Namibia

Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
2.28

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing acceptance: Basic literacy, more complex tasks.

  • Skills and Literacy

    2.33

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Elective: Basic skills widespread, optional school learning.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Adoption

    2.04

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Intermediate: Complex actions, info access, tech ownership.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Culture Norms

    2.38

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Accepting: Trial-error, active use, known channels.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Civic Engagement

    2.38

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Community: Tech solves local issues, citizen decision influence.

    100% Data Availability

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Connectivity
2.54

Stage 3: Systematic

Growing access, exclusion gaps.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    2.5

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Rudimentary: Urban-focused high-speed coverage.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Access Enablers

    2.59

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Limited: Consistently lower access, ignored differentiation.

    93% Data Availability

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Government
2.53

Stage 3: Systematic

Shared vision, limited funds, strategic planning.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    2.29

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Formal: Underdeveloped plan, moderate priority.

    77% Data Availability

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    2.5

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Digital seeds: Growing skills, some insourcing, developing strategy.

    84% Data Availability

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    3.22

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated digitalization: Centralized, redesigned, data-centric.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Open Government

    2.09

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Transparent: Regular info sharing, some stakeholder input.

    100% Data Availability

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Regulation
2.22

Stage 3: Systematic

Established: Substantive digital laws, weak enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    3

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Key data rights protected, enforced.

    80% Data Availability

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  • Emerging Technologies

    0.36

    Stage 1: Basic

    No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    1.16

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Regulate & forget: Outdated IP law, some competition.

    67% Data Availability

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  • Cybersecurity

    1

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Regulate & forget: Developing law, seeking resources.

    75% Data Availability

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.12

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Human Rights

    3.66

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Resourced: Legal resources, intl. standards.

    100% Data Availability

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Economy
0.53

Stage 1: Basic

Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.

  • Business

    0.3

    Stage 1: Basic

    Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Financial Services

    0.9

    Stage 1: Basic

    Emerging: Primarily physical access to financial services.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    0.89

    Stage 1: Basic

    Stagnant: Limited graduates, outdated curriculum, lack of engagement.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

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Digital Public Infrastructure
2.16

Stage 3: Systematic

Digital IDs, mobile banking, online data sharing.

  • Payments

    1.67

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Changing: Digital access, cards, online banking, cashless.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Identification

    2.3

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Digitalized: Machine-readable records, workflows set.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    2.5

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Online: Central data, info systems, infrastructure.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
3.89
  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
4.03
  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Privacy
3
  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting privacy online with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
4.38
  • Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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