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In 2009-10, Namibia developed an Industrial Upgrading and Modernization Programme (IUMP), drawing upon the knowledge and regional expertise developed during the formulation of the SADC IUMP. The goal of the programme is to support the dynamics of upgrading and modernization of industries and related services, and to improve their competitiveness, growth, job creation and access to national, regional and international markets. Projects are only considered if they operate primarily in the following categories: agro-food processing; fish processing; pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturing (including biodiversity-based products ); and minerals beneficiation (metallic and non-metallic).

Namibia Wildlife Resorts is a state-owned enterprise, mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia . The company was created through the Namibia Wildlife Resorts Company Act and has been in existence since 1998. (...)

Since the financial year 2009/10 the new mandate for agriculture extended to forestry and fisheries; due to its critical role for food security and sustainable natural resource management. (...)

The DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) pursues the strategic objectives of alleviating poverty, creating employment and improving food security. In addition, it attaches high importance to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in the agricultural sector.

Striving towards enhanced production, employment and economic growth in the sector; an enabling environment for food security and sector transformation; and the sustainable use of natural resources in the sector are the response to achieving the National Development Plan's (NDP) objectives and targets.

The agriculture sector has been identified in the Governments New Growth Path as one of the drivers for economic development and job creation. Governments vision for the sector is a united and transformed agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector that ensures food security for all and economic prosperity.
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- Ensure sustainable use of natural resources by promoting sustainable agricultural production through the management of risks associated with animal diseases, plant pests, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the registration of products used in agriculture; promote food safety and create an enabling environment for increased and sustainable agricultural production.
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A challenge for the agricultural sector was rising food prices, globally, nationally and at the household level. The Department embarked on campaigns called , Fetsa Tlala aimed at massive production of staple foods on fallow land that has the potential for agricultural production; Illima/Letsema aimed at supporting sustainable agriculture and promoting rural development for smallholder producers; and LandCare to address land degradation problems and encourage sustainable use of natural resources.

The Department (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)'s overall responsibilities include agricultural support services, trade promotion in agriculture, and food safety and biosecurity.

During the review period, South Africa notified to the WTO that it didn't subsidize its exports of agricultural goods for the period 2006-10. It also notified that during calendar years 2004 10, all domestic support related to Green Box measures. The main areas of public support were (...) resource conservation and environmental management.

The New Growth Path (NGP) was launched in 2010. (...) Government has also reached a series of stakeholder agreements regarding the implementation of elements of the NGP, notably in education and skills development, green growth and local procurement. Progress has been made in measuring income distribution and developing a macroeconomic framework to support sustainable growth. (...)