The partnership between Windhoek and Berlin was a celebration of the rich cultural diversity, shared history, and collective aspirations of the two cities. By showcasing the diversity of both communities and encouraging active participation, the initiative left a lasting impact on the citizens of both cities. Activities included: “Shared Identity” Visual Identity & Public Engagement…
POLITICAL PARTY CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME (PPCBP) Political parties are essential building blocks of a democratic political system. Without political parties, democracy cannot function. They give voters a selection of represantatives and policies to choose from. In Namibia, the choice between political parties during elections is a relatively wide range with 16 political parties contesting. In order…
The Zero Tolerance for Corruption Campaign (ZTFCC), which commenced in 2004, intends to build a strategic public-private coalition of public and private actors to combat corruption and promote public awareness of corruption at the national, regional and local levels. The Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) leads and directs this effort, in collaboration with, notably, the…
Through the Civic Education Programme (CEP) the NID designs and develops civic education and training programmes based on principles of multi-party democracy as enshrined in the Namibian constitution. In order to ensure optimal access by Namibians to these programmes, the CEP is implemented on two often interrelated levels: national mass media information programmes and personal…
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has serious implications for governance and democracy. A sustainable democracy needs strong democratic institutions and an active citizenry able to participate productively in political, economic and social processes. HIV/AIDS weakens democracy by depleting the skill-base in such institutions, which undermines their capacity to operate efficiently. The pandemic also weakens the ability of…
Strengthening Democracy At Sub-National Levels Many Namibians are aware of the importance of local and regional levels of governance. Local Authorities and Regional Councils represent community needs and play an important role in improving the lives of citizens at individual, family and community levels. Therefore, it is crucial to consistently engage your Development Committees and…
