African Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated annually on 11 July. The theme this year is “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption".
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Recent news around Civil Society Organisations in Namibia
Dear colleagues, on 16 July, the Office of the Auditor-General will be hosting an information session for civil society organisations (CSOs) focusing on understanding their role and mandate. During the session, they will outline their role, mandate and work. They will also seek guidance on identifying CSOs with a strategic interest in their work, for future collaboration.
UPDATE: Cancellation of Stakeholders Consultation on the Draft Amendments to Public Procurement Regulations and the Framework Agreement and Pooled Procurement Regulation
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.
Dear civil society activist,
On behalf of the IPPR and CIVIC +264, we would like to invite you to a budget consultation meeting with the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises to take place on the afternoon of Monday 15 July. Please find further details in the attached invitation letter.
Dear Civil Society Colleagues in Walvis Bay & Swakopmund,
Kindly take note of the below invitation and programme for our next Stakeholder Session in Walvis Bay, Erongo Region. We would greatly appreciate your response and participation.
DATE: Tuesday, 11 June 2024
TIME: 08h30 to 13:00
VENUE: Boardroom, PKF Financial Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd, 128 6th Street, Walvis Bay
Join the IPPR on Wednesday, 29 May at 10:00 at the House of Democracy for the launch of their latest Procurement Tracker Bulletin on Data Deficits undermine governance & oversights. RSVP to info@ippr.org.na
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
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has extended an invitation to civil society organisations (CSOs) to a stakeholder consultation on the draft Public Finance Management (PFM) Bill on 26 April 2024. The Ministry has also requested written comments by 31 March on the draft PFM Bill which is aimed at replacing the State Finance Act, 1991 (Act No. 31 of 1991).
The National Planning Commission (NPC) embarks on the regional and constituency consultations of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP) under the theme "Fostering Recovery, Inclusiveness, and Resilience for Quality and Sustainable Development."