Kinshasa: Namibia has officially launched its Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), the final strategic framework aimed at achieving Vision 2030, the country's long-term goal to become a developed and industrialized nation. Speaking at the launch held in Windhoek, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that the NDP6 would serve as the blueprint for her administration and guide national efforts over the next five years.

According to Namibia Press Agency, President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the importance of the NDP6, noting that with only four and a half years remaining to Vision 2030, this plan is crucial in transforming Namibia into a developed and industrialized nation. The plan is structured around four key pillars: economic growth and resilience, human development, environmental sustainability, and good governance. It encompasses nine thematic areas and 47 focus areas aligned with international frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, African Union Agenda 2063, and Southern African Development Community Vision 2050.

Nandi-Ndaitwah mentioned that the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation plan for the NDP6 would be finalized by the end of July. She also highlighted that Namibia's recent reclassification as a lower-middle-income country by international financial institutions would enhance the country's eligibility for grant funding and affordable development financing, supporting the implementation of NDP6 objectives.

Reporting on her first three months in office since taking over in March 2025, the president outlined steps taken to build an inclusive Cabinet, align ministerial performance agreements with the NDP6, and introduce a public service culture based on pragmatism, accountability, integrity, meritocracy, and inclusivity. She stressed the importance of aligning performance contracts for Cabinet ministers with NDP6 priorities to ensure a concerted effort toward achieving the plan's objectives.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded by emphasizing the need for hard work to grow the economy and lift the population out of poverty, underscoring the significance of NDP6 in meeting these national goals.