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Social Protection, Inequality, and Youth Unemployment in Namibia Dr Basilius Kasera

Dr Basilius Kasera, a lecturer at the University of Namibia (UNAM) and social justice academic, has extensively addressed the intersection of social protection, inequality, and youth unemployment, most notably in a high-profile public lecture entitled "Social Protection, Inequality, and Youth Unemployment in Namibia: Infringement of the Social Contract. Key Arguments and Perspectives • The Social Contract: Dr Kasera argues that the lack of adequate social protection systems directly worsens socioeconomic inequality, which in turn fuels high youth unemployment. He argues that this failure constitutes a breach of the social contract between the state and its citizens. • Institutional Decline: He has highlighted a decline in confidence in government institutions due to stagnant economic growth, deteriorating public services over the last two decades, and the squandering of economic opportunities by political officeholders. • Public Integrity: Kasera emphasises the need for public honesty and integrity to create robust social protection, pointing out that mismanagement of public resources often occurs without repercussions. • Basic Income Grant (BIG): He advocates for social assistance, such as a basic income grant, suggesting that even if some misuse it, others will use it to "create industry" and elevate human dignity. Academic and Research Profile • Research Focus: His work often explores social justice from a theological and ethical perspective, particularly in post-apartheid Namibia. • Key Publications: o Book: Towards a Contextualized Conceptualization of Social Justice for Post-Apartheid Namibia (2024), where he evaluates how vestiges of apartheid continue to create socioeconomic inequities. o Journal Article: "Social Justice as Praxis: A Socio-Religious and Ethical Analysis" in the Namibian Journal of Social Justice (2022). o Paper: "COVID-19 and Inequalities: The Changing Landscape of Inequality and Poverty in Namibia," which uses the capabilities approach to analyse poverty origins. Contextual Impact His 2023 public dialogue, hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation Namibia, sparked significant debate regarding whether Namibia's social contract is indeed being undermined. His work continues to influence discussions on redressing material and immaterial deprivation in Southern Africa.