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 […] today13 March, 2024
insert_link 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/ today7 March, 2024
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. today28 February, 2024
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 […] today28 February, 2024
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. today19 February, 2024
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 […] today19 February, 2024
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. today16 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba to Inaugurate Ninth Session of the Seventh Parliament in 2024 This afternoon, President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba will officially open the ninth session of the Seventh Parliament. The session is set to address a range of significant Bills, prompting us to seek the perspective of Graham Hopwood, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research, on the upcoming legislative agenda. today6 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia holds steady at 59 on corruption index Over two-thirds of countries have scored below 50 out of 100 on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, indicating serious corruption problems. And Namibia maintaining its ranking of 59 and a score of 49, we contacted Institute for Public Policy Research Associate Frederico Links for comment. today1 February, 2024
