Navigating Weather Shocks: Challenges and Investing to Strengthen Agriculture Resilience in Namibia

Author: Chen Chen, Ankita Goel, Koralai Kirabaeva, Mr. Nooman Rebei, and Hajime Takizawa

Namibia’s arid climate makes it highly susceptible to severe weather shocks. The prolonged drought in 2023–24 caused a sharp decline in crop yields and exacerbated food insecurity.

Volume/Issue: Volume 2025 Issue 091

Publication date: July 2025

ISBN: 9798229017497

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Public Finance , Environmental Economics , Natural Disasters , Agribusiness , Climate Change , Drought , Agricultural Resilience , Food Security , Public Investment , Namibia , weather shock , arid climate , paper documents Namibia's vulnerability , drought-resistant crop , adaptation investment , Agricultural sector , Natural disasters , Public investment spending , Global , Sub-Saharan Africa

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Summary

Namibia’s arid climate makes it highly susceptible to severe weather shocks. The prolonged drought in 2023–24 caused a sharp decline in crop yields and exacerbated food insecurity. This paper documents Namibia’s vulnerabilities to future weather shocks, including droughts and changes in rainfall patterns, discusses potential economic and fiscal implications, and explores public investment strategies. Investing in agricultural resilience, including water infrastructure, drought-resistant crops, and farmer insurance schemes, can mitigate climate-induced economic losses and improve food security.