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| Republic of Namibia |
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| Motto: "Unity, Liberty, Justice" |
Anthem: "Namibia, Land of the Brave"
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Capital
(and largest city) |
Windhoek
22°34.2′S 17°5.167′E / 22.57°S 17.086117°E / -22.57; 17.086117 |
| Official language(s) |
English |
| Recognised regional languages |
Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo |
| Demonym |
Namibian |
| Government |
Republic |
| - |
President |
Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| - |
Prime minister |
Nahas Angula |
| Independence |
from South Africa |
| - |
Date |
21 March 1990 |
| Area |
| - |
Total |
825,418 km2 (34th)
318,696 sq mi |
| - |
Water (%) |
negligible |
| Population |
| - |
2009 estimate |
2,108,665[1] (142nd) |
| - |
2008 census |
2,088,669 |
| - |
Density |
2.5/km2 (235th)
6.6/sq mi |
| GDP (PPP) |
2008 estimate |
| - |
Total |
$13.653 billion[2] |
| - |
Per capita |
$6,611[2] |
| GDP (nominal) |
2008 estimate |
| - |
Total |
$8.835 billion[2] |
| - |
Per capita |
$4,278[2] |
| Gini (2003) |
70.7[1] (high) (1st) |
| HDI (2007) |
▲ 0.686 (medium) (128th) |
| Currency |
Namibian dollar (NAD) |
| Time zone |
WAT (UTC+1) |
| - |
Summer (DST) |
WAST (UTC+2) |
| Drives on the |
left |
| Internet TLD |
.na |
| Calling code |
+264 |
.^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
It shares land borders with
Angola and
Zambia to the north,
Botswana and
Zimbabwe to the east, and
South Africa to the south and east.
.^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ It gained independence in 1990 after a century of foreign domination, including a period of half a century of apartheid.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Its capital and largest city is
Windhoek (
German:
Windhuk).
.^ Namibia will ensure that agreements between Namibia or any Provider, on the one hand, and a United States for-profit Covered Provider, on the other hand, that are financed with MCC Funding state that the United States for-profit organization is subject to audit by the applicable United States Government agency, unless Namibia and MCC agree otherwise in writing.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Compact means the Millennium Challenge Compact entered into between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Republic of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In matters arising under or relating to this Compact, the Program Implementation Agreement, or any supplemental agreement, neither MCC nor the United States Government will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts or any other body of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
It has been given many names: "the land of contrasts," "the land God made in anger," "the ageless land."
[citation needed] .^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
It is the second
least densely populated country in the world, after
Mongolia.
The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by
Bushmen,
Damara,
Namaqua, and since about the 14th century AD, by immigrating
Bantu who came with the
Bantu expansion. It was visited by the
British and
Dutch missionaries during the late 18th century.
.^ Firms and individuals from any country subject to sanction or restriction by law or policy of the United States are not eligible to compete for MCC-funded contracts.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ However, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \40\ Firms and individuals from any country subject to sanction or restriction by law or policy of the United States are not eligible to compete for MCC-funded contracts.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Namibia to get the minority groups assistance in organizing themselves and to participate in planning, decision-making at all levels - national, regional, Africa region and internatioinal, with other indigenous populations.- http://www.un.org/africa/osaa/ngodirectory/dest/countries/Namibia.htm 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.un.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ MCA-Namibia means the National Planning Commission of the Republic of Namibia, in its capacity as the accountable entity responsible to oversee, manage and implement the Program, on behalf of the Republic of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Following internal violence, South Africa installed an interim administration in Namibia in 1985. Namibia obtained full independence from South Africa in 1990 (with the exception of
Walvis Bay - a city that remained under South African control until 1994). The country also officially changed its name from South West Africa to Namibia in 1990.
.^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ As a result of the volatility of the mining sector, the GRN is focusing on diversifying Namibia's economy with particular emphasis on two of the fastest growing sectors--agriculture and tourism.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In connection with this obligation Namibia has developed a budget over the five year term of the Compact to complement MCC Funding through budget allocations to its sectors in education, tourism and agriculture.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Approximately half the population live below the international poverty line of U.S.$1.25 a day,
[4] and the nation has suffered heavily from the effects of
HIV/AIDS, with 15% of the adult population infected with HIV in 2007.
[5]
History
The dry lands of Namibia were inhabited since early times by
Bushmen,
Damara,
Namaqua, and since about the 14th century AD, by immigrating
Bantu who came with the
Bantu expansion. The first Europeans to disembark and explore the region were the Portuguese navigators
Diogo Cão in 1485 and
Bartolomeu Dias in 1486, still the region was not claimed by the Portuguese crown. However, like most of
Sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia was not extensively explored by Europeans until the 19th century, when traders and settlers arrived, principally from Germany and Sweden.
