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The Institute for Development Studies hosts the Mercury Project Solutions Summit

The Institute for Development Studies was honoured to host the Mercury Project Solutions Summit on 3rd-4th October. The University of Nairobi was represented by the Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, Prof. Ayub Gitau who was representing the Vice Chancellor. Also present were Prof. Jack Odhiambo the Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Prof. Paul Kamau Director of Research at IDS, and Dr. Anne Kamau a Senior Researcher at IDS.  

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.
IDS releases Afrobarometer Round 10 survey results on climate change
Prof. Karuti Kanyinga, the Afrobarometer Core-Partner Director for Eastern Africa at IDS-UON, highlighted the need for policies that have cross-sectoral interest.
IDS, UNDP host seminar to commemorate International Youth Day 2024
The UNDP Accelerator Labs are a global initiative that embodies a high level of ambition, driven by innovative approaches and the best of current thinking.
The 2024 D4GA Stakeholders Convening themed Enhancing Human Rights in Africa: Building Capacity for Advocacy on Education, Climate Change, and Elections.
The Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA) collaborates with African civil society and equips them with data-driven tools and knowledge to engage effectively with the African Union's (AU) Governance Platform and national governments.