST FROM NAMIBIA

Discover news, blogs, and stories on how the World Bank is driving change and shaping country's future.

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Projects

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Results

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Agriculture
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Namibia Agriculture Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance Diagnostic
Namibia Agriculture Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance Diagnostic
This diagnostic report was prepared in response to a technical assistance request from the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) to support the design and implementation of an index-based agriculture insurance program targeting small-scale farmers.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/bbcd19e0-d3d5-40bb-80f7-8a37970fcc80
Read Full Report
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Creating Markets In Namibia: Creating Resilient and Inclusive Markets
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/5c1f4949-3e4e-57d9-9770-9c5755346399
Creating Markets In Namibia: Creating Resilient and Inclusive Markets
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Namibia Systematic Country Diagnostic
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/d99ae9d6-fc50-55b0-89cc-fa68b681f57e
Namibia Systematic Country Diagnostic
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Leveraging Pension Fund Investment for Domestic Development: Namibia’s Regulation 29 Approach
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/54497d6d-cbe6-519e-9b99-8f5847824dfd
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Country Leadership

Ndiamé Diop
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/n/ndiame-diop
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Vice President, Eastern and Southern Africa
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Satu Kahkonen
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Satu Kahkonen
Country Director for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini
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For media inquiries

Frieda Lukas
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For project-related issues and complaints contact  namibiaalert@worldbank.org
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