Namibia Public-Private Forum
Working group 06 · Issue-based

Manufacturing & Value Addition

The final presentation covered transformation of materials into products, including food, textiles and engineering. Mineral beneficiation and construction were assigned elsewhere.

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The final presentation covered transformation of materials into products, including food, textiles and engineering. Mineral beneficiation and construction were assigned elsewhere.

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01 / READING FOCUS

Agro-processing

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How can processing connect primary production with additional products, markets and employment?

02 / READING FOCUS

Light engineering

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Which capabilities and business conditions support engineering and related manufacturing activity?

03 / READING FOCUS

Industrial competitiveness

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What constraints affect productivity, technology adoption and the competitiveness of manufacturing firms?

The archive records priorities and proposals presented in 2025. It does not provide a live implementation status for the group’s recommendations.