insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 26, 2024 67
insert_link 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. todayMarch 19, 2024 35
insert_link 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 […] todayMarch 13, 2024 54
insert_link 7 4 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/ todayMarch 7, 2024 48 4 7
insert_link 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. todayFebruary 28, 2024 17
insert_link 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 […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 25
insert_link 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. todayFebruary 19, 2024 34
insert_link Namibia Empowering Namibian Youth: SEE Namibia’s Call for Voter Education By Dilia Mazula In a bid to address the concerning trend of voter apathy among Namibian youth, Social Enabled Education Namibia (SEE Namibia), a youth-led organization, supported by the US Embassy in Namibia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive education on the democratic process. Commenting on the issue, during an interview with Future Media News, Joseph Ndondi, Executive Director of SEE Namibia, emphasized the critical role of voter and […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 79
insert_link Namibia Institute for Public Policy Research Warns Low Election Turnout Looms Unless Namibian Youth Engage in Politics The Institute for Public Policy Research cautions that Namibia may experience low election turnout unless young people are encouraged to take an interest in politics. IPPR's executive director, Graham Hopwood, highlighted the potential strong influence of young voters on this year's election outcome but notes a current perception that many do not view voting as significant. Affirmative Repositioning's Job Amupanda wieghs in. todayFebruary 16, 2024 58