Namibia, a country situated in southwest Africa, a unique blend of pristine nature, stunning ladscapes and a rich cultural heritage, highlighted by the suggestive Namib Desert along the Atlantic Ocean Coast, home to diverse wildlife and protected areas, considered the driest land in Sub - Saharan Africa is setting ambitious tourism job target with a new development plan.
Namibia's tourism sector is a significant contributor to the country's economy, drawing millions of visitors annually, offering wildlife viewing, adventure tourism and cultural explorations and the African country aims to increase direct tourism employment from 57.000 to 80.000 by 2030 under a proposed National Spatial Master Plan.
Spearheaded by the Ministry of the Environment, Forestry and Tourism, the plan is part of Vision 2030 launched by President Sam Nujoma, in June 2004 with the aim to transform the country in a prosperous and industrialised nation, developed by its human resources, enjoying peace, harmony and political stability.
The plan is designed to decentralise tourism flows beyond heavily sites like Etosha National Park, a famous large reserve with a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions and zebra and Sossuvlei, renowned site well known for its towering red sand dunes, including Big Daddy and Little Daddy by unlocking potential across all 14 regions.
The strategy will focus on identifying underdeveloped tourism zones, promoting investment, and encouraging community involvement through cultural and conservation – based offerings.
With 42 active community conservancies and more on the way, the plan will support inclusive growth by integrating local heritage experiences.
Currently in its final review stage, the plan is set for phased implementation from 2025, operating through a three – year rolling within a 10 – year framework.
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