On 21–22 October, BIOFIN - UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative joined the FSP Design Lab, an intensive, hands-on workshop funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (GIZ Namibia) through ProBATS II, in partnership with CEFE International and the NIFA Academy. The workshop brought together Namibia’s financial service providers to co-create ESG-aligned financial products for youth-led, informal, and biodiversity-linked enterprises, reimagining inclusive finance for a sustainable future. The #BIOFIN project lead, Ms. Bernadette Shalumbu-Shivute, shared insights on UNDP’s mandate, the Biodiversity Finance work in Namibia, and opportunities for local collaboration in designing financial solutions that respond to emerging #MSME needs. #UNDPinNamibia #BiodiversityFinance #InclusiveFinance #SustainableDevelopment Bernadette Shalumbu-Shivute Frida Frans Hendrina Shikalepo BIOFIN - UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative Bruno Mweemba Amanda K. S. Christian Shingiro UNDP Kuna-Ndjambi Meroro Mupurua Ronja Fischer Global Environment Facility
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 177 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges in these areas: •Fighting poverty •Building democratic societies •Preventing crisis, enabling recovery •Protecting the environment •Halting & reversing HIV/AIDS •Empowering women •Growing national capacity
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Not a panel. Not a conference. A real Lab. On 21–22 October, credit officers and product developers will role-play MSME journeys, test product ideas, and prototype inclusive solutions, guided by experts in ESG and biodiversity finance. This is how Namibia reimagines MSME finance. This programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (GIZ Namibia) through the ProBATS II project, in partnership with CEFE International and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA Academy. Standard Bank Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency NCCI - Namibia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) UNDP in Namibia #InclusiveFinance #MSMEInsights #FSPDesignLab #NamibiaFinance #BiodiversityFinance
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UNDP in Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Amanda K. S. as our new Resident Representative. In this leadership role, Ms. Serumaga will steer UNDP Namibia’s strategic direction, strengthen partnerships, and drive innovation and impact towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We warmly welcome Ms. Serumaga to the #UNDPNamibia family! 💙 Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dFw-7ynT ( #UNDP #Leadership #SustainableDevelopment #Namibia Hendrina Shikalepo Geraldine A. Itana Lusia K. Uazamo Kaura Meitavelo Himufe Wilhelmiina M Shinene Yrika Vanessa Maritz (She / her) Omagano Kankondi Irish Goroh Phiwokazi Gugushe Sonja Fredericks Hendrik Jossop Toivo Shikongo Teopolina Shiwoomwenyo Amupolo Vladimir D. Momcilovic, Esq. Maria Ausiku, PhD Kuna-Ndjambi Meroro Mupurua Frida Frans Bernadette Shalumbu-Shivute Megan Vanturah Michael Field Christian Shingiro )
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Across 14 regions, MSMEs shared powerful insights: · Youth-led businesses want opportunity, not charity. · Informal doesn’t mean not bankable. · Green enterprises require tailored products. The FSP Design Lab is where we turn these insights into co-created solutions. We’re building inclusive finance — together. FSPs only. Limited seats. This programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (GIZ Namibia) through the ProBATS II project, in partnership with CEFE International and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA Academy. Standard Bank Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency NCCI - Namibia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) UNDP in Namibia #InclusiveFinance #MSMEInsights #FSPDesignLab #NamibiaFinance #BiodiversityFinance
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Meet Our Expert Speakers at the FSP Design Lab! Get to know more about our three distinguished experts speaking at our FSP Design Lab: 1. Justin Rovian Naidoo , (PhD Candidate) – South African Banking & Fintech Expert 2. Bernadette Shalumbu-Shivute – Biodiversity & Sustainable Finance Expert UNDP in Namibia 3. Arinze Okafor – Financial Markets Expert (NIFA Academy) Together, they'll share insights on how digital finance, capital markets innovation, and biodiversity financing can unlock new value and drive sustainable transformation across Africa's financial ecosystem. About the FSP Design Lab: The FSP Design Lab is an intensive, collaborative workshop that brings together Namibia's financial service providers to co-create innovative, ESG-aligned financial products and services for youth-led, informal, and biodiversity-linked enterprises—reimagining inclusive finance for a sustainable future. 📅 21-22 October 📍 The Village, Eros - Windhoek 🎟️ Closed-door session | FSPs only | Limited seats 📞 +264 81 491 8892 This programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (GIZ Namibia) through the ProBATS II project, in partnership with CEFE International and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA Academy) Standard Bank Namibia Namibia Revenue Agency NCCI - Namibia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) UNDP in Namibia #InclusiveFinance #MSMEInsights #FSPDesignLab #NamibiaFinance #BiodiversityFinance
