Key Activities
- Provided targeted technical assistance to NIPDB to address systemic barriers to inclusive MSME growth, particularly for women and youth.
- Conducted a comprehensive landscape study assessing skills-market alignment and the enabling environment for entrepreneurs.
- Developed actionable strategies to tackle key bottlenecks and expand opportunities for women- and youth-led enterprises.
- Established an inclusive dialogue platform to convene government, private sector, and development partners for collaborative reform testing and refinement.
Outcomes
- NIPDB is now equipped with a clear roadmap to foster a more inclusive and investment-friendly MSME ecosystem.
- The intervention shifted fragmented conversations into actionable solutions addressing systemic challenges.
- Broad stakeholder engagement and rigorous analysis laid the foundation for sustainable economic empowerment, especially for women and youth.
Region
Namibia
Theme
MSME Development | Inclusive Growth | Women & Youth Empowerment
Partners
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB)