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IDS hosts the ‘Strengthening Democracy in Africa: Pathways Toward Inclusion, Participation and Transformation’ workshop
The workshop saw presentations on issues such as challenges to building credible electoral institutions
IDS, NAPTA host 1st Nairobi Metropolitan Area Matatu Summit
The main objective of the summit was to explore new financing models for the matatu sector to address the existing financial gaps in the industry and build a strong foundation for sustainable public transportation in Nairobi.
IDS and D4GA staff Participate in CSO Resilience in East Africa Study Validation Workshop
In the East African region, the curtailment of freedoms—association, assembly, and expression—has become a common phenomenon, severely affecting the operational space for CSOs.
The Institute for Development Studies hosts the Mercury Project Solutions Summit
The highly engaging, collaborative two-day summit showcased the latest scientific findings with practical experiences in order to develop scalable, cost-effective, and high-impact solutions worth testing across multiple places and platforms.
IDS-UON Celebrates Prof. Patrick O. Alila
IDS Alumni present showered Prof. Alila with praise, highlighting his strong mentorship qualities and kindness towards all he interacted with.
Diaspora Humanitarianism in Complex Crises Seminar and Policy Dialogue
This collaborative research project explores how Somali diaspora groups mobilise, channel and deliver humanitarian assistance to Somalia during complex humanitarian crises.