Why Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Sector Cannot Ignore Corruption Risks
The recent Green Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek showcased discussions on business models, marketing mechanisms, and green industrialisation strategies. But something was conspicuously missing: an honest conversation about governance and the risks of corruption. Given Namibia’s history with high-profile corruption cases, such as the Fishrot scandal and the collapse of the SME Bank, the absence of […]
Green Hydrogen Monitor Edition 2
This second edition of the Green Hydrogen Monitor provides updates and insights on green hydrogen-related developments in Namibia. This edition includes a consideration of the various job creation claims made in relation to GH, an article on how GH should be well governed and transparent from the outset, and an update on active GH projects in Namibia.
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.
Employment Prospects In Renewables – FACT SHEET
The renewables sector in Namibia has the potential to unlock many economic opportunities and new career paths. This fact sheet profiles some of the direct and indirect career opportunities across the wind, PV and green hydrogen sectors.
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
Green Hydrogen Monitor
The Green Hydrogen Monitor aims to provide updates and insights on green hydrogen-related developments in Namibia. This includes reviews of financing options, governance issues, environmental impacts, feasibility concerns, economic questions, and the changing international context.
‘The Largest Tender In Namibia’s History’
This edition of Procurement Tracker looks at how the procurement issues around Namibia’s much-vaunted green hydrogen plans have been handled from a governance point of view. The bulletin also rounds up recent news including developments in the long-running government medical aid saga.
Almost Everything You Wanted To Know About Green Hydrogen & Namibia
Namibia’s ambitious plans to enter the green hydrogen market will have major implications for Namibia’s macroeconomy and public finances. While the project is exciting and a potential ‘game-changer’ for Namibia, the public should keep a close eye on developments and insist on transparency. This primer on green hydrogen and Namibia sheds light on the challenges […]
Namibia QER Quarter 4 2021
The QER for the fourth quarter of 2021 looks at economic developments in Namibia between October 1 and December 31, and includes a special focus on green hydrogen. This short feature looks at the progress Namibia has made in developing its own green hydrogen and ammonia industry and some of the challenges it will face […]
