WINDHOEK, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Namibia has launched an ambitious five-year agricultural strategy designed to confront the nation’s most pressing environmental and economic challenges. The comprehensive plan directly addresses climate change adaptation, food security enhancement, water scarcity management, land reform implementation, and economic inequality reduction.
The strategic roadmap, spanning 2025/26 to 2029/30, was formally introduced by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani during Wednesday’s launch ceremony.
“This document serves as our collective compass, guiding the sustainable and inclusive transformation of Namibia’s most vital natural resources,” Minister Zaamwani declared, emphasizing the plan’s significance for national development.
The new strategy represents a coordinated response to the government’s recent consolidation of three separate ministries—Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and Fisheries and Marine Resources—creating a unified approach to natural resource governance.
Minister Zaamwani highlighted the plan’s alignment with broader national and international objectives, stating, “Crucially, our strategy is fully synchronized with Namibia’s Vision 2030 and our global commitments under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”
The framework is structured around three fundamental pillars: driving sustainable economic transformation, ensuring equitable access to natural resources, and achieving business excellence in service delivery and institutional performance.
Source: Xinhua