Namibia
Namibia was deemed eligible for the MCA in the 2006, 2007, and 2008 selection rounds under the lower middle income category. MCA StatusNamibia has submitted a proposal to the MCC and is currently undergoing due diligence. Country CompactRead the proposal Namibia submitted to the MCC.
Country EligibilityIn the FY 2008 selection process, Namibia scored above the median on all six “ruling justly” indicators, three of five “investing in people” indicators, and three of six “economic freedom” indicators. Namibia’s performance (pdf) on the FY 2008 selection indicators Review Namibia’s performance (pdf) on the FY 2007 selection indicators Review Namibia's performance (pdf) on the FY 2006 selection indicators Learn more about the MCC’s country selection process
Country FactsData are for 2006 (or most recent year available)
Source: World Development Indicators 2007
Other US PoliciesDevelopment Assistance: In FY 2006 USAID requested close to $6.9 million for programs primarily aimed at community-based natural resource management and basic education. These funds are authorized under Development Assistance.
Other DonorsThe top three donors to Namibia in 2005 were:
Source: Development Assistance Committee Database
World Bank InvolvementThe World Bank approved its first operation in Namibia of $7 million, in June 2004. The project supports efforts to reduce poverty, fight AIDS, build local capacity, and improve natural resource management. World Bank Assistance in Namibia
Other ResourcesCompendium of food and agriculture indicators from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - (PDF) Department of State country profile
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