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=Namibia=

Hifikepunye Pohamba
> **Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe** - Wanted freedom for blacks, much like Pohamba during the Apartheid. > **José Eduardo dos Santos of Angola** - Signed a mutual defense pact when attempting to stop a rebel group in southern Angola. > **Dioncounda Traoré of Mali** - Wants democracy for his people, similar to Pohamba's previous work towards liberation, rights, and democracy.
 * 1) ====Identify their character.====
 * 2) ====Based on his strong connection with *SWAPO, it can be assumed that Pohamba is a strong promoter of rights and freedom. His determination is reflected in his ability to never give up and he has proved to be a relatively peaceful leader.====
 * 3) ====Identify the country which their character represents - with particular attention to the state's geography, economy, population, and social structure.====
 * 4) ====Namibia is a coastal, arid African country with a population of only about 2.3 million. With low life expediencies high poverty rates, and HIV/AIDS and Malaria spreading, it might not initially appear to be a stable country. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990 after a long struggle and has since enjoyed a very stable government to rule over the country. Mining is one of the most important elements when talking about the economy of Namibia and it has helped to improve the overall well being of the country. Since the western Namibia runs along the Atlantic Ocean, it has a promising future in both trade and transportation.====
 * 5) ====Identify the character's previous occupation and other pertinent background information.====
 * 6) ====Hifikepunye Pohamba was born in a small village when Namibia was still known as South West Africa and controlled by South Africa. He was educated at an Anglican mission school and went on to work in a copper mine. He had a significant role in the Ovamboland People’s Organization which eventually became South West Africa People’s Organization(SWAPO) which he has been president of since 2007. Due to his involvement in SWAPO, he was arrested on charges of “political agitation”, convicted by a local court, and publicly flogged. He fled to modern-day Tanzania and contributed to many of the SWAPO efforts. He was later arrested again for working with SWAPO and upon release, slowly became even more involved in SWAPO. He became the minister of home affairs when Namibia gained its independence.====
 * 7) ====Identify 3 references that reflect your character's ideas. (Basically, who supports your positions?) These references should be chosen from among the list of debate participants. Should you use someone outside the list, please see me before you submit your resume====
 * 1) ====How does your character measure against these four benchmarks set by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation:====

These results are most likely because of the general stability present in the Namibia government that is not present in many other African countries.

 * 1) ====Personal Safety-63====
 * 2) ====National Security-95====
 * 3) ====Accountability-76====
 * 4) ====Rule of Law-81====

63 out of 100

 * 1) ====Business Environment-66====
 * 2) ====Infrastructure-64====
 * 3) ====Public Management-63====

72 out of 100
====While Namibia has a relatively high score, it still ranks low compared to other African countries. This might be because of the poor health conditions and large poverty numbers that don’t appear to be changing.====


 * South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) - Founded in 1960, SWAPO is a popular political party in Namibia that was previously a liberation movement with the goal to separate from South African authority.