The implementation of the PPPUE National Programme in Namibia, which started in 2001, has been pursued in line with the decentralization process that gives sub-national governments the responsibility to provide basic needs and services.
The system of local government was established in Namibia in 1992. The key challenge has been how to effectively and efficiently operate the local government system and how to have in place an appropriate institutional framework. The delivery of public services at the local level represents a crucial aspect of this challenge, particularly concerning the role of the public, private and community sector.
The PPPUE National Programme in Namibia has been promoted as an alternative tool to full scale privatization, to open up windows of opportunities for regional councils, local authorities, small and medium-sized enterprises, and NGOs to pool local resources and plan, operate and mange public services.
Mobilizing additional resources from public institutions, the private sector, and the community sector in order to improve and expand service delivery is a relative new concept in Namibia.
Partners | Roles and responsibilities |
Ministry of Regional and Local Government and Housing | Member of the Steering Board; Hosted the Programme Coordination Unit |
National Chamber of Commerce and Industries | Member of the Steering Board |
Joint Consultative Committee | Member of the Steering Board |
Urban Trust of Namibia | Member of the Steering Board |
Polytechnic of Namibia | Member of the Steering Board; Involved in the preparation of PPP training material |
Local NGOs, CBOs, individual entrepreneurs | Involved in the implementation of the pilot projects; Recipients of training |
Umbrella organizations for local authorities and regional councils | Members of the Steering Board; Recipients of training |