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PARTNERSHIPS
PARTNER WITH US
A core element of the NIPDB’s mandate is to build trust relationships locally and internationally, stimulating private sector-led and inclusive economic growth. We offer a wide range of exciting partnership opportunities to the Namibian and global business community, civil society and public actors in the spirit of promoting the Namibia nation brand, positively impacting the economy, and promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Here are some of the benefits of partnering with the NIPDB by funding events/initiatives or becoming a technical partner:
Actively contribute to Namibia’s economic development by enhancing NIPDB’s impact in attracting local and foreign investment and developing MSMEs.
Position your brand internationally through global presence and thought leadership.
Benefit from our unique local and global network and engage with audiences in strategic markets.
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Namibia at the United Nations General Assembly 2023
In partnership with the Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, the NIPDB hosted an “Invest in Namibia Summit” on the margins of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Building on the significant interest Namibia attracted on account of recent oil and gas discoveries and green hydrogen projects that have placed Namibia on the radar of investors, the summit was needed to amplify Namibia as a preferred investment destination and attract investment into other sectors of the economy, such as green hydrogen, agriculture, tourism and mining, in addition to further investment in oil and gas. RMB’s partnership was therefore invaluable to foster awareness of Namibian opportunities to the international community towards increased investment interest.
Namibia Sustainable Supplier Database
In collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), NIPDB is developing the Namibia Sustainable Supplier Database (SD2). This database comprises an online, centralised repository of information about domestic companies that aims to support domestic and international investors to identify potential suppliers, service providers, or business partners in Namibia. This initiative is expected to create a triple benefit as follows: For domestic companies, it will provide a promotional tool that helps to showcase your expertise and products to potential new customers; For investors, it will help to easily assess the availability, quality, and reliability of domestic suppliers, understand local market dynamics, and supply chain risks – all key elements to an investment decision; and For the NIPDB, it will serve as a tool to position the strengths of the domestic business community in promoting Namibia as an attractive investment location where sustainable sourcing opportunities exist.
Know2Grow High Potential Pool
The Know2Grow (K2G) High Potential Pool is designed to assist in expanding the activities of export-ready micro and small businesses with significant potential for exporting their products. In 2023, Nedbank Namibia, First National Bank Namibia and Bank Windhoek made a generous pledge of N$300,000 to support the High Potential Pool. More than 20 export-ready MSMEs from the K2G-High Potential Pool have participated. They were selected to take part in international events focusing on market access and export promotion, including the Annual Investment Meeting held in Abu Dhabi in May 2023, the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, and the Southern Africa International Trade Expo (SAITEX) as part of Africa’s Big 7 exhibition held in Johannesburg in May and June 2023, respectively.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Events & Investment Promotion
The NIPDB hosts and participates in a wide range of national and global events to promote Namibia as a competitive destination to visit, live and invest. We welcome the support of partners to co-fund Namibia’s representation, provide thought leadership and scale our impact.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development
The promotion of local MSMEs is critical for the achievement of the NIPDB’s mission to unlock opportunities that enable a better quality of life for all Namibians. As such, we participate in and carry out a number of capacity building, market access, business advisory and ecosystem optimisation programmes. We invite support in varied forms from the Namibian business and civil community.
Technical Collaboration and Policy Development
The NIPDB engages in a wide range of projects and initiatives including the provision of investor facilitation, MSME capacity building services, management of the national brand, and skills development and policy advice for a more competitive Namibia and to improve the ease of doing business. As Namibia’s leading investment promotion agency, we value the opportunity to learn from global leaders on best practices and innovative approaches to unlock opportunities for Namibians through investment and local enterprise development. The NIPDB therefore welcomes technical or in-kind support from interested institutions along areas of mutual value.
Youth and Skills Development
The Talent, Innovation and Productivity (TIP) department at the NIPDB aims to ensure that Namibia possesses adequate and sufficient skills to accommodate new investment, especially in emerging sectors. TIP works closely with various educational institutions and training programs to develop initiatives that will enhance the skills of the local workforce, making the country an attractive destination for investors. Partnerships are welcome to scale the impact of initiatives.