Paul Okwi @PaulPokwi
Development Economist working with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Nairobi, Kenya Joined April 2013-
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Just In: We recently met with Hon. Mohamed Osman Ali alongside the Mombasa County Women Caucus to discuss on a proposed childcare facility establishment at Kongowea Market. We also conducted a site visit to the allocated space . #WomenInTrade #ChildcareAccess #GenderEquality
On #LabourDayUg 2025, At EPRC, we remain steadfast in our mission to foster inclusive labour markets and advocate for policies that ensure decent work for all. #EPRCUganda Find more of our works on Labour: eprcug.org
Three years since the Russia–Ukraine war, its ripple effects still hit LICs & LMICs. A new report by @ODI_trade , @PEPnetwork & @IDRC_CRDI draws lessons from Africa’s experience to boost resilience to future shocks. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/3EV7sda #WeAreAERC #AERCImpact
With Africa emerging as a global leader in digital financial solutions, we’re stepping up to share insights and strategies that will drive financial inclusion and resilience across the continent. #WeAreAERC #AERCImpact #61stBiannualPlenary
Prof Matovu of Makerere university presents on state of energy use in Uganda. Explains the need for quick and just transition to clean energy use @ArjanDevDebate @AERCAFRICA @IDRC_CRDI @kathryntoure @IDRC_ESARO
Kicked off the workshop organized by #includovate to share experiences and lessons on childcare provision and shaping the future in Ethiopia. It's one of the GrOW-EA @GrOW4Women supported projects @IDRC_ESARO @includovate
Happening Now: Inception work on supporting a Just Transition to Clean Energy at Makerere University @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO
Recently, the team from @ACTSNET and @kcauniversity held a meeting to officially onboard 2 masters students under the @IDRC_CRDI project Evidence for Informing Scaling and Impact in Youth and Women-Led Clean Energy Enterprises in Africa.
Today we mark the TVET@100 centenary celebration to commemorate the TVET sector's 100 years of skill development. The event will be officiated by His Excellency Dr. William Ruto at @NationalKabete. #NikosetnaTVET #TVET@100 @TVET_MoE
Read about the @EPRC_official 30-year journey of influencing policy processes in Uganda via the latest @mofpedU magazine. Here: MOFPED TIMES ISSUE 15.pdf (finance.go.ug) #eprcat30
Today we celebrate World Youth Skills Day, a special day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of developing relevant skills for youth, preparing them for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. nation.africa/kenya/news/edu…
Happening now at KICC: World Youth Skills Day 2014. Theme: Youth Skills for Peace and Development. @Langat_Kipkirui @NationFmKE @EduMinKenya @TVET_MoE @WorldSkillsKE @WorldSkills
Notre @IDRC_BRACO newsletter bilingue de juin avec un focus sur IA est maintenant disponible / Our bilingual @IDRC_BRACO June newsletter with a focus on AI is now available: bit.ly/3xkJULj Bonne lecture / Happy reading.
Prof Matovu explains Uganda policy initiatives towards the transition to clean energy to workshop participants @IDRC_ESARO
We need research to help us transform the use of energy to clean energy in Tanzania. Policy makers need to rely on research findings to inform their decisions in the transition to clean energy. @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO
More than 88 percent of Tanzania population use unclean energy for cooking, says Dr Ruhinduka of Tanzania @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO
Dr Ruhinduka, Commissioner, Ministry of Finance in Tanzania giving a keynote address on a Just transition to Clean energy inception workshop @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO
Inception workshop on Supporting African Youth entrepreneurs to accelerate just transition to clean energy officially opened by Prof Beatrice Mkenda, Dean School of Economics, UDSM
@etansey_k @IDRC_CRDI opens in Nairobi the inception workshop on Scaling Tested Solutions to Recognize, Redistribute and Reduce Unpaid Care Work With 17 research teams from 11 countries — Scaling Care Innovations in Africa @IDRC_ESARO
Don't miss our "Care for All? A Policy Discussion on Scaling Innovations in the Care Economy in Africa" workshop on 4th June co-hosted with @Pop_Council Panelists will explore successful policies & evidence-based solutions to address #unpaidcare work 🔗: go.ly/pvtAc

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