Background & Objectives

• The “EU-Namibia Cooperation Facility” seeks to advance Namibia’s socio-economic development and reinforce the EU-Namibia partnership. This includes capacity building for government institutions, policy dialogues on shared priorities, promoting trade and investment, supporting the Economic Partnership Agreement, and fostering EU-Namibia cooperation through strategic communication and economic diplomacy.

Activities

• The project focuses on strengthening Namibia’s capacity to implement the MIP 2021-2027 and 11th EDF programmes through capacity building, policy dialogue, and awareness-raising. Key actions include:

• Supporting NPC and OMAs in programme planning, implementation, and reporting.

• Developing procurement tools, financial reporting, and action documents.

• Conducting training needs assessments and capacity-building plans with NIPAM.

• Enhancing policy dialogue and sectoral reforms in areas like education, green growth, and governance.

• Promoting EU-Namibia cooperation through communication and visibility activities, including reporting on achievements.

Results

The action focuses on:

• Building capacity within the National Planning Commission (NPC) and OMAs to effectively implement the MIP 2021-2027 and 11th EDF programmes.

• Enhancing dialogue and policy-making capabilities in key areas like education, green growth, governance, and gender equality, driving policy reforms and stakeholder engagement.

• Raising awareness of EU-Namibia development cooperation among stakeholders and the public.