Designing a Governance Model for Effective Board Selection in Namibia’s Public Enterprises

Donald Hlahla and Stewart Kaupa
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Donald Hlahla: Doctor, Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM)
Stewart Kaupa: Professor, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 4397-4417

Abstract: This study aims to develop a governance model for the optimal selection of board members in Namibia’s Commercial Public Enterprises (CPEs), addressing issues of poor governance, board mismanagement and corruption. The study uses an explanatory sequential mixed methods research design within the pragmatic research paradigm and employs a mixed methods approach. The study employs a mixed methods design, combining quantitative data from structured questionnaires (analyzed via SPSS and IBM Amos) and qualitative interviews (analyzed via Atlas.ti using thematic analysis). The study identifies essential director attributes and proposes a governance model incorporating board independence, cohesiveness, core skills and a selection process. It also considers the impact of political factors on board effectiveness. This governance model is a significant contribution to corporate governance literature, offering a practical framework for enhancing board selection processes and governance practices in Namibia’s CPEs.

Date: 2025
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