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Our Operations
VISET Namibia operates as a non-partisan, membership-based organization dedicated to advancing the interests of informal economy workers across the country. Our operations are driven by collaboration, research, and advocacy — ensuring that the voices of informal traders are included in policy and development processes that shape Namibia’s economy.
Core Areas of Operation
Research and Policy Engagement
We conduct evidence-based research to identify the challenges and opportunities faced by informal traders. Our findings inform advocacy campaigns and influence national and local policy reforms aimed at creating inclusive economic systems.
Advocacy and Support Services
We promote the rights, dignity, and recognition of informal workers through targeted training, awareness programs, and engagement with policymakers, municipalities, and development partners.
Infrastructure and Urban Integration
We work with government and local authorities to advocate for improved trading environments, including access to water, sanitation, secure storage, and designated vending spaces that promote safety and productivity.
Data Collection and Knowledge Management
Our data-driven approach helps shape effective interventions by gathering and analyzing key information about the informal economy, guiding evidence-based decision-making and sustainable project design.
Partnerships and Collaboration
VISET Namibia collaborates with:
Government ministries and local authorities to improve urban inclusion and spatial planning.
Development partners and civil society organizations to support advocacy and capacity-building programs.
Informal trader associations and community networks to ensure grassroots participation and ownership.
These partnerships help us drive systemic change and create lasting impact in Namibia’s informal economy.
Geographical Reach
Our operational activities extend across urban and peri-urban areas in Namibia, focusing on key trading zones, market centers, and informal settlements where traders play a critical role in local economies and service delivery.
Our Impact
Through advocacy, research, and strategic partnerships, VISET Namibia continues to strengthen the informal sector’s contribution to:
Job creation
Poverty reduction
Food security
Urban development
Economic diversification
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