| The HIV/AIDS pandemic has serious implications for governance and democracy. A sustainable democracy needs strong democratic institutions and an active citizenry able to participate productively in political, economic and social processes. HIV/AIDS weakens democracy by depleting the skill-base in such institutions, which undermines their capacity to operate efficiently. The pandemic also weakens the ability of the electorate to participate in democratic institutions. In cooperation with the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA), the NID therefore initiated the AIDS and Governance Programme with the objective of investigating the implications of HIV/AIDS on the consolidation of democracy in Namibia. The Programme aims to assist with the development and implementation of strategies by political leaders and civil society to manage it effectively. Currently, CSOs and NGOs that are active in HIV/AIDS issues are supported with training programs to improve their institutional capacity skills. |
- • NID Consult
- • Civic Education Programme
- • Civil Society Support Programme
- • Public Dialogue Centre
- • Aids & Governance Programme
Aids & Governance Programme (AGP)
