Namibia is well established as a democracy with strong and credible government institutions and systems that pave the way for socioeconomic development.

UN Resident Coordinator, Sen Pang, remarked this at the Development Partners Forum, held in Windhoek, which focused on energy, food systems, education, and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

The annual Development Partners Forum provides a platform for development partners to explore ways to collaborate with the government on emerging issues and support the implementation of various goals.

The outgoing UN Resident Coordinator says the UN office in Namibia will continue to support the ''Buy Local, Grow Namibia'' campaign.

The ''Buy Local, Grow Namibia'' campaign, launched last year in collaboration with the government and stakeholders, encourages support for local businesses and self-reliance.

Sen Pang shared an update with President Hage Geingob, including the training aspect added to the campaign.

The UN diplomat also commented on Namibia's classification by the World Bank as an upper middle-income country.

The United Nations office in Namibia has applauded the country for addressing challenges posed by COVID-19 , drought and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

UN Resident Coordinator Sen Pang said this as he bade farewell to President Hage Geingob at State House.