With respect to identifying key linkage determinants, the need for collaboration between governments (which can create an enabling environment, reduce taxes, and mitigate logistic costs and procedural delays), TNCs and SMEs with supply capabilities was emphasized.

In our case, the Government of Namibia has exempted some basic foodstuffs from value-added tax in order to mitigate the effects of higher prices on food.

Promotion of economically efficient energy supply and energy use Enhanced energy security and diversification of energy sources Protection of the environment Promotion of energy sector reform to increase economic efficiency by introducing more private sector participation, more competition in supply and distribution, and increasing consumer choice over energy suppliers Promotion of efficient use of resources, including energy resources, through “green tax” reform Climate change mitigation through emissions trading

Promote Promotion of economically efficient energy supply and energy use Enhance Enhanced energy security and diversification of energy sources Protection of the environment Promote Promotion of eenergy sector reform to increase economic efficiency by introducing more private sector participation, more competition in supply and distribution, and increasing increased consumer choice over energy suppliers Promote Promotion of efficient use of resources, including energy resources, through “green tax” reform Climate change mitigation through emissions trading