policy and also the political process now afoot in Namibia reflect a sincere commitment to pluralistic deJOOCratic values that match -and perhaps even surpass -some of the much-praised and heavily subsidized changes taking place elsewhere. With respect to the private sector, we believe that it should be an engine for growth and prosperity. We look forward to a good partnership between the State and the private sector because only through such co-operation can our economy expand and prosper. The underlying principles of government policy with respect to the private sector derive from the COnstitution itself, which provides for property rights, affirmative action, multiple forms of ownership and the encouragement of private investment. Indeed, common sense dictates that this is a wise policy. The Government views the public and private sectors as complementary. The vast majority of Namibians -even the most economically marginal -engage in some form of private-sector activity to sustain themselves and their families. It is the Government's goal to support and reinforce those private initiatives by our people. In addition to encouraging local private-investment programmes, the Government will, in the near future, introduce legislation to enact an investment code designed to attract economically viable and productive foreign investment. The <eode will provide guarantees, which international investors normally expect, and offer incentives to investment projects that emphasize employment, training of Namibians and advancement of the general population. In co-operation with the private sector and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) the Government will organize a private-sector conference to be held at Windhoek in November 1990, at which foreign investors will have the RM/10 A/S-18/PV.lO 34-35 CMr• Gurirab; Namibia) opportuni tv to meet Namibian entrepreneurs and senior Government officials and to examine the broad ranqe of investment OPPDrtunities in various parts of the oountrv. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the government's policies and plans for the private sector, aiming to promote economic growth and prosperity through cooperation between the state and the private sector. It also mentions the introduction of an investment code and a private-sector conference to attract foreign investment. These topics suggest that the main focus is on economic development and the promotion of business and industry.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry