Book Launch: Namibia Land of Many Cultures
Celebrating 40 Years of Kuiseb Publishers
In celebration of Kuiseb Publishers’ 40-year anniversary, the Namibia Scientific Society (NNS) in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Namibia Library and Archive Services (NSAL), are launching the Publication titled "Namibia Land of Many Cultures" at the Namibia Scientific Society. With over 100 invited guests, this celebratory evening aims to merge culture, and community and reflect on four decades of publishing whilst the editors will share an overview of this the new book which highlight the richness and diversity of the Namibian nation. Dress Code: Traditional Attire Refreshments will be served
30th Anniversary of the Women's Action for Development
Celebration
Since 1994, KAS has supported the Women's Action for Development, to continue advocating for the rights of women and empowering communities across Namibia. We are proud to announce the celebration of WAD's 30th Anniversary and wish our organisational partners all the best going forward. May WAD continue to uplift society at large through capacity building initiatives for the sake of promoting democratic development.
ECSO Project Third Module Training on “Youth Engagement and Empowerment”
Kunene Region
The ECSO project will be hosting the third module training on the topic “Youth Engagement and Empowerment” with selected CSOs, traditional authorities and Media personnel in Outjo, Kunene region in the week of 14 to 18 October 2024. With the support of the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, as well as the joint implementation with Women’s Action for Development, the goal is to improve the participants' engagement with youth to promote the upliftment and empowerment of the youth in the region.
Workshop Lobito Corridor
Understanding the Lobito Corridor: Potentials and Challenges for the Region Southern Africa
In cooperation with the Instituto Superior Politécnico Lusíada de Bengula KAS Namibia-Angola is hosting a first Workshop to dive into the the project of the Lobito Corridor. Invited stakeholders from the Port of Lobito, Lobito Atlantic Railway, Representatives from Lobito Municipality and private sector as well academic fraternity will share valuable insights on this significant mega project meant to boost the connectivity and mobility of the mineral rich Region, DRC, Zambia and Angola.
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - IIKaras
The ECSO project team will host the second round of information sessions with the selected CSOs participating in IIKaras region on 24 September in Keetmanshoop. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 25 September the ECSO project team will then proceed with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project with the aim to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve their common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, in association with Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and their impact in their communities.
Annual Magistrates' Conference
Fostering a Unified Magistracy
The Magistrate Commission in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Magistrate in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) are hosting the Annual Magistrates' Conference in Swakopmund in a continued effort to improve service delivery in the judicial sector and ensure the efficient and effective administration of Justice within the country. It is against this backdrop that the Annual Magistrates Conference serves as an annual platform where amendments of acts, policies, and regulations are canvased, challenges in the regions are shared, and strategies are formulated to deal with the ever-increasing court roll. The platform further serves to bring Magistrates from across Namibia together to share best practices and strengthen their capacity with the support of topical experts.
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - Erongo
The ECSO project team will be hosting the second round of information sessions with selected CSOs participating in the Erongo region on 17 September in Swakopmund. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 18 September the ECSO project team will then proceed with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project with the aim to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve their common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in association with Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and their impact in their communities.
ECSO Project Information Sessions and CSO Stakeholder Meetings
Second Round - Kunene
The ECSO project team will be hosting the second round of information sessions with selected CSOs in Outjo, Kunene region on 10 September. The topic will cover the importance of Participatory Democracy and the role CSOs plays in this process. On 11 September the ECSO project team will be commence with the second round of CSO meetings with selected participating CSOs in the project. The aim is to further support their relationship building efforts with regional stakeholders to achieve common goals. The project supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in support by Womens Action for Development continues to make efforts to improve the sustainability of CSOs and impact in their communities.
Annual International Banking Competition and Corporate Law (BCCL) Conference
In partnership with KAS, the North-West University and the University of Namibia (UNAM)
KAS together with North-West University and the University of Namibia are hosting the Annual International Banking Competition and Corporate Law (BCCL) conference. The conference, brings together prominent academics from across the SADC region. Topics relates to diverse aspects of competition and corporate financial law aspects, financial crime, banking, fintech law and practice, among many other topics.
National Students' Research Symposium
Unveiling Tomorrow’s Discoveries Through Inclusive Research and Innovation
The NSRS is scheduled at NIPAM in Windhoek from the 21st to 22nd August 2024. With over 150 invited participants the symposium aims to provide a platform for under-graduate and post-graduate students in Namibia to contribute towards thematic research areas such as: Health; Energy & Mining; Agriculture & Food Security; Environment, Water & Sanitation; Biotechnology; Human & Social Science; Digital Technologies; Indigenous Knowledge; Space Science; Science & Technology; Engineering. In cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education Technology and Innovation, KAS, the University of Namibia (UNAM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), the symposium program comprises plenary sessions, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations, demonstrations and exhibitions. Registered Undergraduate and Post-graduate students that are currently engaged in research work had an opportunity to submit their proposals to contribute towards oral or poster presentations, and demonstrations during the symposium via a national call that was published on the websites of the NRS partner institutions and their social media sites. Other key stakeholders engaged to ensure the successful implementation of the symposium include SASSCAL, NCRST, IUM, NTA and NAMCOL.
KAS-TEP Session 3 Windhoek
Change Management, Proposal Writing, Communication Skills, Sustainable Resource Mobilisation, Social Enterprise Development, Tour of Parliament and Certificate Handover
This 5-day training intervention constitutes the final session of the 2024 KAS-TEP Programme. With the support of 5 experts and the National Planning Commission, 18 participants will graduate this week. The final session will include topics on Change Management, Proposal Writing, Communication Skills, Sustainable Resource Mobilisation, Social Enterprise Development, a Tour of Parliament and a Certificate Handover to conclude.
