In view of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the EU Delegation in Namibia, like others were not able to host a Europe Day Function this year, but a number of digital activities were undertaken to connect with each other and our audiences to make the Day memorable.
One of these activities included an online-competition for candidates within the age group 13-18. The aim of the competition was to raise awareness about the EU and its engagement in Namibia. We received 39 applications and 16 qualified. Out of the 16 qualifying candidates, a lucky draw took place to select the winner and the second candidate. The winner of the competition was an 18-year-old learner, Neto Fernandes, who received an IPAD.
The 2nd prize went to a 16-year-old learner, Nadula Nekongo. During the event, the EU Ambassador to Namibia, Sinikka Antila congratulated the learners and briefed them and the media about the EU’s current programmes in Namibia, which focusses on Livestock Development and the Education Sector.
She furthermore highlighted the importance of strengthening trade and investment and informed the meeting about the EU’s support to Namibia to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement. “Support to SME development and business partnerships is very much needed now and post-COVID in order to get the economy going and create jobs,” Antila said.