Namibia celebrated its 20th birthday in 2010. The tertiary sector in Namibia contributes more than 50 per cent to GDP, followed by primary and secondary industries. Mining and quarrying account for about 13 per cent of GDP, compared with 6 per cent and 4 per cent for agriculture and fisheries,...

In the 1980s, the focus in economic management in Africa shifted towards macroeconomic stabilization policies. This led to the neglect of sectoral policies and microeconomic reforms, which are critical for industrialization and diversification. In line with this, the African economies continue...