.^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Based on MCA-N forecasts, the RSRCs would serve at least 8,000 individuals a year (about 10 percent of population of the towns where the centers are located).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
South Africa
occupied the colony during
World War I and administered it as a
League of Nations mandate territory.
Following the League's supersession by the United Nations in 1946, South Africa refused to surrender its earlier mandate to be replaced by a United Nations Trusteeship agreement, requiring closer international monitoring of the territory's administration.
.^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Program Management The GRN will incorporate the Compact program into its existing government systems.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Namibia to get the minority groups assistance in organizing themselves and to participate in planning, decision-making at all levels - national, regional, Africa region and internatioinal, with other indigenous populations.- http://www.un.org/africa/osaa/ngodirectory/dest/countries/Namibia.htm 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.un.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ To the extent engaged by MCA-Namibia, such an independent evaluator will review the plans for the collection of baseline data and, as applicable, plans for selecting comparison groups.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Namibia held consultations in all 13 regions of the country and began national level consultations in mid- 2006, which have been on-going particularly in those sectors that the Program will support.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Transition for independence started in 1989 but it was only on 21 March 1990 in which the country officially claimed full independence.
.^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Politics
.^ Compact means the Millennium Challenge Compact entered into between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Republic of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Following 25 years of struggle for independence, the government of Namibia (the ``GRN '') is committed to providing equal opportunities to previously disadvantaged populations, while advancing interracial reconciliation to maintain political and economic stability.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Government-owned enterprises in the Republic of Namibia may participate if they are receiving no state subsidy and can demonstrate that they do not receive a cross-subsidy of income as a result of statutory powers.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Executive power is exercised by the government.
Legislative power is vested in both the
government and the
bicameral Parliament, the
National Assembly and the
National Council. The
judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
[9][10][11] The management of the rule of law and the observance of basic human rights in Namibia are constantly scrutinized.
[12] .^ As appropriate, MCC may take part in discussions between MCA-Namibia and the consultants and, if necessary, may help MCA-Namibia in addressing issues related to the assignment.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Namibia's contribution remains subject to any legal requirements in Namibia for the budgeting and appropriation of such contribution, including approval of Namibia's annual budget by its Parliament.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ To participate in the the development of small and medium size enterprises through training and consultation services provided to SMEs as well as other service providers operating in Namibia.- http://www.un.org/africa/osaa/ngodirectory/dest/countries/Namibia.htm 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.un.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[13] [14]
.^ Representatives of the United States Government and the Republic of Namibia executed the Compact documents on July 28, 2008.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The Ibrahim Index is a comprehensive measure of African governance, based on a number of different variables which reflect the success with which governments deliver essential political goods to its citizens.
[15] .^ Namibia held consultations in all 13 regions of the country and began national level consultations in mid- 2006, which have been on-going particularly in those sectors that the Program will support.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ MCA-Namibia means the National Planning Commission of the Republic of Namibia, in its capacity as the accountable entity responsible to oversee, manage and implement the Program, on behalf of the Republic of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Commission currently consists of 14 members, six of whom are ministers specified by the NPC's enabling statute, with the remaining members appointed by the President of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[16]
Regions and constituencies
.^ Namibia held consultations in all 13 regions of the country and began national level consultations in mid- 2006, which have been on-going particularly in those sectors that the Program will support.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ MCA-Namibia may divide these criteria into sub-criteria.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Foreign relations
.^ Following 25 years of struggle for independence, the government of Namibia (the ``GRN '') is committed to providing equal opportunities to previously disadvantaged populations, while advancing interracial reconciliation to maintain political and economic stability.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ It gained independence in 1990 after a century of foreign domination, including a period of half a century of apartheid.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the
Southern African region.
.^ USAID As a member of ETSIP, MCC and MCA-Namibia have had ongoing discussions with USAID in the development of this Compact.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The development and marketing of local and regional tourism route packages will focus on conservancy sites with the explicit aim of directing anticipated increases in tourism visitors to communal areas.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[citation needed]
The
Reporters Without Borders' Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2007
[17] ranks Namibia as 25th out of 169 countries, as compared with 56th out of 166 in 2003, and 31st out of 139 in 2002.
International disputes
Namibia is involved in several minor international disputes, including:
- Small residual disputes with Botswana along the Caprivi Strip, including the Situngu marshlands and specifically Kasikili or Sedudu Island..
- A dormant dispute over where the boundaries of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe converge.^ South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Angola, Namibia to get the minority groups assistance in organizing themselves and to participate in planning, decision-making at all levels - national, regional, Africa region and internatioinal, with other indigenous populations.