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Namibia Gears Up for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Towards a Nature-Positive Economy By Frida Frans and Bernadette Shalumbu-Shivute | BIOFIN Namibia As the world shifts toward a nature-positive economy, Namibia is taking bold steps to integrate nature into finance and policy through the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Discover how our #BIOFIN initiative and partners are positioning the country to lead in sustainable finance and biodiversity innovation. 👉 Read more on UNDP in Namibia’s website: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dzdpeMBf Frida Frans Bernadette Shalumbu-Shivute Hendrina Shikalepo Christian Shingiro Kuna-Ndjambi Meroro Mupurua Lusia K. BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative
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🌳 Celebrating Namibia Arbor Day 2025! 🌳 Today, we joined partners, learners, and community members in planting hope — one tree at a time. Together, we not only marked Arbor Day but also celebrated the UN@80, reaffirming our shared commitment to a greener, more sustainable #Namibia. 🌍💚 Let’s continue nurturing our planet and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. 🌱 #NamibiaArborDay2025 #UNat80 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Partnerships #UNDPNamibia
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Experiment Architect | Helping Communities Rewrite the Future | Psychology × Policy × Innovation @ UNDP Namibia 🇳🇦
Today, on World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share something different. A quiet reflection on what it truly means to lead in a world where people experience reality differently. In the past few years, I’ve experienced how brilliant colleagues withdraw silently under pressure, others mask exhaustion behind performance, and many who care deeply yet feel unseen in systems that move too fast to notice. That’s why I created this post as an invitation. To pause. To listen. To remember that psychological safety isn’t built on perfection. It’s built on permission. Amy Edmondson calls this “the right kind of wrong”… the space where it’s safe to make intelligent mistakes, to learn aloud, and to keep growing together. Leadership, in the end, is not about eliminating error. It’s about creating cultures where it’s safe to be human. Where reflection, doubt, and empathy are signs of strength, not failure. Do take a moment to swipe through the short visual story I’ve shared below. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do for our teams and colleagues is to slow down, and make room for the right kind of wrong. #WorldMentalHealthDay #Leadership #PsychologicalSafety #AmyEdmondson #TheRightKindOfWrong #WellbeingAtWork #Governance #HumanCenteredLeadership #UNDP
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🌳 Take note of the change in starting point for Arbor Day 2025! 🌳 All participants will now gather within the Michelle McLean Primary School premises, Otjomuise 3. Starting time: 🚴 Cycle – 20 km: 06:00 🏃 Run – 10 km: 06:30 🚶 Walk – 5 km: 07:00 🎉 Main Ceremony: 08:30 – 13:00 Join us in celebrating Arbor Day through fitness, community, and environmental stewardship! #ArborDay2025 #Windhoek #Community #Sustainability #ActiveLifestyle Geraldine A. Itana Wilhelmiina M Shinene Lusia K. Kuna-Ndjambi Meroro Mupurua Bernadete Frida Frans Irish Goroh Hedwig Black Maria Ausiku, PhD
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The African African Union & UNDP report highlights a shared vision for inclusive & resilient social protection across Africa. Drawing on lived experiences from #Ghana, #Liberia, and #Sierra Leone’s borderlands, #Rwanda, and #Zimbabwe, it illustrates how millions—especially women and youth—rely on local structures to navigate economic hardship, climate shocks, and health crises. This report is a tribute to the ingenuity, solidarity, and resilience of African communities. #SocialProtection #Agenda2063 #FromTheGroundUp Hendrina Shikalepo
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