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It outlines key development and climate challenges, including links to poverty reduction and exposure to climate-driven water and hazard risks. The report also presents policy, institutional, and regulatory priorities, plus sectoral adaptation approaches to support resilient and sustainable growth.","| ut horized\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> |\n| --- |\n| c Disclosure A\u003Cbr> |\n| Pub li\u003Cbr> |\n| e Authorized\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> |\n| ub lic Disclosur\u003Cbr> |\n| d P\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> REPUBLIC OF |\n| sure Authorize\u003Cbr> NAMIBIA |\n| Pub l ic Disclo\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> |\n| rized\u003Cbr> |\n| sc losure Autho\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr> |\n| Pub l ic Di\u003Cbr> |\n|  |\n|  2025 |\n\n© 2025 The World Bank Group  \n1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), collectively known as The World Bank, with external contributors.  \nThe World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. 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