About the Book — The Reformer’s Burden

The Reformer’s Burden: Governance by Design, Not Default — A Blueprint for Transforming Namibia’s State-Owned Enterprises is a powerful exposé and reform guide by Dr. Rauna Shipena, DM, one of Namibia’s leading governance specialists.

This groundbreaking book takes readers inside the hidden battles of Namibia’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) — where political interference, corruption, and weak oversight have cost the nation billions in lost opportunities. Drawing from real cases such as Meatco, Fishcor, Namcor, NSFAF, and TransNamib, Dr. Shipena reveals how reform is resisted, how reformers are silenced, and why governance failure is a national risk.

But this book is more than critique — it is a blueprint for change. Using frameworks such as King IV, NamCode, and OECD Guidelines, The Reformer’s Burden shows how Namibia can redesign governance structures to protect public wealth, empower reform champions, and rebuild trust.

🌟 Why You Should Read It

• 🔑 Learn the inside story of Namibia’s SOE failures and scandals.

• ⚖️ Understand governance beyond theory — how power, politics, and patronage collide.

• 💡 Discover solutions for accountability, transparency, and reform.

• 📊 Gain insight as a policymaker, leader, or citizen on how governance affects national prosperity.

• 🌍 Join a movement that insists reform must be by design, not by default.

About the Author

Dr. Rauna Shipena, DM is a governance and leadership expert with extensive experience advising boards, executives, and government institutions. Passionate about reform, she is known for challenging the status quo and shaping conversations on transparency, accountability, and the future of Namibia’s public enterprises.