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The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 countries that aims to promote peace and human development. It was founded on values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights. These values are common to the 27 EU Member States in a society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality prevail. 

Since the establishment of the European Economic Community in 1958, the EU has delivered more than half a century of peace, stability and prosperity. Today, the EU is collectively the biggest donor for international aid in the world.

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EU Areas of Engagement

Under the framework of the Treaty of Lisbon, the European External Action Service (EEAS) oversees the operations of all EU Delegations worldwide. The EU Delegation to Namibia was established in Windhoek in 1990 upon Namibia’s independence. It has full diplomatic privileges and immunities, with the Head of Delegation accorded ambassadorial status. Our primary mission is to strengthen diplomatic relations and foster cooperation between the EU and Namibia. We aim to enhance political dialogue, promote sustainable economic development, and support initiatives that contribute to a prosperous and inclusive future for all.

The Delegation is a natural point of contact between the EU and the Namibian authorities, as well as other interlocutors in Namibia.

  • H.E. Ana Beatriz Martins with President H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

    Namibian Presidency

    H.E. Ana Beatriz Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia pictured with Namibian President, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

The role of the Delegation

Ensure EU representation to Namibia

Provide the follow-up of bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic, trade and external assistance cooperation

Pursue EU policies in all sectors

Promote and protect the values and interests of the EU in Namibia

Coordinate with Member States on relevant issues

Take part in demarches and outreach

Support Namibia's role and participation in the regional integration process and in implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement

Report back to Headquarters on all matters of interest for EU policies
Maintain and increase the visibility, awareness and understanding of the EU

Our personnel

Meet the team behind the EU Delegation to Namibia. For specific inquiries, please contact the relevant section.

Email: delegation-namibia@eeas.europa.eu

H.E. Ms Ana Beatriz Martins Ambassador and Head of Delegation
Margarida Teixera Personal Assistant to the Ambassador

 

Politics, Press & Information Section (PPI)
Ian Dupont Head of Section & Human Rights Focal Point & EU liaison Officer on Human Rights Defenders
Twaku Kayofa Press & Information Officer
William Jikijela-Garoëb Secretary
Tulikukka Huovinen Trainee & Youth Focal Point

 

Cooperation Section (Coop)
Alexandre Baron Head of Cooperation
Tanja Nader Programme Manager
Gonçalo Leitão Programme Manager
Aron Hangula Programme Manager
Susan-Marie Lewis Programme Manager
Jo-Anne Bohitile Secretary

 

Finance & Contracts
Thierry Vernimmen Head of Section
Julien Gallardo Deputy Head of Section
Benjamin Ntihemuka Budget Officer

 

Administration Section
Luca Pezzani Head of Section
Theresa Eksteen Secretary
Selvi Hengwa Administrative Assistant
Lovisa Shifidi Accounting Assistant

Individual team members can be reached via email using the format: firstname.lastname@eeas.europa.eu

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