- http://www.un.org/africa/osaa/ngodirectory/dest/countries/Namibia.htm 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.un.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[citation needed]
- Disputes over Angolan rebels and refugees residing in Namibia.[citation needed]
Geography and climate
At 825,418 km
2 (318,696 sq mi),
[18] Namibia is the world's thirty-fourth largest country (after
Venezuela).
.^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Namibia is classified as a lower-middle income country (``LMIC '') with a population of 2.1 million, 2006 per capita of $3,000, and a steady economic growth rate averaging 4.3 percent per annum.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ B. Tourism Project Over the past 10 years, Namibia's tourism sector has enjoyed strong growth of 6.9 percent per annum (source: World Travel and Tourism Council 2007).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Namibia has generally achieved gender parity within its school system, although there are some differences between regions and some school phases.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Namibia has generally achieved gender parity within its school system, although there are some differences between regions and some school phases.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The cold, north-flowing
Benguela current of the Atlantic Ocean accounts for some of the low precipitation.
Climate data for Namibia
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
| Average high °C (°F) |
31
(88) |
29
(84) |
28
(82) |
26
(79) |
23
(73) |
21
(70) |
21
(70) |
24
(75) |
27
(81) |
29
(84) |
30
(86) |
31
(88) |
31
(88) |
| Average low °C (°F) |
18
(64) |
17
(63) |
16
(61) |
13
(55) |
9
(48) |
7
(45) |
6
(43) |
9
(48) |
12
(54) |
15
(59) |
16
(61) |
17
(63) |
6
(43) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) |
76
(2.99) |
74
(2.91) |
79
(3.11) |
41
(1.61) |
8
(0.31) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
3
(0.12) |
10
(0.39) |
23
(0.91) |
48
(1.89) |
362
(14.25) |
| Source: {{{accessdate}}} |
Central Plateau
The Central Plateau runs from north to south, bordered by the
Skeleton Coast to the northwest, the Namib Desert and its coastal plains to the southwest, the
Orange River to the south, and the Kalahari Desert to the east. The Central Plateau is home to the highest point in Namibia at
Königstein elevation 2,606 meters (8,550 ft).
[19] .^ Program Logic The M&E Plan will be built on a series of logic models which illustrate how the Program, Projects and Project Activities contribute to poverty reduction and economic growth in Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Through ETSIP, Namibia coordinates donors to participate in a sector-wide program mainly through budget support and extra-budgetary support, and the Activities of the Education Project are drawn from this program.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ This appears to confirm that, in general, there is consensus within Namibia on priorities for economic growth.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Windhoek, the nation’s capital, is located here, as well as most of the arable land. Although arable land accounts for only 1% of Namibia, nearly half of the population is employed in agriculture.
[20]The abiotic conditions here are similar to those found along the Escarpment, described below; however the topographic complexity is reduced. Summer temperatures in the area can reach 40 °C, and frosts are common in the winter.
Namib Desert
The
Namib Desert is a broad expanse of hyper-arid gravel plains and dunes that stretches along the entire coastline, which varies in width between 100 to many hundreds of kilometres. Areas within the Namib include the Skeleton Coast and the
Kaokoveld in the north and the extensive Namib Sand Sea along the central coast.
[21] The sands that make up the sand sea are a consequence of erosional processes that take place within the Orange River valley and areas further to the south. As sand-laden waters drop their suspended loads into the
Atlantic, onshore currents deposit them along the shore. The prevailing south west winds then pick up and redeposit the sand in the form of massive dunes in the widespread sand sea, the largest sand dunes in the world. In areas where the supply of sand is reduced because of the inability of the sand to cross riverbeds, the winds also scour the land to form large gravel plains. In many areas within the Namib Desert, there is little vegetation with the exception of lichens found in the gravel plains, and in dry river beds where plants can access subterranean water.
Great Escarpment
The Great Escarpment swiftly rises to over 2,000 meters (6,562 ft). Average temperatures and temperature ranges increase as you move further inland from the cold
Atlantic waters, while the lingering coastal fogs slowly diminish.
.^ HDB flat (whole unit, no owner), budget not more than $1300, at jurong area.- Namibia classified for properties, jobs, car, dating ,free, posting, listing, online advertisement,internet banner ad,ads,advertise. 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.ads4namibia.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
As summer winds are forced over the Escarpment, moisture is extracted as precipitation.
[22] The water, along with rapidly changing topography, is responsible for the creation of microhabitats which offer a wide range of organisms, many of them endemic. Vegetation along the escarpment varies in both form and density, with community structure ranging from dense woodlands to more shrubby areas with scattered trees. A number of
Acacia species are found here, as well as grasses and other shrubby vegetation.
