National Planning Commission of Namibia

11/09/2026

Turning Marine Resources into Opportunities for Communities

Today, NPC Director-General Amb. Dr. Kaire Mbuende addressed the official launch of the Erongo Governor’s Fish Consumption Promotion Project, an initiative connecting Namibia’s marine resources with food security, entrepreneurship, employment and inclusive economic development.

He commended the Erongo Region for the initiative, noting that it demonstrates how regional leadership can translate national development priorities into opportunities that directly benefit communities.

Dr. Mbuende emphasised that Namibia’s marine resources must do more than generate export earnings. “They must contribute to food security, local value addition, enterprise development, employment and improved household incomes. This is at the heart of the Blue Economy.”

He further noted that the initiative advances an important development principle that resources must create opportunities where people live. “A fish shop may appear modest, but collectively, such enterprises can stimulate local economic activity, create jobs, support household incomes and strengthen community resilience.”

09/09/2026

Green Industrialisation Must Create Value for Namibians

Addressing the African Green Industries Summit 2026 in Swakopmund today, NPC Director-General, Amb. Dr. Kaire Mbuende, emphasised that Namibia’s green industrialisation ambition extend beyond how much green hydrogen the country can produce to what the country can manufacture, beneficiate and build from it.

“It is what we can manufacture with it, the minerals we can beneficiate, the industries we can decarbonize, and the infrastructure we can develop. At the end of the day, it is a question of how many Namibian businesses and workers can participate in the resulting value chains.”

He also highlighted that through initiatives such as the Youth for Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme, young Namibians are being equipped with technical skills to access emerging employment, entrepreneurship and business opportunities within the green industrialisation value chain.

As Chairperson of the Green Industries Council, Dr. Mbuende reaffirmed the NPC’s commitment to creating the enabling conditions for Namibia’s green industrialisation agenda to translate into tangible economic opportunities. This includes advancing the Green Industrialisation Policy, strengthening coordination across Government, and establishing a coherent policy and institutional framework to support implementation.

08/09/2026

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31/08/2026

Mid-Year Budget Reviews

The Director General of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Amb. Dr Kaire Mbuende, and the Minister of Finance, Hon. Erika Shafuda, are leading the Mid-Year Budget Review consultations with Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs).

The consultations provide an opportunity to assess progress in the implementation of the national budget against set targets, review budget ex*****on rates, and evaluate whether allocated resources are achieving the intended development outcomes.

The Mid-Year Budget Review also considers the impact of fiscal policy on society, examines progress on key programmes and projects, and identifies challenges that may affect implementation.

27/08/2026

Earlier this week, National Planning Commission Director General, Amb. Dr. Kaire Mbuende, engaged businesses at the Ongwediva Trade Fair under the theme “Unlocking Economic Growth and Job Creation through Empowering SMEs.”

The engagement provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on the role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth, creating jobs and strengthening Namibia’s productive capacity.

The Director General also took the opportunity to tour the trade fair, engaging with exhibitors and learning more about the products, services and innovations being showcased by local businesses.

21/08/2026

Visit us at the Ongwediva Trade Fair and let’s engage on issues that matter to Namibia’s development — from development planning and budgeting to resource mobilisation, development cooperation, monitoring and evaluation, and much more.

At the National Planning Commission, we believe that development is about people, and we plan better when you are involved. Come sit with us. Help us plan.

14/08/2026

Our First Newsletter of 2026 is Here!

We are pleased to share the first NPC Newsletter for 2026. From advancing the implementation of NDP6, strengthening development partnerships and regional planning, to promoting economic transformation, this edition captures some of the milestones and activities by NPC in driving Namibia’s development agenda.

Take a moment to catch up on what has been happening across NPC.