Vision 2030 still attainable – Nujoma
Namibia ‘harvesting dividends’ in investments
Namibia will celebrate 33 years of independence tomorrow under the theme "a people united for prosperity". However, Sam Nujoma says true prosperity can only be attained if Namibia wins the war against poverty, unemployment and inequality.
As thousands prepare to gather at Outapi for Independence Day celebrations tomorrow, the country’s founding president Sam Nujoma says Vision 2030 - Namibia’s development blueprint - is still very much within reach.
An optimistic Nujoma, who launched the plan during his last year in office in 2004, made these remarks during an interview with Namibia Media Holdings recently, an occasion he used to issue a rallying call to all Namibians to hold hands and fight the scourges of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
“This vision is still valid and achievable in the remaining seven years. The progress and the results we have achieved so far are grounded in our planning and implementation efforts through successive national development plans,” he said.
His sentiments come at a time when many critics have said the targets contained in the development plan will not be achieved during the remaining timeframe, with others accusing government of not doing enough to attain the set goals.
Nujoma further highlighted: “Since 2016, the first and second Harambee Prosperity Plans are products of intensive countrywide consultations with the diverse constituencies of our country and are informed by the recommendations from the High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy, the African Union Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, the United Nations Sustainable Goals, and more importantly, contributions by citizens from the length and breadth of our country”.
“This vision was set to guide us in making deliberate efforts to improve the quality of life of our people to the level of their counterparts in the developed world by the year 2030,” he said.
Vision 2030 is based on careful analyses and reviews of Namibia’s past and current experience in development, given its natural resources and financial resources, and its cultural, regional and international context.
Reflection
According to Nujoma, tomorrow’s celebration allows for reflection on the achievements and progress made during the country’s history.
“The resilience, courage and unity of the Namibian people have been the qualities necessary for our country to overcome the challenges of the relatively early years of nationhood,” he said.
“Since the dawn of our freedom, we have made undeniable progress in responding to the basic needs of our people.”
Nujoma said Namibia is harvesting dividends for prosperity in the investment area.
“I trust that as a country, we will stay on course in this regard, mindful of the imperative to unite all Namibians as one people and emerge as a strong force.”
Nujoma concluded the interview with his famous “a people united, striving to achieve a common good for all the members of society, will always emerge victorious” phrase.
An optimistic Nujoma, who launched the plan during his last year in office in 2004, made these remarks during an interview with Namibia Media Holdings recently, an occasion he used to issue a rallying call to all Namibians to hold hands and fight the scourges of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
“This vision is still valid and achievable in the remaining seven years. The progress and the results we have achieved so far are grounded in our planning and implementation efforts through successive national development plans,” he said.
His sentiments come at a time when many critics have said the targets contained in the development plan will not be achieved during the remaining timeframe, with others accusing government of not doing enough to attain the set goals.
Nujoma further highlighted: “Since 2016, the first and second Harambee Prosperity Plans are products of intensive countrywide consultations with the diverse constituencies of our country and are informed by the recommendations from the High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy, the African Union Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, the United Nations Sustainable Goals, and more importantly, contributions by citizens from the length and breadth of our country”.
“This vision was set to guide us in making deliberate efforts to improve the quality of life of our people to the level of their counterparts in the developed world by the year 2030,” he said.
Vision 2030 is based on careful analyses and reviews of Namibia’s past and current experience in development, given its natural resources and financial resources, and its cultural, regional and international context.
Reflection
According to Nujoma, tomorrow’s celebration allows for reflection on the achievements and progress made during the country’s history.
“The resilience, courage and unity of the Namibian people have been the qualities necessary for our country to overcome the challenges of the relatively early years of nationhood,” he said.
“Since the dawn of our freedom, we have made undeniable progress in responding to the basic needs of our people.”
Nujoma said Namibia is harvesting dividends for prosperity in the investment area.
“I trust that as a country, we will stay on course in this regard, mindful of the imperative to unite all Namibians as one people and emerge as a strong force.”
Nujoma concluded the interview with his famous “a people united, striving to achieve a common good for all the members of society, will always emerge victorious” phrase.
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