About Us

About Viset Namiba

Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation – Namibia

is a registered, non-partisan, membership-based non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2018. We are dedicated to empowering and advancing informal economy actors across Namibia.

  • Our Mission
  • Our Vision
  • Our Impact

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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years of work

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Our Mission

We’ve been tackling poverty in communities to build better lives

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Advocacy & Representation

To advocate for the meaningful inclusion of informal economy actors in economic planning, policymaking, and legislation at local, regional, and national levels.

Capacity Building & Empowerment

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Infrastructure & Policy Support

To push for the development of enabling infrastructure—such as designated trading spaces, sanitation, water, and storage facilities while influencing inclusive urban planning and regulatory frameworks.

Research & Data-Driven Action

To generate evidence and data on the informal economy, ensuring that interventions and advocacy efforts are responsive to the real challenges and opportunities faced by informal workers.

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Latest Blog & Articles

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VISET Namibia positions informal traders not as obstacles to urban development, but as vital partners in building inclusive, dynamic, and safe cities.