Welcome to our comprehensive resource hub, where you’ll find valuable information on a variety of topics.
Whether you’re looking for tips, guides, or in-depth insights, our resource database is your go-to destination.

Elections: National, Regional, Local
Explainer on the difference between our 4 elections (LAC)

Elections in Namibia by Courage the Commedian
Video on how elections work (LAC)

The 2024 Elections and How They Shaped our Future
Article analysing the 2024 election outcome and its implications (LAC ProBono#98)

Parties & Promises
A comparison of the political parties’ manifestos and what they mean for voters (IPPR)

Voter Education Workshop Manual
Manual to use if you want to run a voter education workshop (NID)

National Assembly and Presidential Elections 
Poster with simplified overview of National Assembly and Presidential Elections (NNM)

Local and Regional Elections 
Poster with simplified overview of Local Authorities and Regional Councils Elections (NNM)

Find your Local Authorities
Map outlining all 14 regions and 121 constituencies (NNM)

Rule of Law
Introductory guide to the rule of law and why it matters (LAC)

Understanding the Law
Plain-language overview of law in general (LAC)

Statute Law
Explanation of statute (written) law: how acts are made and applied (LAC)

Common Law
Explanation of common law principles and their role alongside statutes (LAC)

Customary Law
Outline of customary law and its interaction with the formal legal system (LAC)

International law
A summary of sources of international law and how they affect us locally (LAC)

Presidential Immunity
An examination whether presidential immunity and the rule-of-law co-exist (LAC)

Rule of Law by Courage the Comedian
Video on the principles of law (LAC)

The Rule of Law
An examination of the dangers of taking the law into our own hands (LAC ProBono #70)

Local and Regional Government
Guide on the structure and functions of the regional and local governments (LAC)

Government Watchdogs
A justfication for watchdog institutions like the Ombudsman, Auditor-General exist (LAC)

Namibian Governance Report 2015-20
An in-depth assessment of governance and accountability (IPPR)

Procurement Tracker Namibia Edition 28
A publication on public-procurement red flags with recommendations (IPPR)

Being a Public Servant in Namibia: The Pocket Guide 2.0
An explanation of the basic concepts of democratic governance (UNDP)

2024 Country Review Report
An independent governance review (APRM)

Good Governance
An examination of the dangers of Parliament contradicting the Supreme Court (LAC ProBono #89)

Corporate Governance Survey (2016)
An investigation in the efficacy with which our corporations are governed (Deloitte)

Youth Unemployment (Targeted Review Report)
The scope and exacerbating factors of youth unemployment (APRM)

What is the Namibian Parliament
Video explainer on the Namibian Parliament with a general introduction and a brief historical overview of the history Parliament (EPDN)

Parliamentary Committees: Their Role and Function
Video explainer on the overview of the Parliamentary Committees of both Houses and their important role in the business of Parliament (EPDN)

Parliament’s Outreach and Engagement Tools
Video explainer on how parliament engages and reaches out to the public and the various ways the public can get involved (EPDN)

Children’s Parliament and Junior National Youth Rural Women’s Parliament
Video explainer on Parliament’s special initiatives for young people and women (EPDN)

How to Work With Your Councillors
Poster explainer on the roles of citizens and the roles of councillors (NNM)

3 Branches of Government
An explanation of the separation of powers (LAC)

Executive Branch
An explanation of the role of the President, Cabinet, and administration (LAC)

Booklet outlining the structure, powers, duties and legal framework of the executive branch

Legislative Branch
An explanation of the legislative processes (LAC)

Booklet explaining how Parliament is structured and how it represents the people by making and reviewing laws under the Constitution.

Judicial Branch
Explains courts and judges (LAC)

Booklet explaining how Namibia’s courts are structured and operate independently to interpret and apply the Constitution and laws.

My Democracy Tree
Poster showing key elements and values of democracy (HSF)

Video on key elements and values of democracy (HSF)

Freedom of Expression & Media Freedom & their Contributions to Democracy and Sustainable Development
Which international treaties and national laws protect Media Freedom (NMT)

Access to Information & Democracy
How to strengthen our right to demand information from our leaders (NMT)

Branches of Government
Video on the different branches of government in Namibia (LAC)

Democracy and You
Booklet on democratic participation in Namibia (NID from the archives)

Civic Education in Namibia: Understanding Democracy
Booklet on democracy and civic education in the Namibian context (ECN)

Poltical and Economic Transformation
2024 country report on Namibia’s political and economic transformation (BTI)

Measuring the Support for Democracy in Namibia
Article explaining measurement on public support for democracy in Namibia (Journal of African Elections)

The scope of our civic space
Namibia CIVICUS rating (Civicus)

Overview of the Namibian Constitution
Plain-language overview of the Namibian Constitution and its key provisions (LAC)

Know your Constitution
Booklet explaining everyday understanding and use of the Namibian Constitution (LAC)

Civic Rights and Responsibilities in a Democracy
Poster summarising citizens’ rights and responsibilities (NNM)

National Human Rights Action Plan (2015-2019)
The country’s strategy for promoting human rights (Republic of Namibia)

Guide to Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
How do curb the disenfranchisement of indigenous people (Office of the Ombudsman)

Compendium of International Human Rights Law for Parliamentarians
What Parliamentarians need to know to protect our rights (Office of the Ombudsman)

The Law on Child Marriage
Summary on the harms of and prohibitions against child marriage (LAC ProBono #56)

Natural Capital and Sustainable Development
What mechanisms protect natural resources from being unsustainably exploited (LAC ProBono #69)

Human Rights for Prison Officials
A teaching guide to prevent harm to prisoners (Office of the Ombudsman)

Planning an Advocacy Campaign
Step-by-step guide to planning an advocacy campaign (LAC)

Meetings with Decision-Makers
Practical tips for meeting and engaging decision-makers (LAC)

Petitions
Explains how to draft, run, and submit effective petitions (LAC)

Marches, Demonstrations, and Vigils
Legal and practical guidance for organising lawful public marches/demonstrations (LAC)

Participating in Public Hearings
Explains how to prepare for and participate in public hearings and consultations (LAC)

Advocacy through the Press
Explains how to use traditional media to advance advocacy goals (LAC)

Using Email & Social Media
Explains how to leverage email, the internet, and social media for advocacy (LAC)

Understanding Civil Society Campaigns
A guide for planning advocacy activities, setting campaign goals, and exploring policy change (NMT)

Civil Society & Policy-Making
A look at the role of civil society in policy, information freedom, and democracy (NMT)

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