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Alphonse Mollo makes a presentation during the RARE research seminar
16 Jan
Research Seminar on Pastoralists' Land Rights and Resilience
The Rights and Resilience Project (RARE) investigates relationships between resilience and land rights in the context of pastoral and agro-pastoral adaptation in Kenya.
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J. Terrence McCabe, a Research Professor in the Institute of Behavioral Science and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, makes his presentation during the webinar.
13 Jan
Online seminar on Examining the climate change, vulnerability and conflict nexus: Insights from Northern Kenya and a research agenda
IDS held an online Zoom seminar on 30th November 2023, 5.00 - 6:30 PM EAT which was moderated by Prof. Karuti Kanyinga. The presenters were engaged by more than 120 attendants.
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Prof Karuti Kanyinga, Director of Research at IDS, moderating the panel
12 Jan
The release of Old Problems and New Realities in Africa – and the role of Development Cooperation Report
The report (released on 1st November 2023 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi) was sparked by the question “is development cooperation closely attuned to the challenges and problems facing African countries?”
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Participants pose for a group photo during the D4GA Convening in Nairobi.
11 Jan
The 2nd Stakeholders’ Convening on Governance, Democracy and Rights in Africa - Eastern Africa Region
The D4GA consortium has developed a comprehensive strategy aimed at equipping African CSOs with data and skills to advocate effectively for governance and the rule of law at all levels. 
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Prof. Dorothy McCormick
04 Jan
Mourning Prof. Dorothy McCormick

On 10th December 2023, the Sisters of the SNDdeN US East-West Province sent out a solemn message asking for prayers for the repose of the soul of Dorothy McCormick who had died on 9th December 2023 at 82 years and 64 years as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur.

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Research Assistants and facilitators pose for a photo after the PUS 3 training
11 Dec
IDS/Afrobarometer Kenya Policy Users Survey 3 Training

IDS and Afrobarometer Kenya National Partner carried out training of Research Assistants on 14th - 15th November, 2023 at the University of Nairobi Main Campus.

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