Institute for Public Policy Research

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 53

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 48

Namibia

Dianne Hubbard Discusses Key LGBT+ Rights Cases in Namibia

Dianne Hubbard, a consultant at the Institute for Public Policy Research, recently spoke about the significant legal developments impacting gender and LGBT+ rights in Namibia. She highlighted two pivotal court rulings that challenge laws criminalizing same-sex relations and those preventing the recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. These cases represent a crucial moment for LGBT+ rights in the country.

16 December, 2024 48

Namibia

Integrity Namibia Regional Conference To Kick Off in Rundu under IPPR

The Institute for Public Policy Research is hosting the 4th Integrity Namibia Regional Conference in Rundu this week, focusing on key issues like governance, corruption, and the Access to Information Act. The event will be livestreamed on Integrity Namibia’s Facebook page and aligns with the upcoming International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th. The conference aims to bring together civil society, youth, and other stakeholders to combat corruption in the country.

2 December, 2024 24

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 41

Local

Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities

25 October 2024 Civil society organisations (CSOs) believe the national budget is a powerful tool that can be used more effectively to address systemic poverty, improve living conditions, and promote social equity in Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) today released a new briefing paper, entitled Civil Society & The Budget: Perspectives on Priorities. The paper is being published ahead of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review to be […]

28 October, 2024 10

Namibia

Namibians Face Lower Incomes in Election Year Compared to 2015

For the first time, Namibians are experiencing lower average incomes in an election year compared to 2015, according to economist Robin Sherbourne. Speaking at the Institute for Public Policy Research’s annual state of the economy event, Sherbourne highlighted that gross domestic product per capita fell from judt over 64 thousand in 2015 to N$50,079 in 2023. Sherbourne suggested that the economic downturn could influence voter sentiment in the upcoming elections. […]

30 August, 2024 12

Namibia

Institute for Public Policy Research Urges Independence for Public Procurement Unit to Boost Oversight

The Institute for Public Policy Research recommends the Public Procurement Unit be independent from the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises to improve regulatory oversight. The current structure, where the PPU director reports to the Ministry's executive director, creates a conflict of interest. IPPR suggests elevating the PPU's status to enhance accountability and transparency. Only 32% of public entities have submitted their procurement plans for the 2024/25 financial year, highlighting […]

26 July, 2024 20

Africa

Week in Review: Namibia’s Green Hydrogen deal, Soth Africa’s unemployment crisis, and More

https://youtu.be/2avUM787GnY Top Stories: Namibia's Green Hydrogen Deal: President Nangolo Mbumba led Namibia’s participation at the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit in the Netherlands, securing green hydrogen supply agreements with the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Government Election Spending: The Institute for Public Policy Research's Quarterly Economic Review examines government spending on elections since independence. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood provides insights. Pending Allowances: Despite National Assembly approval, increased allowances for pensioners […]

17 May, 2024 25