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IMPLEMENTING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN NAMIBIA A summarised guide to the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act (Act 29 of 1998) published and distributed by Namibia Institute for Democracy Updated 3rd Edition  © April 2000 All rights reserved Contents by Dr.J.W.F. van Rooyen NAMIBIA INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY Namibia Institute for Democracy 53 Independence Avenue P.O. Box 11956, Windhoek, Namibia Tel: (061) 229117/8 Fax: (061) 229119 E-mail: nid@mweb.com.na http://www/iwwn.com.na/nid 1 FOREWORD The writers of the Namibian Constitution perceived a need for affirmative action as a necessary condition for bringing about change in a previously discriminatory society. Therefore Article 23(2) addresses the issue of†¦show more content†¦The Institute has grasped the opportunity to update and revise the booklet to reflect recent developments in the area and to make the publication even more relevant to its purpose than before. In this regard the NID again wishes to acknowledge the kind assistance and inputs of various organisations and individuals. A special word of appreciation is due to the Employment Equity Commissioner, Mr V.T. Usiku; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Mr C. Schlettwein; the Secretary-General of the Namibian Employers Federation (NEF), Mr C. Truebody; the Chief Researcher of the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW), Mr H. Jauch; EEC employer representative, Mrs E. Fahl; and Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) spokesperson, Mr P.van Wyk. We also wish to acknowledge the kind financial assistance of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in support of the project. This booklet is dedicated to all employers and employees engaged in productive pursuit to promote the economy and social development of this country. May it contribute, in whatever small yet meaningful manner, to assist the social partners in achieving lasting equity and harmony at the workplace. 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