Bushveld
The Bushveld is found in north eastern Namibia along the
Angolan border and in the
Caprivi Strip which is the vestige of a narrow corridor demarcated for the
German Empire to access the
Zambezi River. The area receives a significantly greater amount of precipitation than the rest of the country, averaging around 400 mm (15.7 in) per year. Temperatures are also cooler and more moderate, with approximate seasonal variations of between 10 °C (50 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). The area is generally flat and the soils sandy, limiting their ability to retain water.
[23] Located adjacent to the Bushveld in north-central Namibia is one of nature’s most spectacular features: the
Etosha Pan. For most of the year it is a dry, saline wasteland, but during the wet season, it forms a shallow lake covering more than 6000 square kilometres. The area is ecologically important and vital to the huge numbers of birds and animals from the surrounding
savannah that gather in the region as summer drought forces them to the scattered waterholes that ring the pan. The Bushveld area has been demarcated by the
World Wildlife Fund as part of the
Angolan Mopane woodlands ecoregion, which extends north across the
Cunene River into neighbouring
Angola.
Kalahari Desert
The
Kalahari Desert is perhaps Namibia’s best known geographical feature. Shared with South Africa and
Botswana, it has a variety of localized environments ranging from hyper-arid sandy desert, to areas that seem to defy the common definition of desert.
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The reason behind this high productivity and endemism may be the relatively stable nature of precipitation.
[24] .^ The Tourism Project will also provide technical assistance to support MET's efforts to meet these performance targets.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The development and marketing of local and regional tourism route packages will focus on conservancy sites with the explicit aim of directing anticipated increases in tourism visitors to communal areas.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The communal land support sub-activity is intended to reduce land degradation and provide more secure access to land for the residents of the NCAs.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Another feature of the
Kalahari, indeed many parts of Namibia, are
inselbergs, isolated mountains that create microclimates and habitat for organisms not adapted to life in the surrounding desert matrix.
Namibia's Coastal Desert
Namibia's Coastal Desert. Courtesy of
NASA
Namibia’s Coastal Desert is one of the oldest deserts in the world. And its sand dunes are the highest sand dunes in the world, created by the strong onshore winds.
[25]The Namib Desert and the
Namib-Naukluft National Park is located here.
.^ B. Tourism Project Over the past 10 years, Namibia's tourism sector has enjoyed strong growth of 6.9 percent per annum (source: World Travel and Tourism Council 2007).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
It is divided into the northern Skeleton Coast and the southern Diamond Coast. Because of the location of the shoreline—at the point where the Atlantic's cold water reach Africa—there is often extremely dense fog.
[26]Sandy beach comprises 54% and mixed sand and rock add another 28%. Only 16% of the total length is rocky shoreline. The coastal plains are dune fields, gravel plains covered with
lichen and some scattered
salt pans. Near the coast there are areas where the dunes are vegetated with hammocks.
[27]Namibia has rich coastal and marine resources that remain largely unexplored.
[28]Towns
The capital and largest city, Windhoek, is in the centre of the country.
.^ Area Of Hunt: East of Hosea Kutako Internatinal Airport (Namatunga Conservancy) .
Other important towns are:
- Walvis Bay, sea port, international airport, railhead
- Oshakati, main business centre in the North, railhead
- Otjiwarongo, main business centre in Central-North, rail junction
- Lüderitz, sea port, railhead
- Gobabis, farming centre
- Keetmanshoop, railhead
- Tsumeb, mining
- Swakopmund, Tourism (Ex German Colonial town)
- Rundu,
- Katima Mulilo
Population
Demographics
.^ The country's population of 2.0 million is spread over 823,680 km, an area approximately twice the size, but with a population density one sixtieth, of California.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The majority of the Namibian population is
black African — mostly of the
Ovambo ethnicity, which forms about half of the population — and concentrated in the north of the country. Other ethnic groups are the
Herero and
Himba people, who speak a similar language.
In addition to the
Bantu majority, there are large groups of
Khoisan (such as
Nama and
Bushmen), who are descendants of the original inhabitants of Southern Africa. The country also contains some
descendants of refugees from Angola. There are also two smaller groups of people with mixed racial origins, called "
Coloureds" and "
Basters", who together make up 6.5% (with the Coloureds outnumbering the Basters two to one). As of 2006 there were as many as 40,000
Chinese in Namibia.
[29]Whites of
Portuguese,
Dutch,
German,
British and
French ancestry make up about 7% of the population; they form the second-largest population of
European ancestry, both in terms of percentage and actual numbers, in
Sub-Saharan Africa after South Africa.
