About NamNet


NamNet is an apex organisation for the different civil society / non-state Umbrella Bodies and Networks operating in all sectors of Namibian society. NamNet welcomes sectoral organisations as members who are well governed and managed and who subscribe to the highest standards of good governance and ethical leadership practices. 

Our approach in formulating NamNet has drawn lessons from our own Namibian experiences and best examples and intends to build on the best practices that enhance the success of an apex organisation such as NamNet.  

Founding members


The Seven (7) Founding Members of NAMNET collectively represent about 1150 member organisations. The Founding members are:

  1. The Namibia Labour Organisation (NANLO) which has 4 affiliated members represent about 6 000 individual members.
  2. The Namibian Association of CBNRN Support Organisation (NACSO) which has 13 members.  
  3. The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) which has 77 members. 
  4. The National Federation of People with Disabilities (NFPDN) which has 11 Member organisations, which represent about 98,000 People Living With Disabilities.
  5. The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) which has 30 members.
  6. The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) which has 901 member groups which have a combined members of over 27,050 individual members.  
  7. The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) which has 15 members with combined membership of about 100,000 members.

There is an obvious overlap with the membership between different organisations given that some organisations have diverse sectoral portfolios.

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Core Values


The Network subscribes to the following core values, which are to guide the actions of the Network, its organs, representatives, and Members:

  • Upholding the principles and fundamental rights and freedoms of the Namibian Constitution with special reference to Universal Human Rights, and the laws of Namibia;
  • Applying best practice in all aspects of work of the Network, including governance, and to ensure that scientific, evidence-based information is shared and decisions taken using credible data;
  • Facilitating the development of appropriate skills, expertise and mentoring of young Namibians in democracy, governance, and equitable development for the medium to long-term future of Namibia and her people;
  • Promoting tolerance of and critical engagement with different opinions and views;
  • Retaining party political neutrality;
  • Remaining independent of business interests that would be in conflict with promoting the goal and objectives of the Network; and
  • Practising transparency, non-discrimination, and inclusiveness.