LibGuides: Study Abroad: Education Sources: Namibia

Map of Namibia

Travel Information

The U.S. Department of State provides information on traveling to various countries, including passport and visa requirements. Further information about Namibia can be found on their website.

UNICEF Education Budget Brief

UNICEF Education Budget Brief 2020/2021
Each year UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, releases a budget brief reviewing the government of Namibia's expenditures on education. This detailed report from the 2020-2021 school year offers statistical analysis, recommendations, and trends seen with education spending.

Natural Disasters and School Emergency Drills

Flooding: Namibia is at risk of both coast and river flooding in the north. Monitor the local news for pertinent information.

Droughts, Extreme Heat, and Wildfires: These three natural disasters are becoming more common in Namibia with climate change. Temperatures are rising and water is becoming scarcer, causing these three phenomenon to exacerbate one another.

Education System Background Information

Namibia's Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture
This online portal for the Ministry of Education provides information for students, details about the agency's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, upcoming events, and photo galleries.
Namibia's National Institute for Educational Development
The National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) is a distinct group within the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture that focuses on curriculum development. Based on research and classrooms trials, NIED creates thoughtful curriculum for learners of all ages, from elementary school students to instructors' continuing professional development.

Challenges and Issues Facing the Education System in South Africa by Wilfred Legotlo (Editor)
Call Number: UIUC Online Collection
ISBN: 9780798304634
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Democracy and education in Namibia and beyond : a critical appraisal by Amukugo, Elizabeth Magano, editor.
Call Number: UIUC Online Collection
ISBN: 9789991642321
Publication Date: 2017
Education in Southern Africa by Clive Harber (Editor); Colin Brock (Series edited by)
Call Number: LA1536 .E35 2013 (Oak Street Library via request)
ISBN: 1474235158
Publication Date: 2015-11-05

World Data on Education: Seventh Edition 2010-2011
This publication from UNESCO's International Bureau of Education provides detailed information on the education systems of 163 countries worldwide, with an emphasis on curricula and curriculum development processes.

Cultural Norms

Culture and Customs of Namibia by Anene Ejikeme
Call Number: DT1552 .E38 2011 (Main Stacks)
ISBN: 9780313358913
Publication Date: 2011-07-22
Historical Dictionary of Namibia by Victor Tonchi; William A. Lindeke; John J. Grotpeter
Call Number: UIUC Online Collection
ISBN: 9780810879904
Publication Date: 2012-08-01
Namibia and Germany : negotiating the past by Kössler, Reinhart, author.
Call Number: UIUC Online Collection and DT1603 .K67 2015 (Main Stacks)
ISBN: 9991642099
Publication Date: 2015
The Peace Corps welcomes you to Namibia : a Peace Corps publication for new volunteers. by Peace Corps (U.S.)
Call Number: Online Resource
Publication Date: 2013
Although this online guide is aimed at incoming Peace Corps volunteers, it also contains general information about the country, culture, and customs relevant to any American traveler to Namibia.

CIA World Factbook: Namibia
For more general information about the country of Namibia, try the CIA World Factbook. This resource provides information about the geography of the country, including natural hazards. Some educational information is included underneath the "People and Society" section.
Library Catalog (Primo)

For more information about the history and cultural norms of Namibia search the library's catalog.

Try searching using the following keywords:

Namibia -- social life and customs
Windhoek (Namibia)
Namibia -- History
Namibia -- Politics and culture