German/Namibia Cooperation

Where

Namibia

When

2016

Who

Goethe-Institut Namibia

Key objectives of the measure:

The cultural co-operation between Namibia and Germany aims:

to promote knowledge of the German language in Namibia
to foster intercultural co-operation between Namibia and Germany with a special focus on reconciliation between the colonial history and the Namibia of today.
to provide information on Germany's cultural, social and political life.
to be partners to other Namibian cultural institutions and organisations.
to foster mutual understanding through cultural exchanges in the fields of art, science and media.

Scope of the measure:

International

Nature of the measure:

institutional

Main feature of the measure:

This is a bilateral agreement between Namibia and Germany aimed at intercultural exchanges through media, arts and science.

Results expected through the implementation of the measure:

Enhanced knowledge of German in Namibia
Intercultural co-operation between Namibia and Germany with a special focus on reconciliation between the colonial history and the Namibia of today fostered.
Availability of information on Germany's cultural, social and political life.
Partnerships with other Namibian cultural institutions and organisations strengthened
Increased mutual understanding through cultural exchanges in the fields of art, science and media.

Financial resources allocated to implement the measure:

The Goethe-Insitut is funded by the German Government, however also from own funds raised from activities or partnerships.