One Tender over here, one tender over there! : Why the Namibia–China Partnership Could Redefine Entrepreneurship

Ndatyoonawa Tshilunga

“Government does not create jobs; it creates an environment in which the private sector can create jobs” – Former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

This statement captures a fundamental economic reality that many developing nations have had to confront, sustainable employment does not come from government spending alone, but from building an ecosystem where businesses can innovate, invest and grow.