The NSA in conjunction with various key stakeholders has achieved a significant milestone in the development of a National Land Cover Classification Standard which was launched on 26 March 2024, together with the National Infrastructure Atlas. Ms. Wilhencia Uiras, Executive Director of National Planning Commission, officiated the Launch, joined by Mr. Salomo Hei, NSA Chairperson. Mr. Petrus Nangolo, Deputy ED: Land Reform at Ministry of Agriculture and Mr. Alex Shimuafeni, Statistician-General & CEO of the NSA.
The LC Standard aims to classify, and harmonize all land cover types in the country for official statistical reporting purposes, development planning and policy intervention. The National Infrastructure Atlas aims to provide basic locational information for major infrastructure development in Namibia.