[1] Most Namibian whites and nearly all those of mixed race speak
Afrikaans and share similar origins, culture, and religion as the white and coloured populations of South Africa. A smaller proportion of whites (around 30,000) trace their family origins directly back to
German colonial settlers and maintain German cultural and educational institutions. Nearly all Portuguese settlers came to the country from the former
Portuguese colony of
Angola.
[30]
Religion
.^ These impacts are not anticipated to be significant and can be mitigated through environmental management plans and participatory community-level decision making processes.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Based on MCA-N forecasts, the RSRCs would serve at least 8,000 individuals a year (about 10 percent of population of the towns where the centers are located).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Islam accounts for 3% of the population. The faith of the remaining portion of the population is unknown.
[1]
Missionary work during the 1800s drew many Namibians to Christianity. While most Namibian Christians are Lutheran, there also are Roman Catholic, Methodist, Anglican, African Methodist Episcopal, and Dutch Reformed Christians represented, as well as some Jewish people.
[31]Language
Although its official language is English, Namibia is a multilingual country as it is illustrated on these examples in
English,
German,
Afrikaans and
Oshiwambo.
The official language is
English. Until 1990,
German and
Afrikaans were also official languages.
.^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[32] .^ All contracts shall be written in English and this language shall govern contractual relations between MCA- Namibia and the contractor.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ All contracts shall be written in English and this language shall govern contractual relations between MCA- Namibia and the consultant.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Language 1.20 All advertisements for contracts and notices of contract awards, whether posted at MCA-Namibia's Web site, at dgMarket, or UNDB Online, shall be posted in English.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Afrikaans, German, and Oshiwambo became recognised regional languages.
Half of all Namibians speak
Oshiwambo as their first language, whereas the most widely understood language is Afrikaans. Among the younger generation, the most widely understood language is English. Both Afrikaans and English are used primarily as a second language reserved for public sphere communication, but small first language groups exist throughout the country.
While the official language is English, most of the white population speaks either German or Afrikaans. Even today, 90 years after the end of the German colonial era, the German language plays a leading role as a commercial language. Afrikaans is spoken by 60% of the white community, German is spoken by 32%, English is spoken by 7% and
Portuguese by 1%.
[1] Geographical proximity to Portuguese-speaking Angola explains the relatively high number of
lusophones.
Health
The
AIDS epidemic is a large problem in Namibia.
.^ Rejection of all bids is justified when there is lack of effective competition, or bids are not substantially responsive or when bid prices are unreasonable or are substantially higher than existing budget.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ A ``substantial deviation'' is a change that adds a procurement action or actions that have a cumulative value of $10,000 or more, changes the procurement method, significantly increases or decreases the budget, or increases the budget allocations above the threshold for the designated method of procurement or selection procedure.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Based on MCA-N forecasts, the RSRCs would serve at least 8,000 individuals a year (about 10 percent of population of the towns where the centers are located).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
It falls to the government to provide education, food, shelter and clothing for these orphans.
[33]The
malaria problem seems to be compounded by the AIDS epidemic. Research has shown that in Namibia the risk of contracting malaria is 14.5% greater if a person is also infected with HIV. The risk of death from malaria is also raised by approximately 50% with a concurrent
HIV infection.
[34] .^ As a result, well-designed investments that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the education and training sector are expected to have a high economic rate of return.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The country had only 598 physicians in 2002.
[35]Economy
.^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[10][11] It consists primarily of
mining (12.4% of the
gross domestic product in 2007),
agriculture (9.5%), and
manufacturing (15.4%).
[36] .^ Section 2.9 Lower Middle Income Countries Section 606(b) of the MCA Act restricts the amount of assistance that MCC may provide to ``lower middle income countries,'' a term that is defined in the MCA Act and includes Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ As a result of the volatility of the mining sector, the GRN is focusing on diversifying Namibia's economy with particular emphasis on two of the fastest growing sectors--agriculture and tourism.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The economy continues to be dependent on the mining industry; with diamonds and other minerals accounting for more than 50 percent of total exports in 2005.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[37] Namibia is the fourth largest exporter of non-fuel minerals in Africa and the world's fifth largest producer of
uranium.
.^ Primary activities include: Improving the Quality of Education: Improving infrastructure and providing equipment in approximately 47 primary and secondary school campuses, primarily in the northern communities of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In addition to livestock, there is significant growth potential for the indigenous natural products (``INP'') industry in Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Namibia also produces large quantities of
lead,
zinc,
tin,
silver, and
tungsten.
Namibia has a high unemployment rate.
