http://hdl.handle.net/10628/31 2013-05-28T14:45:52Z 2013-05-28T14:45:52Z Toelg, Christian Honsbein, Dagmar http://hdl.handle.net/10628/308 2012-03-15T00:00:06Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Building the critical mass for STPs in small countries: The Namibian experience. Authors: Toelg, Christian; Honsbein, Dagmar Abstract: Building science & technology parks (STPs) requires a critical mass of research institutions and innovative companies as well as a significant number of innovative emerging companies. Companies in small developing countries such as Namibia face numerous challenges stifling their potential growth and preventing them from becoming suitable tenants of an STP. Given this environment, the implementation of the Science & Technology Park at the Namibia Business Innovation Centre (NBIC) was planned as the last step of a staged rollout of programmes targeting entrepreneurs and SMEs across the country in a first and a business incubator as a second step. These steps are designed to build a critical mass of innovative start-up companies that eventually ’graduate’ from programmes and incubator to move into the STP. At the same time, NBIC is partnering with existing technology companies that are interested in moving into the STP. A key motivation here is that the STP will develop training programmes for employees and graduates in industry-relevant skills leading to industry certification. The first phase of implementation already exposed a wide array of challenges for entrepreneurs and existing SMEs as well as a need to focus stronger on rural areas to support entrepreneurs there. We report on the status of implantation and the lessons learned in creating a critical mass for a sustainable STP in Namibia. Description: International Association of Science Parks Conference (28th : 2011 June 19-22 : Copenhagen, Denmark)

2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Toelg, Christian http://hdl.handle.net/10628/307 2012-03-15T00:00:05Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Rural innovation workshop. Authors: Toelg, Christian Abstract: This workshop aims to review current approaches to developing the innovation potential in rural areas, consider lessons learned to date and explore suitable approaches for smaller developing countries, such as Namibia. Participants will brainstorm and collaboratively filter ideas and then, jointly develop an outline for a structure and process for a rural innovation programme. Participants will discuss issues related to the capture, dissemination and commercialization of rural innovations; stakeholder involvement and roles; benefit sharing models; IP ownership models; ICT and other infrastructure. Description: Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011 Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia)

2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Ndhlukula, Kudakwashe http://hdl.handle.net/10628/305 2012-03-16T00:00:03Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Namibian policy perspectives on solar energy. Authors: Ndhlukula, Kudakwashe Abstract: Namibia’s policy priorities on energy and its development are based on the White Paper on Energy Policy of 1998. The White Paper sets six strategic goals: 1. Effective governance 2. Security of supply 3. Social upliftment 4. Investment and growth 5. Economic competitiveness and efficiency 6. Sustainability. The White Paper also recognises the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency in Namibia’s socio-economic development as providing ‘sustainability’ and ‘security of supply’ by virtue of diversification and the use of locally available resources. Since the launch of the Policy Paper in 1998, a number of initiatives and renewable energy programmes have been set in motion in partnership with various local and international groups. The country, like most developing countries, faces immense challenges in providing basic infrastructure such as electricity and energy services, in general, to previously disadvantaged communities. Many of these communities reside in communal areas, and they are far too displaced for grid electrification to be deployed cost-effectively. This paper analyses some of these initiatives, especially those that are focussd on solar energy. Some of the key questions to be addressed in the paper are as listed below. 1. What key strategic initiatives and their specific objectives have been implemented so far in the fulfillment of the Policy Paper? 2. How effective and efficient have these initiatives been? 3. What is the level of wider stakeholder involvement in the initiatives? 4. How is financing and quality assurance of solar energy technologies being addressed through the policy framework? 5. What are the inadequacies in the Policy Paper to address the current and future challenges in the solar energy sector? Description: Book Chapter by Kudakwashe Ndhluluka of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Institute (REEEI), Polytechnic of Namibia.

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z REEEI http://hdl.handle.net/10628/240 2011-03-15T07:06:21Z 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: REEECAP Project 1.3 - Energy efficiency in the tourism sector in Namibia: EE competition 2007. Authors: REEEI Abstract: The objective of this project is to enhance energy efficiency (EE) in the tourism sector of Namibia. This project aims at making as many tourism enterprises aware of the opportunities of more EE and to reward those who are already implementing EE measures in their lodges, farms, hotels, pensions and community based camp sites or tented camps. Description: REEECAP Project 1.3 EE Competition (2007, Namibia)

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