EU grants N$42m to boost Namibian civil society in green energy and extractive sectors The European Union (EU) has awarded a N$42 million grant to support three initiatives aimed at strengthening Namibian civil society organizations (CSOs) to contribute to policy development in green energy and extractive industries. EU Ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins announced the funding, which falls under a bilateral program with Namibia designed to enhance civil society’s engagement in national development. The grant will support the work of several organizations, including the Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC), Namibia Development Trust (NDT), Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), and Deutsche Welle Academy, in collaboration with IPPR, Namibia Media Trust (NMT), and the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC). thebrief.com.na/2025/01/eu-gra… #namibia #civilsociety #EU #grant
