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Graduation Ceremony
ECSO Project
On 28 March 2025 the ECSO project will be hosting a graduation ceremony for members of CSOs from the Erongo, Kunene and //Karas regions who have successfully completed and passed the first three modules of the project. Module 1: Operational and Administration Management, Module 2: Financial Literacy and Module 3: Youth Engagement and Empowerment. The ceremony serves as a celebration of the CSOs' achievements with around 55 representatives to receive their certificates. The event will be attended by the EU Delegation, ECSO project team, and the Mayor of Swakopmund His Worship Hon. Blasius !Goraseb.
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Kunene Region Monitoring and Mentoring Meetings
ECSO Project
From 07 to 09 April 2025 the ECSO project is conducting monitoring and mentoring sessions with selected CSOs from the Kunene region. The goal of these meetings is aimed at visiting each CSO individual to assess their adaption of trainings received for Modules 1 to 3. These are Module 1: Operational and Administration Management, Module 2: Financial Literacy and, Module 3: Youth Engagement and Empowerment. Furthermore, these visits also include mentoring sessions for any additional support the targeted CSOs may require.
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Press Release ECSO Graduation Ceremony
EU and KAS Empowers Youth, Women and Marginalised communities
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ECSO Project Request for Proposals
Translation of Youth Engagement and Empowerment pocket pamphlet from English to Afrikaans and Nama/Damara
The ECSO project seeks the services of an experienced and qualified expert to translate a pocket pamphlet to ensure that the information is accessible to Afrikaans and/or Nama-Damara speaking audiences, promoting awareness and understanding of issues related to gender, women’s rights, and gender-based violence. Suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) are hereby invited to submit proposals for this short-term consultancy of the ECSO Project. Terms of Reference available from charlemaine.husselmann@kas.de Closing date: 19 March 2025 @ 17h00
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Launch of the Parliament App
Digital Democracy in Action: Namibia’s Parliament Goes Digital. A user-friendly platform to decentralize parliamentary news and updates for all citizens.
Yesterday, 11th March 2025, a groundbreaking step was taken towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in Namibia’s legislative process. KAS joined the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia to witness the launch of the ICT Policy and Bill Tracking System in support by the European Union and the launch of the Parliament APP, in collaboration with KAS. The launch constituted part of the Parliament e-strategy which aims to enhance parliament efficiency. The Key Highlights: ✅ ICT Policy – Strengthening IT infrastructure & best practices. ✅ Bill Tracking System – Enhancing transparency & accessibility in the legislative process. ✅ Parliament App – A user-friendly platform to decentralize parliamentary news and updates for all citizens. 🎙️ Frederico Berna, EU Head of Cooperation, emphasized that digital engagement is the future of governance worldwide. The Speaker of Parliament Hon Prof. Peter Katjavivi highlighted how these tools will enhance efficiency and productivity in law-making as part of Namibia’s e-Parliament strategy. This is a bold step towards modernizing governance and bringing democracy closer to the people. Are you ready to engage with Parliament like never before? The app will be available for download soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
Workshop
//Karas Region Workshop “Women, Gender and Gender-based Violence”
ECSO Project
The ECSO project as part of its mandate to capacitate CSOs, women, youth and marginalised communities will host its final training on “Women, Gender and Gender-based” in //Karas Region from 3 to 7 March 2025 in Keetmanshoop with members from target groups 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The workshop will focus on capacitating participants on issues around gender, gender-based violence and reporting of violence as well as services available. The training which is supported by the European Union and KAS and co-implemented between KAS and Women’s Action for Development forms part of the initiative aimed at achieving a vibrant and inclusive democracy and addressing the challenges brought on by GBV.
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Erongo Region Workshop “Women, Gender and Gender-based Violence”
ECSO Project
The ECSO project as part of its mandate to capacitate CSOs, women, youth and marginalised communities will host it’s second training on “Women, Gender and Gender-based” in Erongo Region from 17 to 21 February 2025 in Swakopmund with members from target groups 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The workshop will focus on capacitating participants on issues around gender, gender-based violence and reporting of violence as well as services available. The training which is supported by the European Union and KAS and co-implemented between KAS and Women’s Action for Development forms part of the initiative aimed at achieving a vibrant and inclusive democracy and addressing the challenges brought on by GBV.
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Public Discussion: The Potential of Namibia’s Youth to Strengthen Democracy
In conjunction with Farewell & Networking Event honoring Mrs. Natalie Russmann, outgoing Resident Representative
In light of the recent commemoration of Constitution Day, KAS presents a public dialogue to address how the potential of youth in Namibia can be harnessed to enhance democratic structures in Namibia? Highlighting specifically participation in general elections and strengthening good governance. The event is hosted in conjunction with the farewell & networking session to honor the outgoing Resident Representative Mrs. Natalie Russmann.
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Kunene Region Workshop "Women, Gender and Gender-based Violence"
ECSO Project
The ECSO project as part of its mandate to capacitate CSOs, women, youth and marginalised communities will host it’s first training on “Women, Gender and Gender-based violence” in Kunene Region from 3 to 7 February 2025 in Outjo with members from target groups 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The workshop will focus on capacitating participants on issues around gender, gender-based violence and reporting of violence as well as services available. The training which is supported by the European Union and KAS and co-implemented between KAS and Women’s Action for Development forms part of an initiative aimed at achieving a vibrant and inclusive democracy and addressing the challenges brought on by GBV.
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E- Parliament Workshop
Parliament APP
During the week of 27th to 31st January 2025, KAS joined the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia IT department in finalizing the outstanding work on the ParliamentAPP. The APP aims to enhance Parliament access to the public.
Book presentation
Book Discussion - Namibia's Water-Energy-Food Nexus
National Development in Uncertain Times
We are delighted to engage the public on a follow up book discussion and short presentation for 2 hours together with co-authors Dr. Detlof von Oertzen and Dr. Martin Schneider, who will lead the discussion. Following the launch of the publication in April 2024, this event promises an engaging dialogue with the aim to create ongoing awareness and further strengthen collaborative efforts to address Namibia’s challenges in light of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. About the Book Our survival on Earth depends fundamentally on the availability of water, energy, and food. The interconnectedness of these elements, known as the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, underscores the importance of addressing these resources holistically. This is particularly critical as growing global populations and climate change place increasing demands on finite resources. Namibia, like many nations, faces significant challenges in managing water, energy, and food sustainably. The book introduces Namibia’s water, energy, and food sectors, explores their interrelationships, and examines how development prospects can be enhanced through a strengthened nexus approach.
