Matheus David
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has had a busy and productive 2025, defined by strong partnerships, hard work, and a focus on delivering real results for Namibians.
The Commission has worked together with government ministries, agencies, the private sector, and development partners to ensure that national policies and programmes make a difference in people’s lives.
The completion of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) stands out to be one of the major highlights. This five-year plan, part of the government’s long-term Vision 2030, sets out a roadmap for Namibia’s growth.
The NPC made sure that communities, regional councils, and government offices were consulted so that NDP6 reflects the real needs of citizens.
Alongside NDP6, the Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (IMEP) was launched to track progress and make sure government programmes are delivering results.
Ministries and agencies are required to submit progress reports every six months, providing a clear picture of how projects are advancing. The President launched NDP6 and the IMEP on 21 July 2025 and this marked an important milestone in national planning. This year, the Commission produced the first interim progress report on NDP6, covering seven priority areas, including youth empowerment, sports, health, education, food security, and creative industries. Work is also ongoing on a national digital dashboard that will allow government to track project progress in real time, making it easier to make decisions based on facts.
Policy coordination continued to be a major part of the NPC’s work. Throughout the year, the Commission helped develop and review important policies, such as the Green Hydrogen Policy, the Early Childhood Development Policy, and the Universal Health Access Policy. Training was also provided to ministries on project planning, budgeting, and evaluation to improve the quality of government programmes.
The NPC also worked to make sure the national budget aligns with development priorities. The 2025 development budget, worth N$11.8 billion, helps government projects across the country, with N$9.6 billion from government revenue and N$2.2 billion from development partners. By the end of November, about 48 percent of the budget had been spent. The Commission met with ministries to review progress and learn lessons to improve future projects.
The NPC helped strengthen partnerships and bring in support for key projects. This included funding from the European Union, Germany, and China for education, social protection, energy, housing, and infrastructure. Several projects are underway, such as livestock feedlots, abattoirs, artificial insemination centres, and regional infrastructure upgrades.
Another major milestone this year was the launch of the Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) and the establishment of Presidential Task Forces on Economic Recovery, Health, and Housing and Land Delivery. The Forum provides a space for government and business to discuss investment, local participation, and economic growth.
In November, the NPC also hosted the Development Partners Forum, which focused on youth employment and skills development. The meeting highlighted the need to connect young people with opportunities in agriculture, digital technology, green energy, and tourism.
The NPC thanked all ministries, agencies, development partners, and the private sector for their support and cooperation. By working together, Namibia is on track to achieve sustainable and inclusive development, keeping the needs of its people at the centre of national planning.
Issued by the Public Relations Office, Office of the Executive Director, National Planning Commission.