NAMIBIA INVESTMENT PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Unlocking opportunities: enabling a better quality of life for all Namibians

TOWARDS A PRIVATE SECTOR LED INCLUSIVE ECONOMY

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) serves as a one-stop shop for all companies aspiring to do business in Namibia.

The NIPDB is mandated to promote and facilitate investment by foreign and Namibian investors, and coordinate MSME activities across all levers of the economy, with the aim of contributing to economic development and job creation

INVESTMENT PROMOTION

As a public entity in the Office of the President, the NIPDB exists to facilitate investments into Namibia, and we pride ourselves in providing professional and personalised guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs and interests. Once you have made the decision to do business in Namibia, the NIPDB is your first point of call.

As part of our service offering, the NIPDB assists potential investors to set up their businesses in Namibia, and offers services such as visa and permits facilitation amongst others.

Our aim is to make Namibia the investment destination of choice by improving the ease of doing business, starting with eliminating red tape and driving policy reforms.

MSME DEVELOPMENT

In addition to investment promotion, the NIPDB also plays a vital role in supporting the growth and development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Namibia. Our primary objective is to create an enabling environment for MSMEs by implementing policies and initiatives that foster their establishment and expansion. Additionally, the NIPDB focuses on facilitating access to finance, promoting innovation, and providing capacity- building programs to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs.

Our MSME function is driven by a strategic focus on core growth areas. We cater to access to finance, market access, capacity building and ideation needs. Further to that, the NIPDB coordinates MSME activities across all levers of the economy to ensure their consistent support and development based on the National MSME Policy.