Republic of Namibia Namibia’s Political Economy and Development Policy Frameworks HONOURABLE CARL H G SCHLETTWEIN (MP) MINISTER OF FINANCE 10 th of May, 2016
Urban/Rural Population Projections Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Real GDP Growth (%), Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Real Consumption and Investment Growth (%), Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Exports and Imports (N$ millions at constant 2010 prices), Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
GDP from the Primary Sector, 2015 Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Employment by Major Sector, 2014 Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
GDP by Industry Sector, Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Fiscal Consolidation Source: Ministry of Finance* 2016/17 projected
Primary Sector Exports, 2015 Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Inequality: Gini Coefficient Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Unemployment rate by age group (%), 2014 Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Employment-to-Population Ratio by Highest Level of Educational Attainment, 2014 Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Population living in poverty (%) Source: Namibia Statistics Agency
Medium-Term Policy Response Agenda To realize Vision 2030, Harambee PP commits to the following targeted interventions: Improving skills and quality of educational outcomes Expanding manufacturing base, tapping regional integration Promoting Growth at Home and export-led growth Fostering a conducive investment climate Eradicating poverty through income generation and social protection
Medium-Term Policy Response Agenda Implement growth-friendly fiscal & monetary policies Do things differently; Implement Harambee PP Mobilize Domestic Resources to finance development Implement structural reforms to optimize outcomes: (PPP Policy, Public Enterprises, NEEEF, Public Procurement, Financial Sector reforms)
Medium-Term Policy Response Agenda
Conclusion Namibia has made significant progress since 1990 Structural constraints in core areas remain, but are surmountable Addressing the constraints require a new norm, better targeting and urgency in a globalized world The Harambee Prosperity Plan offers prioritization for a new development paradigm
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