Dr. John Steytler

Chief Executive of the Development Bank of Namibia

Dr. John Steytler is the Chief Executive of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) since September 2024. He is a seasoned economist, passionate about shaping financial landscapes and fostering equitable economic growth.

Throughout his career, Dr. Steytler has held pivotal roles, including as Economic Advisor to President H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob and as Namibia’s first Statistician-General at the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), where he was instrumental in establishing the country’s National Statistics Office. His journey is marked by a dedication to leveraging his expertise to make a positive impact on Namibia’s economy and people.

Dr. Steytler’s experience spans several prominent roles:
• Former Chief Economist at the Bank of Namibia
• Former Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

He brings a deep understanding of finance and economics, with expertise in analyzing complex economic theories, monitoring market trends, advising on fiscal policies, and shaping strategic economic decisions. As CEO of DBN, Dr. Steytler remains committed to driving growth, stability, and sustainable, inclusive development in Namibia.

Mission: Dr. Steytler’s mission is to contribute to Namibia’s economic growth and stability while fostering sustainable and inclusive development.

Qualifications:
• International Executive Development Programme (WITS)
• PhD in Economics
• Master’s Degree in Financial Economics
• Master’s Degree in Cooperative Economics
• B.A. in History, Psychology & Sociology
Work Experience:
• Program Manager, SDG Initiative – GIZ Namibia
• Presidential Economic Advisor – Office of the President
• Statistician-General – Namibia Statistics Agency
• Group Economist – Capricorn Investment Holdings/Bank Windhoek
• Director of Research and Chief Economist – Bank of Namibia
• Senior Advisor to the Executive Director – IMF, Washington, D.C.
• Various roles – Bank of Namibia
• Chief Economist, Trade Policy Analysis – Ministry of Trade and Industry.

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2026 AADFI Annual General Assembly

The Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) is pleased to announce that its 2026 Annual General Assembly will take place from May 24 to 29, 2026, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, on the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings.

The Annual General Assembly will be held on the theme “Augmenting Sovereign Finance in Africa: DFIs Unlocking Growth and Resilience through NAFA,” with a focus on the transformative role of African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty. The discussions will align with the AfDB-led New African Financial Architecture (NAFA), a system-level framework designed to mobilize long-term investment, reduce Africa’s cost of capital, and reinforce resilience through coordinated financial systems and deeper domestic capital markets.

The Annual General Assembly will convene leaders of African DFIs, government officials, regional institutions, and development partners to further explore how African DFIs can catalyze local investment, de-risk strategic projects, and strengthen economic autonomy to build resilience against global shocks and bridge the continent’s infrastructure funding gap.

Further details will be shared in the coming weeks.

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