graham hopwood

15 Results / Page 1 of 2

insert_link

Oshiwambo

Namibia oteshi enditha nawa moku kondjitha okwaaha longa nuuyuki-ACC

Omukuluntu gokomisi yoku kondjitha okwaahalonga nuuyuki Paulus Noa okwati oshilongo inashi taalela we oondjele dhili pombanda dhokwaahalonga nuuyuki. Shika osha landula sho Namibia a kalekepo onkatu ye noshitsa she mo Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index yongaashingeyi. Namibia okwa mono iitsa 49 yomiitsa 100,eli ponomola onti 59th mokati kiilongo 180. Noa tati Namibia okuli pevi shi vulithe iilongo mbyoka yina omaliko omanene ngele tashiya koshimetitho shokwaahalonga nuuyuki,ta gwedhako kutya nonando okwaahalonga […]

today18 February, 2025

insert_link

Namibia

No Change in Namibia’s Corruption Score

Namibia's corruption ranking remains the same as last year. Graham Hopwood from the Institute for Public Policy Research links this to the Fishrot case dragging on, lack of fishing industry reforms, and failure to amend laws like the Marine Resources Act.  

today12 February, 2025

insert_link

Nam Elections 2024

ECN Rejects IPC Court Bid as Lacking Evidence

  The Electoral Commission has dismissed the Independent Patriots for Change's court application, calling it "vague and embarrassing." ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua argues the case lacks the evidence required to overturn an election under section 115 of the Electoral Act. Meanwhile, the IPC seeks to nullify the entire elections, with LPM pushing to validate only votes from 27 November. Offering comment is Graham Hopwood: he is the Executive Director at […]

today8 January, 2025

insert_link

Local

4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference Rundu, 3 December 2024

  The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), through its Integrity Namibia project, is organising a regional anti-corruption conference in Rundu, Kavango East region, on 3 December 2024. The conference will take place at the Kavango River Lodge from 08h30 to 16h30. The IPPR’s Integrity Namibia project aims to build a national network of non-state actors that are committed to tackling corruption in Namibia. The project features a mobilisation campaign […]

today2 December, 2024

insert_link

Namibia

IPPR Highlights Key Issues Ahead of Mid-Year Budget Review

Graham Hopwood, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, spoke about the organization's years-long consultations with the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. In preparation for the upcoming mid-year budget review set for today, the IPPR has gathered insights and proposals from various civil society groups to emphasize critical issues that need to be addressed by the Minister and his team.  

today28 October, 2024

insert_link

Namibia

IPPR Advocates for Transparency in Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Sector

The local renewable energy sector, especially in green hydrogen, should utilize the current anti-corruption frameworks established within the extractive industry, as stated by the Institute for Public Policy Research. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood highlighted the significance of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, which was launched in 2003. The EITI seeks to address challenges related to poor governance and rampant corruption by enhancing transparency in the oil, gas, and mining […]

today9 October, 2024

insert_link

Business / Economics

Panel Discusses Transparency and Resource Management at Oil and Gas Conference

At the Oil and Gas Conference, a panel emphasized the need for balancing transparency with natural resource management. They highlighted establishing governance structures, ensuring information access, and engaging stakeholders. The discussion also focused on conflict resolution, adaptive management, international standards, environmental sustainability, and the importance of public awareness and education. Graham Hopwood: Executive Director at the Institute for Public Policy Research.  

today23 August, 2024