The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM), in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, inaugurated the Prime Minister's Annual Charity Foundation Gala Dinner.
The Prime Minister's Annual Charity Foundation, the first of its kind, was conceived as a strategic mechanism to mobilise financial resources and technical support for institutions struggling to deliver their mandates effectively.
It represents a bridge between government and the private sector, fostering cooperation, innovation, and shared responsibility in addressing development challenges.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare explained that the Foundation is not intended to replace government funding but is a complementary initiative that strengthens the national capacity through collaborative partnerships.
"Through this foundation, we aim to equip key institutions, particularly local authorities, with the necessary skills, tools, and systems to improve service delivery, enhance revenue generation, strengthen governance frameworks, and operate sustainably. This effort encompasses support for training, leadership development, digital transformation, research capacity assessment, and other strategic interventions, all facilitated through the University of NIPAM."
The Prime Minister's Charity Foundation will serve as a strategic accelerator of NIPAM's work to enable more institutions, including those with limited financial resources, to access capacity-building interventions at no cost.
Dr. Ngurare called on both the public and private sectors to join the bandwagon and build a Namibia where no institution collapses due to a lack of resources.
The Chairperson of NIPAM, Emilia Mkusa, said the Foundation demonstrates a commitment to building a resilient public sector that responds to the needs of communities.
"Together, we aim to join and enhance the efforts of our government to improve public service delivery through targeted capacity development initiatives, all at no cost to the beneficiaries. The need for the Charity Foundation was necessitated by the following, among others."
In order to improve service delivery, the Office of the Prime Minister and NIPAM will also be rolling out the Culture Change programme.
The programme aims to instil a renewed sense of commitment to service excellence and strengthen public sector values.