The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) will host a public discussion on March 25 at the Hilton Hotel under the theme, Balancing Growth and Social Upliftment: The National Budget in a New Dispensation.
The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to analyze the 2025 National Budget and its alignment with the development goals of the incoming administration.
It is expected to bring together 60 participants, including policymakers, government officials, economists, financial experts, business representatives, academics, and civil society organizations.
Key discussion points will include social sector expenditure in education, health, and social welfare, as well as the prioritization of infrastructure development, a key promise of the new President.
Additionally, the dialogue will examine fiscal policy measures required to stimulate job creation and explore how the newly appointed Minister of Finance will balance increased government spending with fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability.
The panel will include Jason Kasuto, Chairperson of EAN; Prof. Teresia Kaulihowa, Associate Dean at the Namibia University of Science and Technology; and Floris Bergh, Chief Economist at Capricorn Asset Management.
Salomo Hei, Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, will present at the event.
The event, held in collaboration with Capricorn Group, the Hanns Seidel Foundation, and High Economic Intelligence, aims to foster an informed debate on the national budget’s role in addressing Namibia’s economic challenges.
The discussion will also assess how the budget aligns with the new administration’s development agenda while ensuring a balance between economic growth, social upliftment, and fiscal sustainability.
