WBCG

Gerson Karaerua leads WBCG’s Logistics Hub, Projects and Funding portfolio, playing a central role in advancing Namibia’s positioning as a regional logistics gateway and trade facilitation hub. He is responsible for coordinating strategic logistics hub initiatives, overseeing project development and implementation, and mobilising funding to support corridor infrastructure, trade facilitation programmes, and institutional capacity-building across the Walvis Bay Corridors.

In his role, Gerson works closely with government ministries, state-owned enterprises, development finance institutions, international cooperating partners, and private-sector stakeholders to conceptualise, structure, and deliver projects that enhance corridor efficiency and competitiveness. His portfolio includes project planning, feasibility development, stakeholder coordination, and alignment of logistics hub initiatives with national development priorities, regional integration frameworks, and continental trade objectives.

Gerson plays a key role in identifying and securing funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral partners, ensuring that WBCG’s programmes are sustainably financed and strategically aligned with donor priorities. He supports the development of bankable projects and funding proposals, strengthens partnerships with development agencies, and contributes to long-term financial sustainability through innovative project and funding models.

Through his leadership, the Logistics Hub and Projects function contributes to improved infrastructure planning, enhanced trade facilitation, and increased investment confidence along the Walvis Bay Corridors. Gerson’s work supports WBCG’s mandate to promote seamless, efficient, and competitive logistics solutions that connect Namibia to regional and global markets.