IPPR Namibia

Don't miss two important upcoming engagements for civil society organisations focusing on electoral law reform and human rights. These are key opportunities to share perspectives and contribute to ongoing discussions.
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19 June - questions welcome at [email protected]

During a constructive engagement with Minister Emma Theofelus and senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, civil society representatives discussed progress towards the implementation of Namibia’s Access to Information Act.

At the meeting this week civil society was represented by Graham Hopwood of the IPPR (also representing Action Namibia), Dickson Kasote of the NMT Media Foundation and Ethne Mudge of the Civil Society Information Centre Namibia

The meeting focused on the preparations for the establishment of the Office of the Information Commissioner, public education and institutional readiness, as well as opportunities for collaboration between government and civil society to support implementation of the Act. Participants welcomed government’s continued commitment to operationalising the legislation and emphasised the importance of ensuring that the process is properly resourced and effectively implemented.

Civil society representatives also highlighted the need for proactive disclosure of information, improved public access to government information, and broader awareness and training initiatives to ensure the Act can function effectively once operational.

Photos: Ministry of Information and Communication Technology - Republic of Namibia