Not Yet Uhuru
The briefing paper examines the tensions between constitutional rights, court victories, legislative backlash and social attitudes shaping the lived realities of LGBT Namibians – and asks how far Namibia still has to go in building a truly inclusive democracy.
The Budget – Treading A Fine Line
This IPPR briefing paper by economist Robin Sherbourne analyses Namibia’s 2026/27 national budget, tabled by Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah in February 2026. The paper examines the government’s attempt to balance fiscal discipline with new spending priorities at a time of weak economic and revenue growth, rising debt pressures, and constrained development spending.
Economic Scenarios for Namibia
This briefing paper examines Namibia’s potential economic pathways to 2030 by outlining contrasting pessimistic and optimistic scenarios across key sectors. The paper assesses demographic pressures, political dynamics, monetary and fiscal policy, and the international environment to highlight the risks and opportunities that will shape the country’s development trajectory. It provides a structured framework for understanding […]
Closing the Gaps – Political Party Finance
The briefing paper examines the new international standards on political finance transparency adopted at the 11th Conference of States Parties (CoSP11) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). The report’s author Frederico Links argues that Namibia’s political finance system continues to face significant challenges due to weaknesses in legislation, enforcement and compliance. The new […]
Will We Have The Skills?
This fourth edition of the Green Hydrogen Monitor spotlights a comprehensive assessment which concludes that while the foundational skills exist, a strategic, country-wide effort is required to bridge the gap between conventional trades and the sophisticated demands of the green hydrogen value chain.
Inside The Numbers Of Namibia’s 2024 Vote
This IPPR briefing paper dissects the 2024 National Assembly results and shows Swapo’s support sliding to a little above the 50% mark after peaking at 80% in 2014. Using constituency-level data, it traces three big shifts: urban centres turning into battlegrounds, the South consolidating as opposition territory, and cracks emerging in the party’s northern heartlands. […]
Countering Election Disinformation
An overview of mis- and disinformation that affected Namibia’s 2024 national elections. The report is accompanied by five issue-specific bulletins that examine:
Namibia’s National Budget 2025/26: Analysis
The national budget tabled by Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah on 27 March 2025 represented continuity rather than change and reflected few of the priorities contained in the Swapo Manifesto or its Implementation Plan. Minister Shafudah recommitted government to achieving a primary budget surplus, reducing debt as a proportion of GDP, meeting the country’s foreign […]
Civil Society Perspectives on the Budget
Over the past two years civil society organisations have presented proposals and submissions to the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises regarding priorities for the national budget. Released on the eve of the 2024/25 mid-year budget review, this briefing paper summarises the main points made by civil society ranging from welfare reform to support for […]
Renewables Policy and Practice in Namibia
This briefing paper provides an overview of the renewables landscape in Namibia – covering solar, wind, hydropower, green hydrogen, and biopower as well as looking at potential job pathways in the sector.