Opportunities for a Green Tourism Sector

This report looks at the potential for Namibia’s Tourism sector. Tourism is one of Namibia’s most important earners of foreign currency, and is a priority area in the fourth National Development Plan. To maximise the potential from tourism in the future, the report recommends that Namibia should: • Ensure the sustainability and viability of conservancies that […]

IJG Business Climate Monitor December 2016

The Index shows an increase for the second time in a month — the first time this has happened since April 2015. This report looks over the index’s performance over the last year, a challenging period in which almost half the indicators showed a decline.

IJG Business Climate Monitor November 2016

The latest edition of the index finds that the ‘technical recession’ might be short-lived. It appears the index started to stabilise after a downward trend since June. Meanwhile, the drought continues to put industry and agriculture under pressure.

The 2017 Guide to the Economy is here!

We’re excited to announce that the newest edition of the most comprehensive and accessible book on the Namibian economy is now available. Authored by Robin Sherbourne, who also composed the previous editions, this book combines an overview of all major sectors of the economy with an astute analysis of major issues affecting the economy. The […]

Economy Watch September 2016

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The IPPR report for Namibia since 2010 based on the  World Economic Forum (WEF) release of  the Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2016/17 on 28 September 2016.  

Economy Watch July 2016

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A regular review of economic developments affecting Namibia including the potential Brexit fallout