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Update on the draft Government of the Republic of Namibia – Civil Society Partnership and Engagement (GRN-CSPE) Policy

GRN-CSPE Update on the draft GRN-CSPE Policy

BY: ESTER /NANUS & CHRISTINE LEISER, 30 September 2024 | Between 2022 and April 2024, the Civic Organisations Partnerships Policy (GRN-COPP) underwent a comprehensive review involving stakeholder consultations. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) expressed strong opposition to the voluntary registration requirement with the government, perceiving it as a threat to their autonomy—a concern reminiscent of the findings from the 2005 GRN-CSO Policy Review.

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Participatory Budgeting Training Held in Windhoek by the EPDN with Civil Society Umbrella Organisations

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Last week, from 3 to 5 July 2024, the Enhancing Participatory Democracy Partnership Programme (EPDN)* conducted a three-day training on participatory budgeting at Thuringer Hof in Windhoek. The training brought together representatives from civil society umbrella organisations, aiming to enhance their capacity to engage in Namibia's national budget process.

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Invitation to online Participation in the Validation workshop of the draft GRN-CSO Partnership and Engagement Policy 29th-30th May 2024

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Message from FROM EPDN team regarding an Invitation to online Participation in the Validation workshop of the draft GRN-CSO Partnership and Engagement Policy  29th-30th May 2024

On the 29th-30th May 2024, the National Planning Commission (NPC) will be hosting a two-day workshop. This workshop is dedicated to the validation of the draft GRN-CSO Partnership and Engagement Policy 

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EPDN - Outcome of the Government of the Republic of Namibia - Civic Organisations Partnership Policy (GRN-COPP) Review

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The outcome of the Government of the Republic of Namibia - Civic Organisations Partnership Policy (GRN-COPP) review is now available - in the form of a report. 

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