Section B: Case Study
(50 Marks)
Question 2
Article Title: Qatar Energy signs MoU with Namibia to enhance energy co-operation
Newera Era
Staff Writer, Maibapa Ndjavera
April 18, 2023
Qatar Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mines
and Energy of Namibia to strengthen co-operation in the energy sector. The agreement was
signed by HE tl1e Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi, also the
President and CEO ofQatarEnergy, and Torn Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy,
Namibia, at the signing ceremony held at Qatar Energy's headquarters in Doha.
The MoU paves the way for continued co-operation and covers key areas such as lrnowledge
sharing, workforce development and exploring further investment opportunities in Namibia.
In his remarks at the signing ceremony, HE al-Kaabi said: "We are pleased to further enhance
our co-operation with the government of Namibia and build on our recent successes. This
agreement fi.1rtherstrengthens our relationship as we work jointly towards a prosperous
future."QatarEnergy recently announced a light oil discovery in the Jonker-IX well in the
Orange Basin, offshore southern Namibia, adding to the previous two separate oil and
associated gas discoveries in the same basin in 2022.
QatarEnergy holds interests in three exploration licences offshore Namibia, PEL-39 (45%),
PEL-56 (30%) and PEL-91 (28.33%), covering a total area of over 28,000 km2•
2.1 Critically analyse some talent development benefits that Namibia will achieve should Qatar Energy
decide to operate in Namibia following the signing of the agreement?
(15)
2.2 Emerging markets have for some time been recognized as the primary engine for future economic
growths. Analyse the talent management challenges that are common to most Multinational
Corporation operating in emerging markets?
(15)
2.3 Discuss the concept of employee value proposition ad how it can serve as a tool for Qatar Energy
towards the attract and retain expatriates in Namibia?
(10).
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