.^ Ad Posting job Here is a good opportunity to Rs.24,000/-per month doing Ad Posting work.Anybody can do this job.People bored of doing the same work in their offices can do this job in their free time.Call- 09475081505, Posted Id- UIS/T 246828P. .- Namibia classified for properties, jobs, car, dating ,free, posting, listing, online advertisement,internet banner ad,ads,advertise. 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.ads4namibia.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Internet jobs for Pakistan(KHI3262) Largest Company in Pakistan OSP. Earn up to Rs 20,000 per month.- Namibia classified for properties, jobs, car, dating ,free, posting, listing, online advertisement,internet banner ad,ads,advertise. 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.ads4namibia.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Internet jobs for Pakistan (KHIbrm50) The First and largest Company in Pakistan Online Service Provider Earn Rs.5000-20,000 per month from home.- Namibia classified for properties, jobs, car, dating ,free, posting, listing, online advertisement,internet banner ad,ads,advertise. 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.ads4namibia.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The study that arrived at these results has been hailed "by far superior in scope and quality to any that has been available previously" by Labour and Social Welfare Minister
Immanuel Ngatjizeko.
[38]There is a number of legislative measures in place to alleviate poverty and unemployment. In 2004 a labour act was passed to protect people from job discrimination stemming from pregnancy and HIV/AIDS status. In early 2010 the Government
tender board announced that "henceforth 100 per cent of all unskilled and semi-skilled labour must be sourced, without exception, from within Namibia".
[39]Transportation
Despite the remote nature of much of the country, Namibia has seaports, airports, highways, and
railways (narrow-gauge). The country seeks to become a regional transportation hub; it has an important seaport and several landlocked neighbors.
.^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Introduction Namibia is a young democracy having gained independence from South Africa in 1990.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[20]Agriculture
Welcoming sign of the
Burgsdorf-farm in
Hardap.
.^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Inspection Agents 3.11 Preshipment inspection and certification of imports is one of the safeguards MCA-Namibia may choose to adopt, particularly for any large import program.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The GRN recognizes that tourism is an important generator of employment, particularly in rural areas where most tourism in the country occurs.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ According to the 2001 census, 67 percent of the population lives in rural areas, primarily in the northern communal area (``NCA''), with 12 percent living in the capital, Windhoek.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Namibia, a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's southwest coast, has a population of approximately 2.1 million.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Part Time Job at Home Any one can do it very easily Easy Money Creation procures a wide variety of services from companies around the world.- Namibia classified for properties, jobs, car, dating ,free, posting, listing, online advertisement,internet banner ad,ads,advertise. 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.ads4namibia.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Through these investments, it is expected that incomes will rise for poor, rural communities that have been marginalized from the formal economy by former colonial and apartheid regimes.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The contract shall provide for the payment of interest if payment is delayed due to the fault of MCA-Namibia or its agents beyond the time allowed in the contract; the rate of charges shall be specified in the contract.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The weight for the financial proposal shall be assigned, taking into account the complexity of the assignment and the relative importance of quality.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Dollar thresholds defining ``very small'' shall be determined in each case, taking into account the nature and complexity of the assignment, but shall not exceed USD2,000.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ When continuity for downstream work is essential, the initial RFP shall outline this prospect, and if practical, the factors used for the selection of the consultant shall take the likelihood of continuation into account.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Agreement has been reached on the
privatisation of several more enterprises in coming years, with hopes that this will stimulate much needed foreign investment.
.^ The stated average annual adjusted income per household is N$42,129 with per capita income of N$8,556 and adjusted per capita income of N$10,357.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[40] .^ As a result of the volatility of the mining sector, the GRN is focusing on diversifying Namibia's economy with particular emphasis on two of the fastest growing sectors--agriculture and tourism.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In sum, the goal of the Program is to contribute to economic growth and [[Page 46740]] poverty reduction among targeted beneficiaries primarily in the northern area of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ However, stronger or more sustained tourism growth could be achieved through an enhanced marketing effort and improved wildlife and natural resource management, which would improve the tourism experience in Namibia's national protected areas.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The GRN recognizes that tourism is an important generator of employment, particularly in rural areas where most tourism in the country occurs.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Together, these Activities will generate income and create employment opportunities for some of the poorest populations in Namibia, while conserving the natural resources that serve as the foundation for the tourism industry.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Tourism
An example of Namibian wildlife, the
Plains Zebra, which attract tourism.
.^ Namibia has generally achieved gender parity within its school system, although there are some differences between regions and some school phases.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
There are many lodges and reserves to accommodate eco-tourists. In addition, extreme sports such as
sandboarding and 4x4ing have become popular, and many cities have companies that provide tours.
