Welcome to the United Nations. It's your world.
Advanced Search
NGO Branch
English
|
French
NGO Branch
About us
Contact us
ECOSOC Status
Introduction
Applying for Status
Committee on NGOs
NGO Response System
NGO Participation
UN Grounds Pass
Functional Commissions
High Level Segment
Calendar of Events
Conference Registration
Quadrennial Reports
Quadrennial Reports
Quadrennial report due? Read more on our updated page.
Click here »
Civil Society Participation
> View Profile: Activities
Namibia Institute for Democracy
Profile
General
Activities
Additional Information
Consultative Status
View Activities
Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
Economic and Social
:
Governance
Geographic scope:
National
Country of activity:
Namibia
Mission statement:
The NID was founded in 1992 and registered according to Section 21 of the Companies Act (Act 61 of 1973) as an Association not for Gain. The NID is a non-partisan institution that consults with the government, civil society, interest groups, political parties, the media, institutional authorities and private citizens in the design and implementation of its programs and educational training materials. Vision The NID is loyal to the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia, the State and its institutions. The NID zealously guards its political neutrality and objectivity. The NID is committed to the well being of the citizens of the Republic of Namibia and the promotion of the Republic of Namibia as a democratic state. Mission Statement To promote and protect values and principles of multi-party democracy through education and research and nurture political tolerance and national reconciliation in Namibia. Governance The NID is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of different political persuasions, as well as the churches, civil society and the private sector. A small but highly skilled staff component conduct the institute’s programs. From time to time, the NID appoints external short terms experts, project assistants or volunteers on a contract basis to assist with the facilitation of programs. All employees are bound by the NID’s company manual, which contains a detailed set of policies guiding all decision-making and behaviour.
Civil Society Database
Organizational Overview
Consultative status
Sustainable Development
Social Development
Advancement of Women
Financing for Development
Forests
Public Administration
Dept. of Public Information
Office of the Special Adviser on Africa [OSAA]
Participation
Add organizational Profile
Apply for
Consultative Status
Contact NGO Branch
Questions on applications, reports, or other inquiries
Click here »
Online Application
Applying for ECOSOC Consultative Status?
Click here »
UN Grounds Pass
Obtaining a UN Grounds Pass
Click here »
Conference Registration
Registering for a UN Conference?
Click here »