The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), today reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening Namibia’s framework to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing at the start of the weeklong National Risk Assessment (NRA) workshop, taking place from 02–06 March 2026 in Windhoek.

Joint OpEd signed by: Amb. Ana Beatriz Martins (European Union), Amb. Katja Kalamäki (Finland), Amb. Cécile Vigneau (France), Amb. Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Amb. Mr Rui Carmo (Portugal) and Amb. Javier Pagalday (Spain)

The handover forms part of the broader Livestock Support Programme, which continues to reinforce infrastructure, technical capacity and value chain development across the northern regions. By addressing long-standing transport and logistical constraints, the initiative contributes to improved productivity, better incomes and more resilient rural economies.

The 2nd EU–Namibia Business Forum (ENBF) will take place from 11-13 May 2026 in Windhoek, under the theme “Towards stronger, greener and more diversified economies: Catalyzing Business and Trade Opportunities between the EU and Namibia.”