1. Developing Infrastructure for Trade
Hon. Dr. SC Ankama
Deputy Minister: Works & Transport
Republic of Namibia
At the occasion of the 2nd Africa Trade Forum
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2. Introduction
Occasion to cross-fertilize ideas and best practices for continental growth and development
To share into the larger continental dream of prioritizing infrastructure development
Craft how transport sector can unlock and facilitate economic growth and development
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3. Rationale High transportation costs Inefficient transport systems
We are confronted by:
High transportation costs
Inefficient transport systems
Policy challenges
Lack of human resources
Inadequate financial resources
Limited investment in infrastructure & maintenance
Poor access-international markets
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4. Planning & Financing of infrastructure
In most effort
Plan jointly
Finance jointly
Engage ppp
Develop common rules
Create adaptable procedures and standards
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5. Challenges Remote planning & isolationism Infrastructure duplication
Lack of effective utility of infrastructure
Neighbour to neighbour opposite planning
Lack of expertise
Absence of proper continental (even regional) planning
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6. Benefits from proper infrastructure development
Socio-economic boost
Enhancement of intra-trade
Transport costs reduction
Commodities costs reduction for the end-user
Adding value to local, regional and continental products
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7. Benefits cont... Transit-transport arrangements improve
Increased revenue collection
Deeper regional economic integration,
Reduced cost of doing business
Attracting foreign direct investment
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8. Examples of cooperative strategy
Namibia and Botswana on the development of the Trans Kalahari Railway line
Botswana and Zambia on the construction of the Kazungula Bridge across the Zambezi River
Namibia’s investment in the Port of Walvis Bay - Atlantic West Coast of Africa with a view to providing an alternative gateway into and out of Southern Africa
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9. The way forward One Stop Border Post approach
We must aim to accelerate ideals of:
One Stop Border Post approach
Systems Connectivity and Electronic Data Interchange
Risk Management Policy Frameworks, Accreditation of Economic Operators/Preferred Trader Scheme, Single Window and Integrated Border Management
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10. The way forward cont...
I urge us all to rise to the occasion and take advantage of global economic opportunities in the light of Public Private Partnership
Let us harness our political will, unity of purpose, and commitment for a better Africa.
Thank you!
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