Namibia faces the shadow of inequality

Despite consolidated democracy, rural communities and informal workers continue to full access to services and opportunities

More than three decades after gaining independence, Namibia still faces profound obstacles to ensure that its economic growth translates into prosperity into all. The evaluation was made on Thursday (14) by the president of the National Assembly, Sahara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, during a conference that analyzed the country’s advances and challenges in the context of its constitution.

The event, titled “The constitution of Namibia in the midst of reflection, reform and renewal”gathered authorities and experts to discuss the role of the Magna Carta in the consolidation of democracy and in the fight against inequalities. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila described the Constitution as a “Moral compass” which guided the transition from the nation of an apartheid system and segregation to a unified and democratic republic.

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Despite the sustained economic growth over 35 years, the leader stressed that many citizens remain without full access to opportunities. According to her, the economic structure of the country still depends strongly on the export of unsuccessful natural resources, which limits the generation of value added, brakes industrialization, reduces job creation and restricts increased public revenue. The leader also stressed that “Property of land and natural resources remains distorted, damaging equity and shared prosperity”.

In the social area, the president pointed out that the offer of basic services is still short of the necessary, especially in rural communities and in informal settlements. Although recognizing advances, she warned of the need for urgent improvements in access to primary health. “The scarcity of infrastructure, equipment and personnel remains an urgent challenge. Complete implementation of decentralization is hampered by resource restrictions in some areas, including technical capacity.”he said.

Another point of concern mentioned was financial exclusion. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila noted that, although the banking sector is solid and profitable, it does not fully serve the population, leaving most of the informal workers and residents of rural areas, who still face barriers to obtain affordable credit and bank services.

Closing her speech, the president stressed the importance of joining efforts for the Constitution to remain a living and participatory tool. “The remaining challenges in our development are not vision failures, but an appeal to the concert, persistent and holistic action of all of us, from the Government to the private sector and civil society. The rhythm of progress will depend on the active role of all stakeholders”concluded.

Lula sends the Senate names of nominees for embassies of Syria, Namibia and Barbados

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva referred to the Federal Senate, on Tuesday (12), the names of diplomats chosen to head the Brazilian representations in Syria, Namibia and Barbados. The nominations were made official through orders published in the Official Gazette of the Union And they are part of the routine movement of renewal of the Brazilian diplomatic corps.

According to the documents, Eduardo Botelho Barbosa was the name chosen to command the Brazilian embassy in Damascus, Syria, a country that lives a delicate process of reconstruction after years of conflict. To represent Brazil in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, the government indicated Pedro de Castro da Cunha and Menezes. Márcia Donner Abreu was assigned to take over the post in Barbados, in the Caribbean, with cumulative assignment in the representations of Antigua and Barbuda and the Federation of St. Christopher and Navis.

The next step is the rite provided for by the Constitution: before officially taking over the positions, the diplomats will have to go through Sabbath in the Senate Foreign Relations and National Defense Commission. At this stage, they answer the questions of senators on issues related to foreign policy, Brazilian interests in their respective regions and their professional career.

If approved by the Commission, the nominees still need to receive the approval of the Senate Plenary. Only after this last step will they be able to present their credentials to the governments of the countries for which they were designated.

The renewal of mission leaders is seen by Itamaraty as fundamental to maintain the dynamism of Brazilian foreign policy, especially in an international context marked by geopolitical changes and new economic and environmental challenges.

With information from Xinhua and Valor Econômico news agencies