Namibia Joins EU-OACPS Partnership with Signature of Samoa Agreement

Namibia Joins EU-OACPS Partnership with Signature of Samoa Agreement

Namibia has officially joined the New Partnership Agreement (NPA) between the European Union (EU) and the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering collaboration on shared priorities. In a ceremony held in Brussels on December 18, 2023, Namibia's representative signed the Samoa Agreement, succeeding the Cotonou Agreement that spanned from 2000 to 2023. The Samoa Agreement is recognized […]

December 20, 2023 9

Namibia

EU and UNFPA unite to combat GBV in Namibia

The European Union (EU) delegation in Namibia on Wednesday signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The EU contributed N.dollars 28 million towards a national campaign aimed at fostering gender equality and combating gender-based violence (GBV) in Namibia. EU Ambassador to Namibia, Beatriz Martins, signed the agreement with UNFPA assistant representative Loide Amkongo. Martins noted that the agreement themed ‘Gender Equality/Combating Gender-Based Violence’ is a collaborative […]

November 30, 2023 7

Namibia

Closing Event Marks Success of ‘Museum Outreach Programme’ in Namibia

The culmination of the 'Museum Outreach Programme,' a joint initiative by the Goethe-Institut and the University of Namibia, was celebrated at the closing event held on November 17, 2023. The project, spanning 46 months, received funding from the European Union with EUR 200,000 (approximately 4 million Namibian Dollars) and the Goethe-Institut with EUR 64,000 (approximately 1.3 million Namibian Dollars). The overarching goal of the initiative was to fortify civil society […]

November 21, 2023 8