Research and Innovation: Namibia’s Weapon Against Youth Unemployment
Namibia’s future will be shaped not only by its natural resources but by the knowledge it produces, the innovations it develops, and the opportunities it creates for young people. Recent Namibia Statistics Agency data paints a stark picture: youth unemployment is 44%, overall unemployment 36%, and 41% of youth aged 15–34 – about 427 093 […] The post Research and Innovation: Namibia’s Weapon Against Youth Unemployment appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia’s future will be shaped not only by its natural resources but by the knowledge it produces, the innovations it develops, and the opportunities it creates for young people.
Recent Namibia Statistics Agency data paints a stark picture: youth unemployment is 44%, overall unemployment 36%, and 41% of youth aged 15–34 – about 427 093 individuals – are not in employment, education, or training. Female youth are disproportionately affected (44% versus 39% for males).
Behind these figures are thousands of capable young Namibians seeking meaningful economic participation. The crisis, however, reflects a deeper problem: limited investment in research, innovation, and evidence-based development.
