An analysis of barriers to Public Sector innovation in Namibia

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dc.contributor.authorOuma-Mugabe, John
dc.contributor.authorMatengu, Kenneth
dc.contributor.authorSifani, John
dc.contributor.authorLendevlo, Selma
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-05T10:06:54Z
dc.date.available2026-02-05T10:06:54Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.descriptionThis study is exploratory and aims to fill some of the knowledge gaps and inform policy makers of the barriers that should be lifted to spur innovation in Namibia's public sector
dc.description.abstractThis study is about barriers to public sector innovation in Namibia. It is motivated by the fact that while the Government of the Republic of Namibia has adopted a wide range of public policies and programmes, and established institutions to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of its public sector, not much is known as to whether these measures are enhancing innovation in service delivery and public administration. There is a paucity of evidence-based analysis on public sector innovation in Namibia. The study fills the gap and aims to stimulate further academic inquiry into this area. Based on an online survey, face-to-face interviews, and focus group discussions at regional and national workshops, we identified and analysed barriers to public sector innovation in the country. The study recommends a strategic policy framework and whole-of government institutional configuration to spur on innovation in public service delivery and administration. It suggests further research on the measurement of public sector innovation, and detailed analysis of specific barriers to innovation in public services
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/4201
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherJournal of Public Administration
dc.subjectNamibia
dc.subjectPublic sector
dc.subjectPublic service
dc.subjectInnovation
dc.subjectSystemic barriers
dc.subjectInstitutions
dc.subjectService delivery
dc.subjectPolicy process
dc.subjectPolicy instruments
dc.subjectPolicy mixes
dc.subjectUniversity Of Namibia
dc.titleAn analysis of barriers to Public Sector innovation in Namibia
dc.typeBook chapter
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