The importance of credible forecasts
The Namibian economy has been experiencing slower growth over the past 12 months than we have seen in the last 5 years. There are still a few deniers of this; however the high frequency data is fairly conclusive. This comes after a period of extremely high growth, which has set an excellent base for the […]
The multiplier effect of Basic Income Grants
The debate surrounding the introduction of a Basic Income Grant (BIG), a universal and unconditional cash transfer to Namibians below the age of 60, has sparked up again after President Geingob took office. Much research has been done surrounding the effects of cash transfers, both conditional and unconditional. The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank […]
The myth of the lazy poor
The government’s stated “war on poverty”, and accompanying policy proposals such as basic income grants and the solidarity tax, have opened a national debate on the virtues of social grants to the poor. Surprisingly, the idea has gained traction, particularly among wealthier segments of Namibian society, that cash grants to the poorest in our society […]
EAN’s contribution to a panel discussion on “Africa and EU in Partnership: joint opportunities and challenges – Sustainable Economic Development”
Presentation by Klaus Schade
The Logistics Sector, the Sustainable Development Goals and Regulatory Requirements – 8 April 2016
Presentation by Klaus Schade at the Tralac Annual Conference