Events - Foundation Office Namibia and Angola
Discussion
Presidential Candidates' Discussion
Public Engagement
Voter apathy, and poor voter turnout can be attributed to a myriad of complex and inter-related issues, of which some are the lack of awareness, insufficient information on candidates and their related manifestos and party programmes. Hence, KAS are organising a Presidential Candidates' Discussion slated for Thursday 23 May 2024 at the Hilton Hotel at 17:00, to allow the public to engage and hear from Presidential candidates hopefuls. It is a platform to share presidential candidates' intentions and stance on key policy issues, as a way to contribute to the general vigour and robustness of democratic and political discourse.
Forum
Green Hydrogen Industry Incubation Forum
Deep Dive Into Technical Aspects of Green Hydrogen Construction Opportunities
A one-day comprehensive information sharing Forum hosted in Windhoek by CIF in partnership with REIAoN and in cooperation with KAS. Sponsored by key industry players, Hyphen Green Hydrogen Pty Ltd will provide technical insights and place the spotlight on the opportunities available for Namibian based businesses as part of the mega project. The main aim of the forum is to ensure enhanced engagement by industry body participants, whilst the objective is to gage at least 100 members of the Construction lndustry Federation (ClF) and Renewable Energy lndustry Association (RElAoN) jointly, as well as selected non-ClF or REIAoN members who represent an active and credible construction or installation business from across Namibia. The Forum is hosted in Windhoek and focuses on the in-depth technical aspects tailored for an audience of Namibia's renewable and construction industry experts and captains of industry interested in understanding potential Green Hydrogen construction opportunities.
Workshop
MSME Digital Bootcamp Rehoboth
Session 1
KAS in collaboration with the NIPDB, will be implementing and facilitating the second phase of Digital MSME Bootcamps in partnership with the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) at their regional based Computer-Based Learning Centres (CBLC) and affiliated teacher resource centres, in the following towns; Rehoboth, Keetmanshoop and Eenhana, with the aim to upskill at least 63 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with basic computer skills and enhance their efficiency, productivity and competitiveness in the market, as well as adoption of technological innovation. The second phase aims to to upscale at least 55% of participating MSMEs from their initial size to the next phase(s) by 2028 and further to strengthen coordination of smart partnerships and assist the NIPDB and NAMCOL in achiev-ing targeted initiatives under their priority sectors.
Discussion
ECSO Project Community Engagement with civil society organisations and stakeholders
//Karas Region
The KAS and European Union co-funded ECSO project team will be in //Karas region for two community engagement events with civil society organisations and stakeholders. On 23rd April the KAS and WAD team will be hosting a community dialogue on the topic "Development in the Community: Creating income generating activities from Regional Resources". On 24 April an information session with CSOs and stakeholders will take place in an effort to build relationships in the region.
Discussion
FDN Symposium: The Challenges for Namibian Democracy
Discussion Roundtable in association with the Forum of German-speaking Namibians
The Forum of German-speaking Namibians (FDN) in association with the Swakopmunder Gesprächskreis and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Namibia-Angola Country Office are hosting a one-day symposium on 13 April 2024 with the aim to exchange insights on the challenges that Namibia's Democracy faces and recommendations on the way forward. Together with four guest speakers, the discussion roundtable aims to engage around 70 invited guests.
Discussion
Review of the Constituency Development Fund Bill (CDFB)
in association with ARC
KAS is joining the Association for Regional Councils (ARC) who are convening in Mariental. The two day retreat scheduled from 09 to 10 April 2024 will discuss and review the Constituency Development Fund Bill (CDFB). More the 50 representatives from regional and local authorities are expected to attend.
Event
PDM Strategic Document Development 2024
Workshop
From 3rd to 5th April 2024, the PDM party is discussing and developing a key strategic document, deemed pivotal for the political party's effective campaign and lobbying during a crucial election year, 2024. Technical support and expertise for the engagement will be offered by KAS.
Event
ECSO Project Operational and Administrative Management Training
//Kharas Region
The past week 04 - 08 March 2024 the KAS and WAD team who are implementing the ECSO project hosted a training for 13 CSOs from //Karas region on Operational and Administrative Management in Keetmanshoop. The training was able to empower a total of 24 participants in a 5-day workshop aimed at strengthening the internal operational structures of their respective organisations.
Workshop
Human Rights Training
The Ombudsman as a bridge for Collaboration
A three-day human rights training in collaboration with KAS, the Office of the Ombudsman and Zambezi, Kavango East and Kavango West Governor's Offices, to capacitate 60 participants ranging from regional and local authorities, the community, youth, stakeholders in the disability and service delivery sector and civil society. The training will be facilitated by selected experts from multiple sectors in Katima Mulilo, with the aim to forge a collaborative effort to increase civic education and civic responsibility in order to build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
Workshop
ECSO Project Training of Facilitators
Workshop
This week we are hosting  a Training of Facilitators Workshop on Module 1 "Operations and Administrative Management" at the KAS Office as part of the ECSO Project co-funded by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in partnership with Women's Action for Development.
Workshop
KAS-TEP Session 4 Good Governance Training, Parliament Tour and Alumni Networking Session
Session 4
The final session for this year's KAS-TEP Programme will be hosted with selected experts on Good Governance, a Tour of Parliament by the 30 beneficiaries remaining in the programme and end off with a Certificate Handover Ceremony for the 2023 Intake, and finally the KAS-TEP Alumni Networking Session and Reunion in celebration of 5 years of the KAS-TEP Programme. Selected Alumni from across Namibia will present their testimonials and share insights into their successes and highlights in their develeopment since joining the progamme. Since inception, the KAS-TEP Programme has shaped over 70 Alumni with capacity building in the areas of emotional intelligence, leadership skills, strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, proposal writing, communication skills, lobbying and advocacy, engagements with Parliament, Local and Regional Authorities, Care Givers, Publicity and last but not least, Community Resource Mobilisation skills. The beneficiaries consist of selected youth representatives of civil society and affiliated stakeholders and institutions with the aim to capacitate civil society to assist decision makers in achieving the national development goals.
Seminar
Launch of the Children's Advocate Logo, Promotion of Children's "My Rights My Superpower" Campaign
Office of the Ombudsman
This event aims to unveil the winner of the recently designed Children's Advocate Logo as part of a national competition in which schools from across Namibia participated. The event serves to launch the logo and further aims to promote the Children's "My Rights My Superpower" Campaign. To conclude, various key stakeholders of the Office of the Ombudsman have been invited to network and strengthen upcoming collaborations in regard to Children's Rights initiatives across the country.