IPPR

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

IPPR calls for action on Whistleblower Protection Act

On 11 July 2024, as the world observes 'African Anti-Corruption Day' under the theme “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption,” the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on the government to urgently implement the 2017 Whistleblower Protection Act. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of IPPR, stressed the need for establishing the Whistleblower Protection Office without delay. Hopwood highlighted recent Afrobarometer findings indicating […]

11 July, 2024 56

Namibia

Civil Society submits rights report to the United Nations

Civil society organisations have submitted a report on Namibia’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the UN Human Rights Committee. The report, compiled in collaboration with the Centre for Civil and Political Rights, was submitted after a consultative workshop in December 2023. The submission, according to Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research Frederico Links, shows a concerted effort to address human rights […]

26 March, 2024 81

Namibia

Institute for Public Policy Research Releases Budget Review, Highlights Economic Progress

The Institute for Public Policy Research has published its budget review, offering insights into key aspects of the current economic landscape and government spending. In its assessment, the IPPR recognized a resurgence in steady economic growth, accompanied by an increase in income levels. Executive Director Graham Hopwood shares further insights.

19 March, 2024 41

Namibia

IPPR’s Graham Hopwood weighs in on Mines and Energy Minister’s Denial of Corruption Allegations Regarding Petroleum Licenses

Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo dismissed allegations of corruptly awarding petroleum licenses in the oil and gas sector to a friend during a parliamentary session on Tuesday. The accusations surfaced following a question posed by Henny Seibeb, a Member of Parliament representing the Landless People's Movement, regarding corruption. Alweendo acknowledged similar accusations circulating on social media platforms. Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, provides […]

13 March, 2024 68

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Oshiwambo

O IPPR ya pititha olopota yotango yinasha niilanduli yuuthemba womuntu sha landula oshikumungu sho Fishrot

Oshiputudhilo sho Institute for Public Policy Research oya pititha olopota yinasha niilanduli yuuthemba womuntu moshikumungu sho Fishrot. Omupekapeki mopololeka ndjoka Ester Mbathera ota fatulula paufupi kombinga yopolopota ndjoka ya tameke mu September omumvo gwa piti. Olopota otayi adhika ko - https://ippr.org.na/publication/human-rights-impacts-of-the-fishrot-scandal/

7 March, 2024 57 4 7

Business / Economics

Civil Society weighs in on 2024/25 national budget anticipation

Following a meeting last year between the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ipumbu Shiimi and Civil Society organisations about the 2024/25 Budget, we asked the Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, Graham Hopwood about his expectations.

28 February, 2024 21

Namibia

Civil society sets out priorities for 2024/25 budget

On 14 August 2023 civil society organisations held a consultation meeting with the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, and the Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Hon. Obeth Kandjoze, regarding priorities for national budget. The consultation was held ahead of the 2023 mid-year budget and intended to inform the 2024-25 budget process. The meeting was organised by the Civil Society Information Centre (CIVIC +264) and the […]

28 February, 2024 29

Namibia

IPPR calls for youth involvement in 2024 election

The Institute for Public Policy Research has warned that unless young people can be persuaded to take an interest in local politics, the country is likely to see a low election turnout. Here’s IPPR executive director Graham Hopwood with more.

19 February, 2024 41