Germany withdraws N$200m Windhoek mobility grant
The German government has withdrawn a N$200 million grant intended for a sustainable urban mobility project in Windhoek, Namibia. The decision followed a feasibility study that indicated the project would not meet required climate impact thresholds.
Why it matters
The loss of this funding represents a major setback for Namibia's efforts to modernize public transport and reduce carbon emissions.
The German government has withdrawn an estimated N$200-million grant earmarked for Windhoek’s sustainable urban mobility project, dealing a major blow to the city’s plans to promote cleaner and more efficient public transport.
The funding was secured during government negotiations between Namibia and Germany in October 2021 and was to be channelled through German development bank KfW under the German Climate and Technology Initiative.
This is contained in the highlights of the Windhoek’s ordinary council meeting which took place on Thursday evening.
The statement says the project initially focused on developing a non-motorised transport network, including bicycle lanes, aimed at encouraging residents to walk and cycle while reducing reliance on motor vehicles and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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