University of Nairobi

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21 Apr
The Contribution(s) of the Non-Profit Sector to African Economies: A focus on the Creation of Dignified and Fulfilling Work for Young People in Kenya.

The non-profit sector in Kenya and across Africa has been a significant economic force, contributing to the creation of dignified and fulfilling work for young people. The sector in Kenya has witnessed unprecedented growth in the last three decades, with a significant increase in the number and activities of organizations carrying out non-profit work. The volume of resources controlled by the sector has also grown, indicating its economic significance.

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08 Apr
IDS and ULI Africa host seminar themed “Each Other’s Keeper: Where is the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)?”
This presentation examines the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) through the lens of the African Union's shared values on democracy, elections, and good governance.
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03 Apr
SACCOs in Kenya: Clientelism and Reciprocity

The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) was pleased to host the “SACCOs in Kenya: Clientelism and Reciprocity” seminar at the Mahatma Gandhi Research Graduate Library Boardroom, University of Nairobi.

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IDS gears up to celebrate 60 years of growth and impact in October

The Institute for Development Studies will celebrate 60 years of existence in October 2025.

The IDS Director of Research, Prof. Paul Kamau, is leading the team in preparations to ensure the day is marked with pomp and colour. The celebrations will include presentations on the institute's history, significant milestones achieved since its inception in 1965, and staff and stakeholders' commitments to ensuring IDS achieves its set goals and objectives moving forward.

Prof. Paul Kamau, IDS
03 Apr
IDS gears up to celebrate 60 years of growth and impact in October
Founded on 8th October 1965, the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi, is the oldest out of 20 such institutes in the world.
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28 Mar
IDS participates in high-level donor roundtable meeting ahead of the East African Civil Society Summit in May 2025
The East African Citizen Summit 2025 will convene 400+ representatives from the 8 EAC member states, fostering dialogue and collaboration under the theme "Harnessing EAC's Citizens' Potential in the Regional Integration Process."
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