Timeline: March 2026- August 2026 AHEAD Africa is a pan-African EU co-funded project aiming to strengthen civil society’s monitoring capacities in electoral related issues and enhance electoral integrity across African Union member states. Guided by the AHEAD approach, we emphasise follow-up to election observation recommendations to advocate for electoral reforms to enhance free and fair elections, integrity, and trust-building. Website to the…
Civic education and electoral integrity are recognized as fundamental pillars of Namibia’s democracy. Strengthening these pillars requires citizens, particularly youth, to understand their rights, roles, and responsibilities within the democratic process. In pursuit of this goal, the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) hosts comprehensive Election Observation Training programmes at the House of Democracy in Windhoek.…
The partnership between Windhoek and Berlin was a celebration of the rich cultural diversity, shared history, and collective aspirations of the two cities. By showcasing the diversity of both communities and encouraging active participation, the initiative left a lasting impact on the citizens of both cities. Activities included: “Shared Identity” Visual Identity & Public Engagement…
Project Introduction Windhoek, Namibia’s bustling capital, faces significant socio-economic challenges amid its rich cultural diversity. Many residents live in informal settlements, with street vendors playing a crucial economic and cultural role in the city. Despite their importance, these vendors face numerous obstacles, including low levels of education, limited access to markets, and inadequate working conditions. The…
