Public-private dialogs to spur export-led growth : the case of productivity taskforces in Namibia / Andres Fortunato, Miguel Angel Santos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fortunato, Andres, author.

Santos, Miguel Angel (Government economist), author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in the economics of emerging markets,

Cambridge elements. Elements in economics of emerging markets ,

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development projects--Namibia.

Economic development projects.

Government productivity--Namibia.

Government productivity.

Namibia--Economic policy.

Namibia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (78 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

This case study examines the implementation of Namibia's first Productivity Task Force focused on the high-value fruit sector from 2021 to 2024. Productivity task forces, modeled after Peru's Mesas Ejecutivas, facilitate public-private dialogues to resolve sector-specific productivity issues. The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, and the Ministry of Finance led the Namibian task force. The study highlights critical stages, including the task force's management and organization, political authorization, and the identification and resolution of productivity problems. While some challenges remain unsolved, the PTF has laid the groundwork for long-term improvements in government capacity, better public-public coordination, public-private collaboration, and a more business-friendly environment. The study offers valuable insights for implementing similar public-private initiatives in other developing countries. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

1. Introduction: productivity task forces as Public-Private Dialog (PPD)

2. The context of productivity task forces in Namibia

3. Setting up the task force

4. Running the task force: identifying problems and advancing solutions

5. In hindsight: assessing the impact of the high-value fruits PTF

6. A roadmap for productivity task forces: reflections from Namibia

7. Conclusion

References.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 17 Mar 2025).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009396110

1009396110

9781009396127

1009396129

9781009396141

1009396145

Access Restriction:

Open Access. Unrestricted online access