Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya: Recent submissions
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The development of middle peasantry in Nyanza
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The formation of engineering labour markets in Kenya 1918-1979
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1981-02)This paper outlines the basic theoretical and empirical objectives of a study on the historical constitution of engineering labour markets in Kenya between 1918-1979. The analysis of developments in the formal training and ... -
The origins of student disturbances: the Kenyan case
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1981-02)This paper presents a rationale and a methodology for the study of the student disturbances which increasingly seem to recur at all levels of the Kenyan educational system. Occurrences at the school place are not viewed ... -
Formation of an industrial labour force in Kenya: participation of state and capital in training labour for metal manufacturing industries
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-12)The paper discusses the first stage of a research project which addresses itself to the perspectives for metal manufacturing in Kenya. It relates the issue to mechanisms of industrialization in developing countries, referring ... -
A social psychological approach to nutrition education utilizing ethnographic and experimental methods
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-11)The proposed research I believe will assist the development of nutrition education programs among secondary school students in Kenya. It will attempt to determine the characteristics of the communicator (in terms of the ... -
Education and development in Africa: theories, strategies and practical implications
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-09)The paper attempts to show what kinds of theories have been dominant in the study of education and development in Africa. The paper also attempts to show the educational policies and innovations which emanate from these ... -
Sociopolitical imperatives in the history of health development in Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-11)European Colonial Powers have shaped the philosophies and the social structures in their former colonies. Institutions currently dominating lives in the African states are a reflection of colonial domination. The thrust ... -
Education and inequality in Kenya: some research experience and issues
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Organisation of the decision process in public enterprises in Kenya: an approach to improve their internal performance
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-09)Efficiency of public enterprises can be influenced in a high degree by the decision making of its management. This paper deals with an approach to analyse their decision making process. Taking into account the specific ... -
Education, employment, and income : incipient economic stratification in land-scarce Bunyore
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-08)This paper begins with an overview of a field research project which has focused on the problem of land scarcity as it affects the people of one agricultural community in East Bunyore, Kakamega District. Data from a previous ... -
Parastatals in Kenya: analysis of their condition and methods for an improved performance
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-06)Parastatals are involved in almost every sector of the Kenyan economy. It is the purpose of this project to analyse their role, structure and performance in terms of their potential contribution to economic development. It ... -
Education, innovation and income in rural Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980)In this paper the relationship between education and smallholder income is analysed. The data base used is the 1974-/7 5 Integrated Rural Survey. It is shown in the paper that education has a strong and significant effect ... -
Pastoralism and strategies: socio-economic change in the pastoral sector of Baringo district, Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-04)This paper outlines a proposed research plan for examining socio-economic change in the pastoral economy of the lowland region of Baringo Districta Kenya. Specially, it focuses on changes which are occurring because of (1) ... -
Some legal rights and obligations of women in Kenya: a lay-person language approach
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Education, employment and wages in Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-04)In the paper a wide array of data on the Kenyan labour market is examined. It is found that neither the traditional human capital model nor segmented labour market theories provide an adequate explanation of the pattern ... -
Management planning for tourism in Amboseli: incorporating behavioral information on park users
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-03)A basic tenet for planners of Amboseli National Park is that many benefits result from environmental preservation. Maximizing theses benefits is the major function of management. The carrying capacity of the park for tourism ... -
Limitations in application of transportation planning methods in tropical Africa: a case study of rural travel in Kirinyaga district, Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-02)The paper discusses transportation research and planning in developing countries with emphasis on tropical Africa. It is suggested that research into transport modes used in rural areas should receive the proper attention ... -
Skills formation in the Kenyan informal economy
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-03)This paper discusses the manpower development potential of skills training occurring outside formal vocational and technical programs in Kenya. It is argued that apprenticeships in independent small-scale manufactures in ... -
Notes on the evaluation of overseas training policy in Kenya
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Coping with land scarcity: the pattern of household adaptations in one Luhya community
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1980-01)This paper presents some preliminary data from a continuing research project concerning the forms of economic adaptation households have adopted in an area of severe land scarcity. Following a discussion of population and ...