What We Do

Our Work

Building an Inclusive Economy

We work at the intersection of advocacy, capacity building and research to empower Namibia's informal economy actors.

Policy Advocacy

We engage town councils, municipalities and other national policy entities to ensure by-laws , labour , trade and SME policies recognize informal workers in national development.

Capacity Building

We equip informal economy actors with the skills, knowledge and networks to grow from survivalist enterprises to sustainable businesses.

Research & Documentation

We document the lived realities of informal workers and produce evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

Infrastructure support

We provide infrastructure support for improved trading spaces, sanitation, secure storage, access to water that enhance the dignity and growth potential of informal traders and SME’s.

Inclusive Governance

We push for the active participation of informal actors in the decisions that shape their workplaces and livelihoods.

Strategic Partnerships

We build alliances with sister organisations, civil society, private sector and government.

Our Approach

From Survival to Sustainable Growth

Transformation begins with opportunity. We are committed to creating pathways for informal businesses to transition from survival-based activities into sustainable business that generates jobs, creates value and fuels namibias economic progress

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VISET programme in action