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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 (Video ) LAC

The 2024 Elections and How They Shaped our Future
Article analyzing 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
A manual to use if you want to run a voter education workshop (NID)

National Assembly and Presidential Elections 
Simplified

Local and Regional Elections 
Simplified

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

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
Explains statute (written) law: how acts are made and applied (LAC)

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

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

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

Presidential Immunity
Can presidential immunity and the rule-of-law co-exist (LAC)

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

The Rule of Law
Looks at why it is dangerous when we take the law into our own hands (LAC ProBono #70)

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

Governement Watchdogs
Explains why 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
Details public-procurement red flags with recommendations (IPPR)

Being a public servant in Namibia: The pocket guide 2.0
Explains the basic concepts of democratic governance (UNDP)

2024 Country Review Report
An independent governance review (APRM)

Good Governance
Why is it dangerous for Parliament to contradict the Supreme Court (LAC ProBono #89)

Corporate Governance Survey (2016)
How well are our corporations governed (Deloitte)

Youth Unemployment (Targetted Review Report)
The scope and exaccerbating factors of youth unemployment (APRM)

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

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

Parliament’s Outreach and Engagement Tools
Video explainer on the overview of the Parliamentary Committees of both Houses of Parliament and their important role in the business of Parliament

Children’s Parliament Junior National Youth Rural Women’s Parliament
Video explainer about Parliament’s special Parliaments for young people and women

How to Work With Your Councillors
Explainer on the role of citizens and the roles of councillors 

3 Branches of Government
Explains the separation of powers (LAC)

Executive Branch
Explains the roles of the President, Cabinet, and administration (LAC)

Legislative Branch
Explains the legislative processes (LAC)

Judicial Branch
Explains courts and judges (LAC)

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

Video explainer on key elements and values of democracy (HSF)

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

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

Branches of Governement video by Courage the Comedian
Video explainer on the different branches of government in Namibia (Video)

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

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

2024 Country Report
Report on Namibia’s political and economic transformation (BTI)

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

How open is our Civic Space?
Our CIVICUS rating (Civicus)

Overview of 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 Constiution (LAC)

Civic Rights and Responsibilities in a Democracy
Poster summarizing citizens’ rights and responsibilities (NID image)

National Human Rights Action Plan (2015-2019)
The country’s strategy for promoting human rights (Rep 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
Summarizes the harms of and prohibitioins against child marriage (LAC ProBono #56)

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

Training Manual on 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)

Partiipating in Public Hearings
Explains how you can prepare for and participate in public hearings and consultations (LAC)

Advocacy Through the Press
Explains how you can use traditional media to advance advocacy goals (LAC)

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

Understanding Civil Society Campaigns
Planning advocacy activities, setting campaign goals, and exploring policy change (NMT)

Civil Society & Policy-Making
The told of civil society in policy, information freedom, and democracy (NMT)

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