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EPDN - Outcome of the GRN-COPP Review

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. 

Fireside Chat, the Colonial Past in Today's Namibia

Join the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) on 22 June 2023 for a Fireside Chat on the Colonial Past in Today's Namibia.

INVITATION: Launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) Process

The National Planning Commission (NPC) is commencing the formulation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP 6) following the completion of NDP5 in March 2022. The NPC has received approval from the Cabinet to prioritize the implementation of the Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPPIl) and Extended NDP5 for the period 2022/2023 - 2024/2025, with HPPII serving as the Development Framework.

LAC Press Release on President Hage Geingob warning locals

On 31 May 2023, the Legal Assistance Centre Namibia (LAC) issued a press release expressing deep concern over the statement by President Hage Geingob in The Namibian of 29 May 2023 warning locals not to interfere in the green hydrogen project being developed in Tsau//Khaeb National Park.

Information Sharing & Networking Session in Windhoek, KHOMAS Region

On 31 May 2023, the Civil Society Information Centre Namibia (CIVIC +264) hosted an information sharing and networking session for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Windhoek with the support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF). The event aimed to provide an opportunity for local CSOs to interact and for CIVIC +264 to share information on the latest developments impacting CSOs at a national level. The event also served as an opportunity to introduce CIVIC +264 and its new coordinator, Mrs Melanie Markus, who takes over from Ms Carola Engelbrecht. 

APRM Request for EoI for Consultant to Develop NGR for Namibia

The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is requesting expressions of interest (EoI) for an individual consultant to support the development of the National Governance Report (NGR) of the Republic of Namibia. Bid closes on 16 May 2023 at 11.00 SAST.

Universal Health Coverage in Namibia

Join the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) on Thursday, 27 April 2023, at the House of Democracy, Windhoek, for the launch of their study on Universal Health Coverage in Namibia: Using PPP Synergies for Equitable Health Outcomes. 

Namibia's Green Hydrogen Opportunity

On Wednesday, 5 April 2023, Namibian civil society representatives engaged the Special Envoy for German- Namibian climate & energy relations, Mr Rainer Baake, and the Namibian Presidential Economic Advisor, Mr James Mnyupe on Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Opportunity.

Extractive Industry & Displacement of Communities: Tsumeb Experience

Join the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) on Tuesday, 4 April 2023, at the House of Democracy for the launch of their publication on “The Extractive Industry and displacement of communities: THE TSUMEB EXPERIENCE” - a research report by the Land Environment and Development project. 

SDFN & NHAG Annual Report 2021/2022

To date, the Nambia Housing Action Group (NHAG)’s contributions have resulted in many accomplishments, tangible and intangible. Until June 2022, the Shack Dwellers Federation with the technical support of NHAG and funding through the Twahangana fund, have built a total of 7,244 houses for poor and low-income people in Namibia.