graham hopwood

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 […]

18 February, 2025 16

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.

12 February, 2025 46

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 […]

8 January, 2025 39

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 […]

2 December, 2024 8

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.

28 October, 2024 31

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 […]

9 October, 2024 26

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.

23 August, 2024 61

Namibia

Institute for Public Policy Research Launches Green Hydrogen Monitor for Namibia’s Sustainable Energy Plans

The Institute for Public Policy Research launched its Green Hydrogen Monitor, a new publication focusing on financing, environmental considerations, economic viability, and social impacts related to Namibia's green hydrogen initiatives. Graham Hopwood- IPPR Executive Director.

21 June, 2024 76

Namibia

Graham Hopwood Shares Key Insights on Namibia’s Open Budget Survey Report

Graham Hopwood, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, provided illuminating insights during the Hilton release event for the Open Budget Survey Report on Namibia.

10 June, 2024 53