Estdev

In Southern Africa, ESTDEV focuses on development cooperation in Namibia in the areas of e-government, education, and business development. We support Estonian companies and organizations that help develop the ecosystem of Namibian start-ups based on the Estonian experience. We also promote young people’s digital competencies and increase their opportunities to participate in the labor market. Finally, we have supported the availability of climate change and environmental education in schools.

From 2009–2021, Namibia was supported through various development cooperation and humanitarian aid projects, amounting to nearly 450,000 euros in funding and six implemented projects. Four of these ongoing projects support young people’s digital literacy, e-learning solutions, and e-government capacity building.

Global Sustainable Development Goals in Namibia

Priority areas of Estonian development cooperation in Namibia

• Digital transformation – assessment of national digital maturity and preparation of the corresponding roadmap, including development of existing and new e-government tools and e-services.
• Entrepreneurship – developing a start-up ecosystem and increasing 21st-century skills among young people; increasing the competitiveness of young people and women in the labor market; introducing digital opportunities through evolving skill sets.
• Education – providing e-learning solutions; making e-learning materials more accessible; developing digital competences.

Important documents

• Estonian Foreign Policy Development Plan 2030
• Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Program 2022-2025 (in Estonian)
• Estonian Regional Strategy for Africa 2020-2030 (in Estonian)
• Estonia’s Cooperation with African Countries

Ongoing projects in Namibia