Vision
The Namibian Institute for Sustainable Development supports Namibia to develop the programmes, partnerships, processes and capacity to achieve Vision 2030 and collaborates at SADC and global levels to further this vision.
Purpose
To establish an effective, efficient and dynamic Namibian Institute to promote sustainable development including economic growth, improved livelihoods and environmental productivity and resilience.
Objectives
- To strengthen collaboration and form a strategic alliance between the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) and the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), as the core founder members of the Institute, and to make provision for other relevant and value-adding organisations to join this alliance
- To develop and implement a long-term strategic plan and a suite of programmes in support of the Vision and Purpose of this Institute
- To support, guide and provide strategic input to the establishment and operations of a Namibian Association and Council for Sustainable Development
- To build smart partnerships with key stakeholders and potentially effective and supportive organisations and individuals, ranging from local to international, and including communities, private sector, NGOs, academic/research institutions, government, regional and international organisations and donors
- To build capacity and skills, including at systemic, organisational and individual levels, and specifically including the building of management skills (with emphasis on leadership, vision, accountability, responsibility, decisive decision-making), and focusing on being effective in a competitive global economy.
Founder members
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)The DRFN empowers decision-makers at all levels through its research, training and consultancy activities, thereby fostering sustainable development in Namibia.
Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF)The NNF is a non-governmental organisation, not-for-profit, established under a Deed of Trust as a charitable and funding institution of a public character, with an independent Board of Trustees.