Saltiel Kalola, the Director of the African Counselors Social Development Association, emphasizes the importance of joint efforts from the government and civil society organizations to develop and implement programs aimed at eradicating poverty and creating jobs.

Kalola made these remarks during the launch of the Youth Brick Project in Walvis Bay.

With the nation's poverty index standing at around 28.7% and a high rate of youth unemployment above 40%, Kalola believes that the government and private sectors must collaborate to address these issues.