Africa-Press – Namibia. As part of soliciting inputs for the development of the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan for 2026-2030, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) held a consultative workshop last week with //Kharas regional stakeholders.
Delivering his remarks in Keetmanshoop, ACC boss Paulus Noa said the Anti-Corruption Policy will serve as an overarching national guiding policy, enforcing co-values of integrity, transparency, accountability, fairness and impartiality in effective service delivery.
“The coming to an end of the current strategy necessitates the development of the 3rd National Anti-Corruption Strategy to continuously strengthen national anti-corruption programmes and ensure that relevant policies and laws are enacted to address incidents of corruption, maladministration and mismanagement of public resources,’’ Noa, the founding and current ACC director general said.
Noa continued: “Fighting corruption and promotion of ethical values is a collective responsibility of all sectors of society, as it, together with mismanagement of public resources, has devastating consequences on the national economy, which affects every citizen.”
More than ever, Noa said, it is everyone’s collective business to ensure that preventative measures are introduced in the codes of ethics, policies, laws, rules and regulations governing the respective institutions.
He then urged all participants to actively participate in the discussions and ensure their contributions are noted, as their inputs count for the development of a measurable, effective and result-orientated national anti-corruption strategy. Delivering his statement, //Kharas governor Dawid Gertze said while the ACC has laid the groundwork, earnest engagement from all stakeholders remains critical.
“Your unique perspectives, experiences and recommendations are vital to ensuring these frameworks reflect the realities of our communities,” he said.
The politician also said corruption undermines service delivery and deepens inequality, erodes citizens’ confidence in the institutions meant to serve them.
Gertze then expressed optimism that their combined efforts will lay the groundwork for a National Anti-Corruption Strategy that reflects commitment to integrity and progress.
On her part, Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi said the anti-graft body’s presence was part of a collective commitment of government, institutions, the private sector, youth and civil societies to promote transparency, accountability and ethical leadership in Namibia.
“The success of such initiatives depends on inclusive participation, and I would therefore like to encourage all participants to actively engage in discussions, share their perspectives openly and contribute constructively towards shaping policies that will strengthen the fight against corruption,” Swartbooi said.
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