Credit Developments and Macro-Financial Risks in Namibia: Namibia

This chapter examines the evolution of bank credit in Namibia over the past two decades. It highlights notable trends and the composition of credit growth, with a particular focus on the private sector.
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Volume/Issue: Volume 2025 Issue 093
Publication date: July 2025
ISBN: 9798229017725
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Finance , Economics- Macroeconomics , Money and Monetary Policy , Namibia , Bank Credit , Macro-Financial Risks , Private Sector , Mortgages , Public Sector-Bank Nexus , Macro-Prudential Policy , Structural Issues , Credit gaps , Credit booms , Financial sector stability , COVID-19 , Bank credit , Domestic credit , Credit , Housing prices , Nonperforming loans , Public sector , Mortgages

Summary

This chapter examines the evolution of bank credit in Namibia over the past two decades. It highlights notable trends and the composition of credit growth, with a particular focus on the private sector. Additionally, it identifies potential macro-financial vulnerabilities and provides policy recommendations to mitigate associated risks. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of promoting access to credit by businesses.