Country Program Materials
2010 Congressional Budget Justification
The CBJ summarizes USAID activities and funding in Namibia.
USAID/Namibia Links
 Budget Fact Sheet (pdf,41kb)
Country Profile (pdf,145kb)
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Publications & Reports
Global Health: HIV/AIDS
USAID/Namibia Mission
Mission Director:
Gregory Gottlieb
Local Address:
USAID/Namibia
6th Floor, Southern Life Tower
Post Street Mall
Private Bag 12028
Windhoek
Namibia
Tel: 264-61-225935
Fax: 264-61-227006
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Namibian orphans and vulnerable children like these receive meals and tutoring from the USAID-funded Multi-Purpose Center in Walvis Bay, which provides support to people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Namibia
OVERVIEW
In its first 20 years of independence, Namibia has made impressive progress establishing a free, viable nation. Namibia's press is one of Africa's most free, and it has one of the highest "business competitiveness" rankings and the lowest levels of corruption.
However, Namibia is confronted by two formidable challenges: controlling one of the world's worst HIV/AIDS epidemics and correcting the world's worst income disparity, which leaves far too many in poverty. Despite a relatively high gross national income of $4,200 per person, Namibia has one of the largest income gaps between rich and poor in the world, and over half of Namibians survive on less than two dollars a day. USAID concentrates on providing critical support to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and support Namibia's struggling education system.
PROGRAMS
INVESTING IN PEOPLE: HEALTH
To respond to one of the worst HIV/AIDS epidemics and the highest tuberculosis case rate in the world, the United States provided nearly $100 million to Namibia in 2009 through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. USAID's programs focus on providing care and services to orphans and vulnerable children, reducing the spread of HIV, and supporting Namibia's national tuberculosis program. USAID has funded palliative care for 26,866 people and services to 45,304 vulnerable children. Five hospitals and 51 health centers provided anti-retroviral treatment and services to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and 53,507 clients received counseling and testing at 14 USAID-funded centers. USAID also launched a program to treat and care for those co-infected with tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, which has reduced the prevalence of tuberculosis by 20 percent.
INVESTING IN PEOPLE: EDUCATION
With two-thirds of Namibia's sixth grade students lacking reading and math skills, USAID is helping improve teaching quality of core subjects. In 2008, pilot trainings provided to teachers, administrators, school boards, and parents were so successful that the Namibian government replicated it nationwide. This intensive teacher training led to an 8 percent average improvement in student performance in targeted regions. USAID also helps increase the capacity of the Ministry of Education to establish and implement effective, equitable HIV/AIDS policies with an emphasis on teacher shortages and increases in the number vulnerable children.
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
In 2009, Namibia experienced record-setting seasonal floods in the north, where the majority of Namibia's poor reside. Approximately 300,000 Namibians-nearly 15 percent of the population-were affected. Many were driven from their homes and lost what few possessions they had in the flood waters. Many more lost vital subsistence crops. The United States provided funding and support through UNICEF and the Namibian Red Cross to respond to the emergencies. USAID also assisted the Government of Namibia in preparing for future emergencies by supporting disaster response planning
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