.^ Investments in Etosha National Park will lead to increased tourism visits and added value to the Namibian economy, as well as increased income and receipts at Etosha National Park.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Child labour
.^ Rejection of All Bids 2.61 Bidding documents usually provide that MCA-Namibia may reject all bids.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ This security shall be provided in an appropriate form and amount, as specified by MCA-Namibia in the bidding document.\23\ The amount of the security may vary, depending on the type of security furnished and on the nature and magnitude of the works.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Representatives of the United States Government and the Republic of Namibia executed the Compact documents on July 28, 2008.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Low public awareness and inadequate training for law enforcement and social service officials are major obstacles to combating the problem.
.^ In addition, specific activities that will be undertaken within each Project (each, an ``Activity''), including sub-activities, are also described.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Child prostitution cases have also been reported.
[41] Laws exist against child labor and trafficking; however, the government has failed to prosecute a single case in human trafficking.
Military
.^ As tourism in Namibia grows, the returns from investments by the private sector will also grow and allow the private sector to play a greater role in marketing Namibian tourism products.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ MCA-Namibia means the National Planning Commission of the Republic of Namibia, in its capacity as the accountable entity responsible to oversee, manage and implement the Program, on behalf of the Republic of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ MoE has the meaning provided in of Part B of Annex I. MoF has the meaning provided in of Part C of Annex I. Monitoring Component has the meaning provided in paragraph 1 of Annex III. Multi-Year Financial Plan Summary has the meaning provided in paragraph 1 of Annex II. Namibia has the meaning provided in the Preamble.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The British formulated the force integration plan and began training the NDF, which consists of five battalions and a small headquarters element.
.^ Vocational and Skills Training: Improving vocational and skills training through assisting with the establishment of a National Training Fund within the Namibia Training Authority and making operational a sustainable training levy system.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ To the extent engaged by MCA-Namibia, such an independent evaluator will review the plans for the collection of baseline data and, as applicable, plans for selecting comparison groups.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Improving Vocational and Skills Training (the ``Vocational and Skills Training Activity''): With MCC Funding, the Vocational and Skills Training Activity will assist with the establishment of a National Training Fund (``NTF'') within the Namibia Training Authority (``NTA'').- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The economy continues to be dependent on the mining industry; with diamonds and other minerals accounting for more than 50 percent of total exports in 2005.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ No party other than the Government and MCA-Namibia shall derive any rights from the Compact or have any claim to the proceeds of MCC Funding.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ HDB flat (whole unit, no owner), budget not more than $1300, at jurong area.- Namibia classified for properties, jobs, car, dating ,free, posting, listing, online advertisement,internet banner ad,ads,advertise. 13 January 2010 22:23 UTC www.ads4namibia.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Culture
Education
Secondary school students
.^ Specifically, Namibia has supported the efforts of the MoE to develop and implement new policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the delivery of pre- primary to secondary education.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ One of the primary constraints to achieving poverty reduction through economic growth in Namibia is an inadequately educated and skilled workforce.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ This includes funding the acquisition of science, math, and English textbooks for grades 5 to 12 on a national level.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Primary activities include: Improving the Quality of Education: Improving infrastructure and providing equipment in approximately 47 primary and secondary school campuses, primarily in the northern communities of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Over the course of 20 years, the schools will educate an estimated 41,700 primary and secondary students.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The target schools currently enroll approximately 18,400 students.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The pupil-teacher ratio in 1999 was estimated at 32:1, with about 8% of the GDP being spent on education.
[42]
.^ Namibia has generally achieved gender parity within its school system, although there are some differences between regions and some school phases.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Primary activities include: Improving the Quality of Education: Improving infrastructure and providing equipment in approximately 47 primary and secondary school campuses, primarily in the northern communities of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ However, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \40\ Firms and individuals from any country subject to sanction or restriction by law or policy of the United States are not eligible to compete for MCC-funded contracts.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Among these are St. Pauls College,
Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool,
Deutsche Höhere Privatschule and Windhoek Gymnasium. Curriculum development, educational research, and professional development of teachers is centrally organised by the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) in Okahandja.
[43]
.^ Additionally, this Activity includes funding for policy-relevant studies and improvements in science and computer training facilities at teacher training colleges.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Additionally, this activity includes support to teacher training colleges for policy-relevant studies and improving science and computer training facilities.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Communal Wildlife Conservancies
.^ USAID MCC Funding will build on USAID-funded projects in natural resources management, specifically the natural products sector.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ USAID USAID has been a key donor in community-based natural resources management programs in Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Ecotourism Development in Conservancies (the ``Conservancy Support Activity''): MCC Funding under this Activity will assist Namibia in building conservancy capacity to protect its natural resources, attract investment, and achieve financial sustainability so that households in communal conservancy areas (or conservancies) can receive a greater share of revenues.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[44] Article 95 states, “The State shall actively promote and maintain the welfare of the people by adopting international policies aimed at the following: maintenance of
ecosystems, essential ecological processes, and biological diversity of Namibia, and utilization of living natural resources on a sustainable basis for the benefit of all Namibians, both present and future.”
