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IDS, ULI Africa seminar themed “Rating ourselves: What’s the future of Africa Credit Rating Agency?”
The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which is under the auspices of the African Union (AU), has been proposed as a continental response to providing independent, credible, and African-owned credit ratings, thus asserting Africa’s position on global financial governance architecture.
Master of Global Challenges – 2025 Cohort February Face-to-Face Training
Trainees work four days a week in an organization, applying the theories and concepts learned in class. Every Friday, they join an international online class, which makes up 75% of the program.
AMID Young Professional Rebrands as ‘Masters of Global Challenges’ Program
The collaboration with IDS at the University of Nairobi began in 2021, marking an important milestone in the program’s global expansion. Today, we are proud to be running our 5th cohort in Kenya.
IDS, ULI Africa seminar themed “Owning Ourselves: What if Africa Funded the AUC?”
The AU’s heavy reliance on external funding poses a significant risk to its initiatives' sustainability, as partner economies' fiscal constraints could adversely affect their contributions.
IDS hosts a public lecture themed “Building National Unity through Inclusive and Equitable Development: Lessons from Successes and Failures of Modern Japan”
The event was attended by the Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, Amb. Hiroshi Matsuura, the JICA Kenya Office officials, the University of Nairobi Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Faculty members, students, and other guests.
IDS convenes forum on devolution in Kenya
IDS is carrying out a study on the political economy of devolution in Kenya, to inform the ongoing Kenya Devolution Programme (KDP) (2021 – 2025), led by Act Change Transform (ACT!).