Trade expert Maria Immanuel says Namibia needs real changes to help young people succeed. She spoke at the Commonwealth Business Summit happening in Windhoek. Immanuel wants action instead of just talking at these meetings. She believes the country should create funding programs that young entrepreneurs can actually use. The expert thinks Africa must change how it approaches development.
Government officials and private business owners don't work together enough according to Immanuel. She worries that business summits become meaningless when they ignore young entrepreneurs and private companies. Talented people outside government should have chances to participate in important discussions. The expert says trade ministry workers should help others instead of controlling everything. This missing connection hurts opportunities for youth who want to contribute.
Immanuel questions why investor meetings only include government officials instead of business people. She uses her partnership with Cameroon companies as an example of better cooperation. African countries should trade more with each other to create open markets. People and goods should move freely across the continent. Nations need practical plans and control over their economic future or others will make decisions for them.
Government officials and private business owners don't work together enough according to Immanuel. She worries that business summits become meaningless when they ignore young entrepreneurs and private companies. Talented people outside government should have chances to participate in important discussions. The expert says trade ministry workers should help others instead of controlling everything. This missing connection hurts opportunities for youth who want to contribute.
Immanuel questions why investor meetings only include government officials instead of business people. She uses her partnership with Cameroon companies as an example of better cooperation. African countries should trade more with each other to create open markets. People and goods should move freely across the continent. Nations need practical plans and control over their economic future or others will make decisions for them.