[44]
.^ The most important donor assistance has come from USAID (through the recently completed LIFE-PLUS Project); the World Wildlife Fund for Nature; the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA); Department for International Development (DFID); Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA); and the World Bank (through the Integrated Community-Based Ecosystem Management (ICEMA) Project).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Overview Namibia will generally implement the Program through its existing government systems.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Compact means the Millennium Challenge Compact entered into between the United States of America, acting through the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and the Republic of Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[45] .^ USAID USAID has been a key donor in community-based natural resources management programs in Namibia.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Tourism development activities supported through an independent fund established to provide community-based wildlife organizations with equity shares in tourism joint-ventures and support for wildlife relocation activities will be classified as Category D. While the environmental and social impacts of Compact-supported tourism activities are not anticipated to be significant in nature, they are occurring in sensitive areas and will require mitigation through environmental management plans, as well as support to ongoing voluntary resettlement actions to provide land for the San ethnic group outside of national parks.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The most important donor assistance has come from USAID (through the recently completed LIFE-PLUS Project); the World Wildlife Fund for Nature; the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA); Department for International Development (DFID); Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA); and the World Bank (through the Integrated Community-Based Ecosystem Management (ICEMA) Project).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ However, stronger or more sustained tourism growth could be achieved through an enhanced marketing effort and improved wildlife and natural resource management, which would improve the tourism experience in Namibia's national protected areas.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Policy, Legal and Regulatory Reforms The Tourism Project aims to support and accelerate MET reforms in the management of Namibia's national park system.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Beneficiaries The main benefits of the Tourism Project accrue through increased tourism visits and value added to the Namibian economy.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[46]
Sport
The most popular sport in Namibia is
football (soccer). The
Namibia national football team qualified for the
2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
Rugby union and
cricket are also popular.
.^ B. Tourism Project Over the past 10 years, Namibia's tourism sector has enjoyed strong growth of 6.9 percent per annum (source: World Travel and Tourism Council 2007).- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
They also played in the
2003 Cricket World Cup.
Inline Hockey was first played in 1995 and has also become more and more popular in the last years. The Women's
Inline Hockey National Team participated in the 2008
FIRS World Championships. Namibia is the home for one of the toughest footraces in the world, the
Namibian ultra marathon.
.^ Purchase the MOST RECENT 75 of 100 reports displayed on Namibia Hunting for only $9.99 .
He won 3 Olympic silver medals (1992, 1996) and also has medals from several World Athletics Championships. He is also known for humanitarian activities in Namibia and further.
Gallery
See also
Sport
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- Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) Programme Details (n.d.^ Primary activities include: Land Access and Management: Improving the communal land regime and introducing effective community-based rangeland management practices through a comprehensive public awareness and outreach campaign on land rights, capacity building for Communal Land Boards, a systematic verification and registration process to regularize land, and training in community-based management of rangeland resources.
- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Community-based Rangeland and Livestock Management sub- activities build upon several successful community-led solutions to natural resources management.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ USAID MCC Funding will build on USAID-funded projects in natural resources management, specifically the natural products sector.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In connection with this obligation Namibia has developed a budget over the five year term of the Compact to complement MCC Funding through budget allocations to its sectors in education, tourism and agriculture.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ No party other than the Government and MCA-Namibia shall derive any rights from the Compact or have any claim to the proceeds of MCC Funding.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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- Stefanova K. 2005. Protecting Namibia’s Natural Resources.^ Ecotourism Development in Conservancies (the ``Conservancy Support Activity''): MCC Funding under this Activity will assist Namibia in building conservancy capacity to protect its natural resources, attract investment, and achieve financial sustainability so that households in communal conservancy areas (or conservancies) can receive a greater share of revenues.
- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ However, stronger or more sustained tourism growth could be achieved through an enhanced marketing effort and improved wildlife and natural resource management, which would improve the tourism experience in Namibia's national protected areas.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ USAID MCC Funding will build on USAID-funded projects in natural resources management, specifically the natural products sector.- Notice of Entering Into a Compact With the Republic of Namibia | Federal Register Environmental Documents | USEPA 20 September 2009 19:33 UTC www.epa.gov [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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