Diskussion
Voters Education NBC Radio Programme
Namibian Voters Sensitisation and Awareness
Voters sensitisation and awareness is a crucial component in preparation of the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections slated for November 2024. As part of its contribution to democracy and electoral process, KAS is supporting the voter education discussion programme on NBC Radio. We urge the public to tune in every Tuesday, 10:00 -11:00 and participate.
Diskussion
Roundtable on current socioeconomic situation in Angola
Informal Sector, Labor market and developmental economic implication in Angola
Dies ist das 2. Experten-Diskusionsforum aus der Reihe Wirtschaft und Soziales, die die KAS Namibia-Angola nach dem Erfolg der ersten Runde mit dem Partner der Universität Lusiada/Angola in diesem Jahr veranstaltet. Die Themen, die von verschiedenen Experten vorgestellt und mit dem akademischen und politischen Forum diskutiert werden, befassen sich mit dem aktuellen Herausforderungen des Arbeitsmarktes, insbesondere mit den Auswirkungen des informellen Sektors auf das Wachstum und die sozioökonomische Entwicklung in Angola. Ferner geben Präsentationen einen Einblick in die Diskussion um Lohndebatten und Mindestlohn im öffentlichen Sektor, die in der Vergangenheit mit mehreren Streikwellen und Protesten einhergingen.
Workshop
ECSO Project Third Module Training on “Youth Engagement and Empowerment”
Erongo region
The ECSO project hosted the 2nd training on Youth Engagement and Empowerment with 24 participants form CSOs, Traditional Authorities and Media on selected topics regarding youth in Namibia. The training was able to capacitate participants to effectively engage youth during their work within the Erongo region. The ECSO project is co-funded by KAS and the European Union and implemented in collaboration with Womens' Action for Development.
Event
30th Anniversary of the Women's Action for Development
Celebration
Since 1994, KAS has supported the Women's Action for Development, to continue advocating for the rights of women and empowering communities across Namibia. We are proud to announce the celebration of WAD's 30th Anniversary and wish our organisational partners all the best going forward. May WAD continue to uplift society at large through capacity building initiatives for the sake of promoting democratic development.
Workshop
ECSO Project Third Module Training on “Youth Engagement and Empowerment”
Kunene Region
The ECSO project will be hosting the third module training on the topic “Youth Engagement and Empowerment” with selected CSOs, traditional authorities and Media personnel in Outjo, Kunene region in the week of 14 to 18 October 2024. With the support of the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, as well as the joint implementation with Women’s Action for Development, the goal is to improve the participants' engagement with youth to promote the upliftment and empowerment of the youth in the region.
Workshop
Workshop Lobito Corridor
Understanding the Lobito Corridor: Potentials and Challenges for the Region Southern Africa
In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Instituto Superior Politécnico Lusíada de Bengula veranstaltet die KAS Namibia-Angola einen ersten Workshop, um das Projekt Lobito-Korridors näher zu erfahren. Eingeladene Interessensvertreter des Hafens von Lobito, der Lobito Atlantic Railway, Vertreter der Gemeinde Lobito und des Privatsektors sowie Wissenschaftler werden wertvolle Erkenntnisse über dieses bedeutende Megaprojekt austauschen. Der Lobito Korridor soll den Transport von Rohstoffen vorrangig Kupfer aus den Bodenschatzreichen Regionen der Demokratischen Republik Kongo über Sambia zum Hafen von Angola ausbauen. Gleichzeitig mit dem Ausbau der Eisenbahn auch den Handel entfachen und die Mobilität von Personen beschleunigen.
Diskussion
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - IIKaras
The ECSO project team will host the second round of information sessions with the selected CSOs participating in IIKaras region on 24 September in Keetmanshoop. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 25 September the ECSO project team will then proceed with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project with the aim to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve their common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, in association with Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and their impact in their communities.
Fachkonferenz
Annual Magistrates' Conference
Fostering a Unified Magistracy
The Magistrate Commission in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Magistrate in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) are hosting the Annual Magistrates' Conference in Swakopmund in a continued effort to improve service delivery in the judicial sector and ensure the efficient and effective administration of Justice within the country. It is against this backdrop that the Annual Magistrates Conference serves as an annual platform where amendments of acts, policies, and regulations are canvased, challenges in the regions are shared, and strategies are formulated to deal with the ever-increasing court roll. The platform further serves to bring Magistrates from across Namibia together to share best practices and strengthen their capacity with the support of topical experts.
Diskussion
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - Erongo
The ECSO project team will be hosting the second round of information sessions with selected CSOs participating in the Erongo region on 17 September in Swakopmund. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 18 September the ECSO project team will then proceed with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project with the aim to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve their common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in association with Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and their impact in their communities.
Diskussion
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - Kunene
The ECSO project team will be hosting the second round of information sessions with selected CSOs in Outjo, Kunene region on 10 September. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 11 September the ECSO project team will be commence with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project. The aim is to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in support by Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and impact in their communities.
Fachkonferenz
Annual International Banking Competition and Corporate Law (BCCL) Conference
In partnership mit KAS Namibia-Angola, North-West University and University of Namibia (UNAM)
Die KAS veranstaltet zusammen mit der North-West University und der University of Namibia die jährliche internationale Konferenz zum Bank- und Unternehmensrecht (BCCL). Die Konferenz bringt Akademiker aus der gesamten SADC-Region zusammen. Die Themen beziehen sich auf verschiedene Aspekte des Wettbewerbs- und Unternehmens-, Finanz- und Bankenrechts sowie Finanzkriminalität und Herausforderungen des Bankwesens.
Symposium
National Students' Research Symposium
“Unveiling Tomorrow’s Discoveries Through Inclusive Research and Innovation”
Das NSRS findet vom 21. bis 22. August 2024 am NIPAM in Windhoek statt. Mit mehr als 150 eingeladenen Teilnehmern soll das Symposium eine Plattform für Studenten und Doktoranden in Namibia bieten, um einen Beitrag zu thematischen Forschungsbereichen wie Gesundheit, Energie und Bergbau, Landwirtschaft und Ernährungssicherheit, Umwelt, Wasser und Sanitärversorgung, Biotechnologie, Human- und Sozialwissenschaften sowie Digitaltechnik zu leisten: Gesundheit; Energie und Bergbau; Landwirtschaft und Ernährungssicherheit; Umwelt, Wasser und Hygiene; Biotechnologie; Human- und Sozialwissenschaften; digitale Technologien; indigenes Wissen; Weltraumwissenschaften; Wissenschaft und Technologie; Ingenieurwesen. In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ministerium für Hochschulbildung, Technologie und Innovation, der KAS, der University of Namibia (UNAM), der Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) umfasst das Programm des Symposiums Podiumsdiskussionen, Vorträge, Präsentationen und Ausstellungen. Weitere wichtige Akteure des Symposiums SASSCAL, NCRST, IUM, NTA und NAMCOL.
