Pamela Mate

Pamela Mate has over seven years’ experience in the fields of media, communication, and information services. Currently, she is employed as the Senior Information Officer at the National Council, Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, where her key functions include enhancing parliamentary communication methods, strengthening public participation in the law making process, and covering events of Parliament for various platforms. Pamela Mate holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from the University of Namibia and is currently enrolled in the master’s program with a particular interest in the engagement of Parliament with the public. She is motivated by her desire to contribute meaningfully to the public service of Namibia and to provide support to an informed legislature. Upon her return from the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Pamela aims to effectively share and implement the knowledge gained on public management at Parliament and, as required, at other government agencies as well as grow her network to help strengthen good governance in Namibia and beyond.