There are currently no events planned.
ECSO Project Public Dialogue and CSO Stakeholder Meeting
Kunene Region
The ECSO project will be hosting two events in the Kunene region this week in an effort to bring community members, civil society organisations and regional stakeholders together to discuss burning issues faced by the regions. On Tuesday 16 April 2024 the team will be hosting a Public Dialogue on two key issues identified by CSOs as needing to be addressed together with stakeholders to reach a solution, the first "Alcohol and Drug Abuse: How the multiplying bars had affected the youth in the community". The second topic that will be discussed is "The lack of educational qualification and its impact on unemployment". Through the platform provided by KAS and WAD it is the hope that community members along with CSOs and stakeholders will come to solutions to these issues faced by their communities. On 17 April 2024 a CSO and stakeholder meeting will take place with the participating CSOs in the project and Regional Authorities as a means for each to collaborate and build a relationship.
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.
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.
Book Launch Namibia's Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Development in Uncertain Times
Launch of the First Edition of the Publication titled "Namibia's Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Development in Uncertain Times.
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.
Political Communication and Marketing
Political Party Communication Workshop
UNITA is the main opposition party in Angola. UNITA leadership and representatives from the 18 provinces of Angola come together in the capital Luanda to attend a two days KAS workshop on key matters such as political communication and marketing and to discuss trends in Southern Africa facing elections.
Youth Empowernment Training
Youth and Citizenship leadership principles
The workshop provides todays young people in Angola with practical tools, skills to help them navigate on leadership, personal development, ethics and citizenship. Also to know their rights and encourage them to participate in the society.
Debate the role of local Elections and local Authorities
Economic advantages and challenges for local authorities in Angola
Der eintägige Experten-Workshop an der Universidade Lusiada beleuchtet die Rolle der lokalen Autoritäten in Angola, die Herausforderungen und wirtschaftlichen Potentialen in den Provinzen.
Youth in Politics
Role of youth in an election year
In the decisive election year 2024, KAS Namibia is bringing together young politicians from different opposition parties and offering them training to better prepare them for their role. During an intensive one-day workshop, selected young politicians will be trained in party programmes, development policies and voter acquisition as well communication strategies. Two of the most high-profile participants of this workshop will have the opportunity to meet a German delegation from the Deutsch Europapolitisches Bildungswerk DEPB, who are currently visiting Namibia this week.
Women’s Conference
Celebrating International Women’s Day. Women as Change Makers
In celebration of International Women’s Day KAS gathered with women from all walks of life and various sectors, including the business sector, and to reflect on the role Women play as Change Makers. Resident Representative, Natalie Russmann took the floor alongside many great women, namely to ponit out Hon. Christine Hoebes minister of presidential affairs to highlight women's role in forging #demorcacy #economicdevelopment and peace.
