The aim is to create a fair, just, and inclusive enabling environment that contributes to safeguarding and revitalising Indigenous Knowledge and Languages in Namibia in all aspects, recognising the value of cultural heritage, Indigenous Knowledge and Languages contributing to cultural diversity, sustainable development and the well-being of indigenous communities. 

Strategies

Create enabling policies and enhance resource allocation for implementation

Actions

Actors

Establish Task force including of indigenous leaders and community representatives Policy makers
Conduct expedited consultations with stakeholders
Draft policy framework/policies and align with existing/review
Advocate for rapid policy adoption at national level
Implement educational policies on Indigenous language in primary schools
Prioritise policies related to Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge, such as Indigenous knowledges policy, Indigenous language policy, access to traditional land and resources, free education for minorities (all). Policy makers, Educational authorities Indigenous advocacy groups
Create implementation plan and allocate sufficient resources Ministries
Monitor and evaluate policies Ministries

Develop intervention programmes to ensure access to resources for indigenous minority groups

Actions

Actors

Reform land tenure models and access to natural resources as per traditional practices
Support infrastructural developments supporting traditional practices and commercialisations

Provide multilingual government services

Actions

Actors

Translate all government communications (print and digital) inclusive of policy drafts, white papers ,etc. for inclusion Ministry
Establish Indigenous language translation services Ministry
Promote Indigenous language AI systems development Ministry, NCRST

Establish ICT infrastructures to support national and community activities to revitalise and preserve Indigenous languages and Indigenous knowledge

Actions

Actors

Develop national ICT framework to support Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge preservation and use
Establish partnerships with private sector and ngo’s for implementation
Ensure indigenous community data sovereignty
Design and implement Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge tools adhering to local ethics, values and protocols of indigenous communities
Promote the leveraging of emerging technologies to support revitalisation, use, preservation and promotion of Indigenous languages and Indigenous knowledge Unesco chair for Digital technology design with indigenous people

Foster partnerships between indigenous minority language communities and organisations/philanthropists to advance Indigenous languages and Indigenous knowledge projects

Actions

Actors

Develop partnership models
Provide collaboration and networking platforms (digital, events)
Facilitate partnerships with national and international organisations
Support inter-community collaborations

Create and enhance economic opportunities and equity for Indigenous languages and Indigenous knowledge workers

Actions

Actors

Support community-led projects financial and with technical assistance
Support economic activities and businesses for Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge workers, start-ups,
Ensure fair compensation for all Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge workers (equitable compensation for cultural heritage workers,
Develop sustainable financial models for living museums and other community-led projects fostering Indigenous language and Indigenous knowledge
Strengthen community capacity and skills, including leadership, project management, and community development
Provide mentorship