Development Bank of Namibia Act, 2002 (No. 8 of 2002). Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of the Republic of Namibia No. 2826, 7 October 2002, pp. 1-11. Long titleAn Act to provide for establishment of the Development Bank of Namibia the purpose of which is to contribute to the economic growth and social development of Namibia by providing financing in support of key development activities and to provide for incidental matters. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Institution Special fund Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Entry into force notes This Act comes into operation on a date determined by the Minister by Notice in the Gazette. Abstract The Development Bank of Namibia is established under section 2 as a body corporate. Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Agricultural Bank Matters Amendment Act (No. 15 of 1992). Legislation | Namibia | 1992 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Credit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Agricultural Bank Amendment Act (No. 153 of 1991). Legislation | Namibia | 1991 Keyword: Institution, Special fund, Credit, Agricultural land, Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Namibia Industrial Development Agency Act, 2016 (No. 16 of 2016). Legislation | Namibia | 2016 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Capacity building, Research, Public private partnership (PPP) Source: FAO, FAOLEX