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- First Name: Tulimeke
- Last Name: Munyika
- Priority: Normal
- Job Title: Director, National Population Register, Identification and Production, Department of Civil Registration
- Company: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security
- Country: Namibia
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- Session Timeslot: Tuesday 04/03/2025 13.40-14.00
- Session Title: Identity High
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- Session Track: Identity
- Session Type: Presentation
- Session Location: Aqua 3-4
- Role: Speaker
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Bio:
Tulimeke is the Director of the National Population Register (NPR), Identification, and Production within Namibia's Department of Civil Registration, a role she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she oversees the management of the NPR and leads initiatives related to national population identification and production systems. Tulimeke is currently spearheading several transformative projects, including the reform of civil registration and identity management laws, the implementation of the Civil Registration and Identification Bill, and the drafting of immigration and statelessness legislation.
Tulimeke holds a Baccalaureus Juris Degree and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Namibia and litigated until 2013, when she joined the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration as the inaugural Deputy Director for Legal Support Services.
Tulimeke leverages her legal expertise to advance national and international efforts in civil registration, identity management, citizenship, statelessness, and immigration law. Her work has positioned her as a leading advocate for legal reform and policy innovation in these critical areas.
- Presentation Title: The Namibian story: integrated civil registration and identity management
- Presentation 2-Line Description: Tulimeke will share Namibia's journey in implementing and operationalising Namibia's integrated Civil Registration and Identity Management Systems. She will discuss the far-reaching benefits and strengthened national security, but will also dive into the challenges faced and lessons learned, offering valuable insights for countries seeking to enhance their identity management frameworks.
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