LWDC as a catalyst

It is encouraging that Lüderitz Waterfront Development has become a spotlight, symbol of hope, progress and success as result of its unwavering commitment to the ongoing public investments in key infrastructure development facilitated by the LWDC.

To date, Lüderitz Waterfront initiatives and ongoing development interventions have largely contributed to the private sector confidence in the harbour town of Lüderitz, and in turn this has triggered appetite for more private sector collaborations with LWDC.

Moreover, LWDC is fully committed to fulfilling its role as catalyst for economic development resulting in business growth and increased SME participation   in the value chain.

Tourism in particular has become an important sector that has an impact on the development of our domestic economy; it is recognised for its sustained and rapid growth.

In light of the above explanation, development successes achieved thus far coupled with the background under which LWDC has been established, the relevant KPI’s are as follows: -

• To help open Lüderitz as a significant destination for business tourism and other private investments.
• To help attract and retain tourists in the Lüderitz market.
• To help continue growing Lüderitz tourism industry.
• To contribute and enhance the appeal of tourism of the harbour town of Lüderitz (// Kharas region).
• To help stimulate Lüderitz economy through ongoing and impactful Lüderitz waterfront development interventions and other initiatives.
• To contribute towards employment creation at the harbour town of Lüderitz.
• To ensure effective and timely service delivery in view of wide range service offerings associated with LWDC.
• To continue to open up a wide range of business opportunities for entrepreneurial enterprises through the ongoing Lüderitz Waterfront development interventions.
• To facilitate and contribute towards the business growth agenda of the harbour town of Lüderitz.

The end result: Through its impactful development interventions, LWDC to assist harbour town of Lüderitz town to achieve its economic diversification strategies and “smart city” status.

To ensure sustainable waterfront development leads to financial reliance of the LWDC business case.