The Inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF)

The 2025 Inaugural Namibian Public Private Forum (NamPPF), hosted over two days by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and co-funded by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Namibia-Angola Office, brought together over 300 government, private sector, and development partners to strengthen collaboration for inclusive growth. Chaired by Namibian Presidency H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the Forum focused on moving “from dialogue to delivery” through practical actions that boost investment, job creation, and economic competitiveness. Delegates highlighted pressing challenges, including Namibia’s high unemployment rate, which the Forum aimed to address through coordinated reforms and strategic interventions. In her closing remarks, the President reaffirmed the Namibian Government’s commitment to fast-track visa processing, policy and regulatory reforms in order to make Namibia more business friendly. A product of the forum also constituted the establishment of three key national Task Forces on Housing, Health, and Economic Development to report directly to the Presidency. H.E. Nandi-Ndaitwah further emphasized the shared goal of making 500,000 new jobs a reality, underscoring that progress depends on unity for a shared purpose. As a proud partners, KAS are proud to support this emerging platform for dialogue, policy reform, and partnership to continue driving Namibia’s sustainable development.