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Namibia's Petroleum Future Needs Legal Foundations | Namibia News
Namibia’s rush to develop its petroleum sector risks repeating the pitfalls of its green hydrogen initiative—where executive overreach blurred accountability and sidelined parliamentary oversight. While fast-tracking under presidential leadership seemed efficient, it weakened legal clarity and institutional checks. With even bigger stakes in oil, Namibia must prioritize building a durable legal framework before production begins—not just speed or centralization. Lessons from Ghana and Norway show that strong, constitutionally grounded governance leads to sustainable outcomes. Investors and…
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