i. ii. iii. There is no information on human rights abuse against indigenous peoples, and measures taken by the Government to investigate and punish the perpetrators; Political participation of all indigenous communities is not adequately ensured; Comprehensive measures are not taken to comprehensively address indigenous peoples’ specific needs in relation to land, education, health, employment and access to justice. Extractive Industries and Environment 42. The Commission is concerned that: i. ii. iii. The Report does not provide sufficient information on how people/communities living in or near resources rich areas benefit from amongst others; employment opportunities especially in the unskilled and semi-skilled positions, procurement/provision of services, scholarships/bursaries, social services such as schools, clinics and other development projects; No information is provided regarding consultation, participation of communities in the process of granting licence and issues of compensation in the case of dispossession of land; No information is provided on cases of illegal mining activities and its impact on the environment and the health of those who are engaged in such activities. Human Rights Institutions 44. The Commission is concerned that adequate support has not been given commensurate with the additional/expanded responsibility of the Ombudsman and its expansion activities to reach everyone in Namibia. V. RECOMMENDATIONS 45. In view of the foregoing, the Commission makes the following recommendations to the Government of Namibia: Reporting Obligations 46. Namibia should: i. Comply with its obligations under Article 62 of the African Charter by implementing these recommendations; 14