Oil, Oversight & Accountability

Namibia’s recent offshore oil discoveries have created enormous economic opportunities, but they also raise critical governance challenges. This presentation by Graham Hopwood, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), explores key risks in the emerging oil sector — including transparency gaps, local content pressures, environmental oversight, and governance issues at state institutions. […]

State of the Namibian Economy 2025

IPPR research associate Robin Sherbourne unpacked the State of the Namibian Economy 2025 for the IPPR in his annual presentation delivered on 20 August 2025. This comprehensive overview covered everything from oil and gas to green hydrogen, diamonds, and jobs.

State of the Economy 2024

A presentation made by economist Robin Sherbourne at the IPPR’s annual State of the Namibian Economy event on 29 August 2024

State of the Economy 2023

The presentation made by economist Robin Sherbourne at the IPPR’s annual State of the Namibian Economy event on 22 August 2023

State Of The Namibian Economy 2022

This is the presentation made by economist Robin Sherbourne for his State of the Namibian Economy address delivered on September 28 2022.

#100DaysOfGeingob

A PowerPoint Overview of President Geingob’s first 100 days in office