While Namibia continues to attract a growing number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, the majority of these are concentrated in the Khomas, //Kharas and Erongo regions, with limited distribution across the rest of the country.
To promote equitable regional participation in investment-led development, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has embarked on a nationwide regional outreach programme that started in //Kharas and Hardap then continued to Kunene, Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshana, Oshikoto, Omaheke and Erongo, with Otjozondjupa region as our final stop.
During this final leg, the NIPDB will undertake a strategic outreach mission to Otjiwarongo and Outjo from 12-14 October 2025, engaging regional leadership, local businesses and the youth to unlock investment opportunities, foster collaboration and align local economic potential with national development goals.
This engagement underscores the importance of coordinated action between policymakers, investors and communities to accelerate regional development.
This mission also directly supports the Government’s National Development Plan 6 (NDP6), which prioritises job creation, economic diversification, rural empowerment and inclusive growth.
By extending its investment facilitation role beyond the aforementioned regions, the NIPDB aims to ensure that no region is left behind in Namibia’s economic development journey.
The engagement with the regional political leadership is aimed at promoting stronger partnerships between the government and the private sector to support sustainable regional development.
This will include adopting interventions such as the creation of the Regional Investment Committee (RIC) for the Otjozondupa region, which will be tasked with identifying and preparing investor-ready projects to attract investment and stimulate sustained economic growth in the region.
RIC’s have already been established in the Omaheke and Kavango West regions, respectively, with plans to roll them out to all fourteen regions in the next few months.
Discussion with the business community will focus on providing insights into the national economy, promote strategic alignment amongst local businesses and support the development of strong value chains.
These sessions enable the NIPDB to understand the constraints faced by investors, and thereafter engage the relevant government offices, ministries and agencies to ensure they are resolved.
This is part of the NIPDB’s mandate to effectively support investors, improve the ease of doing business and ensure that Namibia remains a competitive investment destination.
A key feature of this outreach programme will be the Oxungi Youth Dialogue, a special platform where the NIPDB CEO, Nangula Nelulu Uaandja will engage with the youth and share information about opportunities emanating from emerging sectors, expanding the MSME pool to create employment opportunities and responding to the reality that youth unemployment remains one of the most urgent national challenges.
It is against this backdrop that youth in the Otjozondjupa region and Otjiwarongo, in particular, are invited to attend the Oxungi session.