The US Embassy has funded the Vendors Initiative for Social & Economic Transformation (VISET) Namibia to upgrade the first phase of the Ongendambala Open Market.
VISET Namibia, established in 2018, is a non-partisan, membership-based NGO dedicated to empowering informal economy actors across Namibia. From street vendors to cross-border traders, we advocate for their inclusion in economic planning and public policy to drive sustainable development.
Our mission is to transform survivalist enterprises into growth-oriented businesses through strategic support, inclusive governance, and infrastructure development, contributing to job creation, poverty reduction, and economic diversification.
A Namibia where informal economy actors are fully recognized, supported, and integrated into the national development agenda, contributing meaningfully to economic diversification, social inclusion, and community well-being.
Through advocacy, research, and infrastructure development, we’re ensuring their voices shape inclusive policies. Join us in supporting sustainable trading spaces and thriving communities!
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Engages with local councils and municipalities to influence by-laws and policies affecting informal traders in Namibia’s cities and towns.
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