Namibia urged to strengthen partnerships to unlock emerging economic opportunities

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2026-11-10
WINDHOEK, 10 November 2026- Ned Sibeya deputy chief national development adviser at NPC, UN Resident coordinator Hopolong Phororo and Executive Director of NPC I-Ben Nashandi at the 2026 Development Partners Forum and Open Day. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA WINDHOEK, 10 November 2026- Ned Sibeya deputy chief national development adviser at NPC, UN Resident coordinator Hopolong Phororo and Executive Director of NPC I-Ben Nashandi at the 2026 Development Partners Forum and Open Day. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia must strengthen development partnerships, embrace innovation and expand private sector participation to unlock emerging economic opportunities and ensure inclusive and sustainable economic growth, National Planning Commission (NPC) Executive Director I-Ben Nashandi has said.
Speaking at the 2026 Development Partners Forum and Development Partners Coordination Open Day in Windhoek on Tuesday, Nashandi said effect...
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