The evolution of social economy in the Ovambo region during the colonial era

dc.contributor.author	Fikeni, Somadoda
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-11T11:31:59Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-11T11:31:59Z
dc.date.issued	1991
dc.identifier.uri	https://digital.unam.edu.na/xmlui/handle/11070.1/21839
dc.description	This paper explores the evolution of the social economy of the Ovambo region during Namibia’s colonial era, highlighting how historical processes continue to shape contemporary socio‑economic structures and regional disparities. As Namibia enters its second year of independence, the enduring legacy of racial, ethnic, gender, and regional inequalities remains evident. The study examines the long‑term effects of long‑distance trade with Europeans, colonial administrative policies, and their cumulative impact on Ovambo social formations. Because literature on Namibia has historically focused on political and military aspects of the liberation struggle, socio‑economic analyses particularly with attention to regional differences remain limited. This paper provides an outline of key transformations in Ovambo’s social economy, offering a foundation for future research into the historical roots of present‑day disparities.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	University of Namibia	en_US
dc.subject	Ovambo region	en_US
dc.subject	Historical inequalities	en_US
dc.subject	Colonial administration	en_US
dc.subject	Post‑independence Namibia	en_US
dc.title	The evolution of social economy in the Ovambo region during the colonial era	en_US
dc.type	Technical Report	en_US

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