This section features public statements made by the ACTION Coalition. These statements are intended to inform readers about the ACTION Coalition’s concerns or position on issues and debates relevant to access to information, internet governance or broader human rights issues.
International Anti-Corruption Day: 9 Actions to Strengthen Integrity in Namibia
Every year on December 9, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a global initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003 to raise awareness about corruption and mobilise efforts to combat it. This date marks the anniversary of the...
ACTION Namibia Coalition welcomes funding for Information Commission, urges transparent appointment process
The ACTION Namibia Coalition welcomes the announcement by the Namibian Government of a N$19 million allocation to operationalise the Information Commission under the Access to Information Act 8 of 2022. We deem this a crucial step towards realising the promise of our...
2021 Data Protection Bill ‘not fit for purpose’ – IPPR
ACTION Namibia Coalition member, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), argues that the draft Data Protection Bill 2021 requires further development to ensure that it meets the requirements of a contemporary data protection framework. The IPPR proposes that...
