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6 UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA

1. REMARKS BY

COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON

The University of Namibia (UNAM) was

established by an act of Parliament, Act 18 of
1992, to be the premier national university, and
tasked with providing quality research, training
and innovation to all corners of the country
in accordance with government’s plan to
decentralise tertiary education.

A new era was ushered in by the astute
leadership and guidance of the new UNAM
vice chancellor, Prof. Kenneth K Matengu, who
initiated the revision of the corporate strategic
plan, and set the direction of the institution for
the next six years to ensure accountability at
all levels of the institution. The UNAM Council
shares in the optimism of the new plan, and is
confident that the institution will achieve its
strategic objectives. This plan was developed in
an inclusive and participatory manner, and was
devised to enrich the experiences of students,
staff and the University’s key stakeholders and
customers. As the University moves into a new
and exciting era, and as it advances innovation
and strengthens its academic programmes, the
strategic plan captures key national priorities,
and positions UNAM as a truly global player in
education, training and development.

Sam Shivute
In spite of the challenges facing UNAM, the Chaiperson:
University Council is committed to the successful University Council

execution of the plan. The institution is delighted
about the achievements of the previous strategic
plan, as reported in the respective annual
implementation reviews. Through this plan, the
institution will increase collaboration with industry,
to impact the economy of Namibia positively
by driving innovation, making its research
competitive and boosting development of small
and medium enterprises, while ensuring social
and economic development.