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Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation – Namibia
is a registered, non-partisan, membership-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) established in 2018 as a regional chapter dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of informal economy actors across Namibia. Our core mission is to advocate for the meaningful inclusion
and active participation of informal traders—such as street vendors, market traders, roadside sellers, mobile traders, hawkers, cross-border traders, informal SMEs, and home-based entrepreneurs, as well as casual workers, domestic workers and waste pickers—in economic planning, public policy formulation, and legislative processes that directly impact their livelihoods.
and active participation of informal traders—such as street vendors, market traders, roadside sellers, mobile traders, hawkers, cross-border traders, informal SMEs, and home-based entrepreneurs, as well as casual workers, domestic workers and waste pickers—in economic planning, public policy formulation, and legislative processes that directly impact their livelihoods.
To empower and advance Namibia’s informal economy actors by advocating for their meaningful inclusion in economic planning, policymaking, and legislation. We strive to equip informal traders with the skills, infrastructure, and opportunities needed to transition from survivalist activities to sustainable, growth-oriented enterprises.
A Namibia where informal economy workers are recognized as key contributors to national development—thriving in dignified, inclusive, and supportive environments that promote job creation, economic diversification, and vibrant communities.
Amplifying Voices – Representing and championing the rights of informal traders in national and local development processes.
Building Capacity – Providing training, advocacy, and support services to strengthen the resilience and growth potential of informal workers.
Shaping Policy – Engaging with government, municipalities, and stakeholders to promote inclusive and practical urban planning policies.
Improving Infrastructure – Advocating for designated trading areas, sanitation, water access, and secure storage facilities to enhance dignity and productivity.
Driving Research & Data – Collecting and analyzing evidence to inform policies and ensure interventions respond to the real needs of informal workers.
Through these efforts, VISET Namibia contributes to poverty reduction, job creation, and the building of safer, more dynamic, and inclusive cities.
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We’ve been tackling poverty in communities to build better lives
Particularly, in response to the increasing visibility and activity of informal trading in urban and peri-urban areas, many town councils and municipalities in Namibia have introduced local by-laws, regulations, and policy frameworks to manage and regulate informal economic activities. While these measures aim to maintain order and aesthetics in public spaces, they often overlook the essential socio-economic role informal traders play in employment creation, food security, and service delivery, particularly for low-income communities.
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Press Release on the recent confiscation of vendors wares at the University of Namibia
VISET Namibia calls on the City Police and the University of Namibia to...
VISET Namibia Launches Phase I of Ongendhambala Open Market Renovations
https://www.namibiansun.com/local-news/onghendambala-open-market-revamped2023-07-25 Onghendambala Open Market Phase I Inauguration Honorable Nestor Kalola, Regional Councillor of...
The Informal Economy’s Informal Edge: Why Formalisation Could Stifle Entrepreneurial Spirit
John Mofuka While street food stalls, artisanal workshops, and other informal marketplaces have...
VISET Namibia positions informal traders not as obstacles to urban development, but as vital partners in building inclusive, dynamic, and safe cities.
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