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Background
As the world enters the 5th Industrial Era, marked by unprecedented technological advancements and innovation, there is a pressing need for countries, especially developing nations like Kenya, to adapt and evolve to ensure resilience, sustainability, and economic prosperity. The Kenyan diaspora, with its diverse wealth of knowledge, skills and networks, plays a pivotal role in this transformation. This happens against the backdrop of the Kenya’s Ministry of Labour evolving a ‘National Strategy for Skills Development for Labour Migration’. This event could not have come at a better time
Objectives
- 1. To harness the skills and knowledge of the Kenyan diaspora for technology exchange, technical assistance, career upgrades and economic resilience.
- 2. To promote climate resilience and sustainability in the development of Kenya by leveraging on technology and innovation.
- 3. To explore avenues for economic transformation and growth for prosperity through diaspora engagement and investment.
- 4. To foster collaboration and exchange between and among the diaspora, academia, research, professionals, government, private sector, and civil society
FOCUS AREAS
Diaspora Skills for Technology Transfer, Career Upgrades and Resilience
Sessions will explore how diasporans can leverage their knowledge and skills prowess and experience to accelerate technology transfer, upgrade their careers and contribute to building a resilient Kenyan workforce ready to tackle the challenges and harness opportunities of the 5th Industrial Era. The session will also focus on manufacturing of key elements especially in the agro-processing, extractive and semiconductor industries for the success of the 5th Industrial Era
Climate Resilience, Finance and Sustainability
With the notable escalating impacts of climate change, discussions will delve into sustainable practices, renewable energy, and green technologies that diasporans can introduce to Kenya. This segment aims to highlight innovative solutions for water conservation, agriculture, and urban planning. It shall also explore climate finance, carbon trading, climate mitigation as well as adaptation. Participants will interact with new laws and regulations, both at national and county levels, e.g. FLOCCA, etc.
Tech-novation (Technology & Innovation)
Tech-novation sessions will showcase the latest technological advancements and innovative solutions that can drive and accelerate Kenya’s development and transformation. Topics will include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), coding, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, cloud computing, e-Commerce, Fintech and Cyberseurity, with a focus on how these can be utilized for social and economic transformation
Economic Transformation and Growth for Prosperity
This session will explore strategies for economic diversification, safe and secure investment opportunities for the diaspora, and policies that can facilitate the seamless integration of diaspora contributions into Kenya’s economy. Special emphasis will be placed on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, investment information, SME support, access to affordable capital, cross-border trade, opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the ‘Deal Room;, and the role of technology in economic growth.
Explore our events, a treasure trove of knowledge, connections, and
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