Dear land rights activists, CSOs, traditional authorities, academics & concerned citizens: Join the Civil Society Working Group on Land Reform (CSO-WGLR) this Friday, 7 November 2025 | 08:30–10:30 for a critical virtual discussion on the Land Bill now before Parliament. 🗣️ Why now? The Land Bill — over a decade in the making — is being rushed through Parliament before the elections. Civil society is calling for deeper public engagement via the relevant Standing Committee. 📌 Agenda: Advocacy update & next stepsConsolidating civil society inputsFuture of CSO-WGLRUrban land issues 📨 To join the meeting, please RSVP via SMS or WhatsApp to: Yolande: 081 680 3210 Josephine: 081 447 1410 Claudina: 081 488 5639 📄 For background, see the CSO appeal to...
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📣 Have Your Say: Help Strengthen Public Accountability The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has launched its External Stakeholder Survey — a crucial tool to measure how effectively it’s fulfilling its public audit mandate. CSOs and their teams are invited to take part. 🗓️ Deadline: 14 November 2025 📌 Why it matters: Your feedback helps improve transparency, audit effectiveness, and public understanding of the OAG’s role. 👉 If you work for a CSO or NGO, please complete the survey here (choose Professional Industry Experts Satisfaction Survey): 🔗 https://forms.gle/H5N5bWeN4tdkJt7x6 👥 You can also share this link with others in your community as citizens: 🔗 https://forms.gle/AnP5bjLeu4CUK8777 Let’s ensure civil society’s voice is heard in shaping public oversight systems. #PublicAccountability #CivicParticipation #OAGSurveyNamibia #CSOVoice
- Simply click on this link to join in-person or via ZOOM The Commonwealth Secretariat, through its Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda for Trade and Investment (CCA), is rolling out a flagship initiative: National Agricultural Data Infrastructure (NAgDI). This initiative aims to help member states build interoperable, national shared spaces for agricultural data, not to replace existing databases, but to integrate them in ways that strengthen utility, transparency, and national ownership. A policy guide for NAgDI was launched in 2025, developed in collaboration with experts and member countries. It was validated via a global webinar attended by over 60 specialists, providing normative direction for how countries can design their agricultural DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) systems. What is happening on 23 October 2025 (Launch Event...
On 11 October 2025, Namibia will celebrate Arbor Day alongside the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme “Forests and Food.” The celebration will take place at Michelle McLean Primary School, Otjomuise 3, bringing together learners, schools, youth clubs, community groups, government, UN partners, and the private sector. Participants will walk, run, and cycle the Otjomuise green corridor to highlight the role of trees in sustaining biodiversity, strengthening food security, and building climate-resilient communities. Event highlights: Cycle (20 km): starts 06:00Run (10 km): starts 06:30Walk (5 km): starts 07:00Main Ceremony: 08:30–13:00 This year’s theme emphasizes how forests support food systems, reminding us that planting and protecting trees is central to urban greening, environmental education, and sustainable development. Arbor Day...
Are you a young person passionate about climate change and making a difference in your community? Here is your chance! The Youth Climate Change Conference 2025 will bring together inspiring young people from across Namibia to share ideas, learn, and take action toward building climate-resilient communities. This two-day event will take place in Ondangwa, Namibia from 4–5 November 2025, and will provide a platform for youth voices to shape the future of climate action in our country. What’s in it for you? Fully funded opportunity: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for all selected participants.Networking: Connect with peers, experts, and organisations committed to climate justice.Skills building: Learn strategies for advocacy, community mobilisation, and sustainable innovation. Eligibility Must be between 18–35...
The Commonwealth Foundation has launched its 2025–26 annual grants call, presenting an important funding opportunity for civil society organisations across the Commonwealth, including Namibia. Below are the key details that local CSOs should consider: What the Grants Support Strengthening civic voice and participationInnovative approaches to governance and accountabilityProjects that strengthen networks and civil society coalitionsCapacity building, dialogues, and small-scale pilot programmes Who Can Apply Registered, legally constituted CSOs from Commonwealth countriesOrganisations with experience or partnerships in policy, governance, advocacy, or community mobilisationProjects must be local or regional with demonstrable potential for scalability and impact Grant Size & Duration Grants typically range from USD 15,000 to USD 50,000 (or equivalent in local currency)Projects usually run 12 to 24 monthsCo-funding or matching funding...
Upcoming Event: State of the Namibian Economy - Presentation by Economist Robin Sherbourne We are pleased to invite you to this highly-anticipated presentation. The Institute for Public Policy Research in partnership with the Economic Association of Namibia and the Hans Seidel Foundation, are pleased to present Robin Sherbourne, renowned Namibian economist and author of the Guide to the Namibian Economy, in a talk on the State of the Namibian Economy. About Robin Sherbourne Robin Sherbourne has spent over three decades advancing economic understanding in Namibia. He began his journey as the first ODI Fellow in Namibia in 1991, serving as a researcher at the Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit and as an economic advisor in the National Planning Commission. Later,...
Dear Stakeholders,
Regain Trust, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and HISA, is pleased to invite you to the Male Engagement Dialogue as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, November 25, 2024
- Time: 16:30 - 18:40
- Venue: HISA, Okuryangava, Windhoek
Dear colleagues, following the stakeholder engagement session with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) yesterday, we’d like to share some key information about the elections. It is encouraged to pass this along in your networks.
You Are Invited!
The National Planning Commission [NPC] warmly invites you to the 2024 Development Partners Forum. This year’s forum will foster dialogue and collaboration toward an integrated strategy to address critical development challenges.
Date: 5-6 December 2024
Venue: TBC (In-person and online attendance options available)
Theme: Integrated Approach to End Poverty and Hunger
