Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya: Recent submissions
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Village polytechnics in central Kenya : progress, problems and prospects
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-12)This paper gives the overall findings of a study designed to assess the performance of village polytechnics in Central Kenya in terms of the promotion of rural development, the attitude of trainees to employment prospects ... -
The impact of technical change on the rural Kenyan household: evidence from the integrated agricultural development program, a research proposal and literature review
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-08)The research draws together two areas of inquiry: the employment and welfare implications of technical change in agriculture and the economic roles of women in rural Kenya. Anthropological sources indicate that traditionally ... -
Methodological issues in a study of resource allocation decisions among Embu farmers
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-07)This paper uses an ongoing field research project as a basis for discussing certain methodological issues the author believes merit further attention from both academics and government personnel working in developing ... -
Factors inhibiting economic development on Rotian Olmakongo group ranch
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-07)This paper examines socio-economic constraints to the development of a group ranch in Narok District, Rotian Olmakongo, which has been in existence for more than ten years but its progress relative to other Maasai ranches ... -
Land on loan: an analysis of the factors affecting loan repayment on the Million Acre Schemes
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Rural development through local initiatives :an assessment of Kenya's experience with Harambee projects in selected rural communities
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-07)This paper on Harambee in Kenya focuses on two questions: l) Are locally initiated Harambee projects an equitable means of resources distribution, diminishing class and social distinctions, providing benefits across social ... -
Cotton production in the lake Victoria basin of Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-04)There appears to be a scarcity of reliable information readily available to the researchers and planners, in usable form, on the cotton crop, cropping conditions, ecological requirements, agronomic practices and socioeconomic ... -
Development of decline: resources, land use and population growth in Kajiado district
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-03)This paper examines the nature of the relationship between the increasing subsistence demands of the growing population of Kajiado District and the capacity of the environment to support these demands. It concludes that ... -
Household resource allocation among the Luhya of east Bunyore: a case study approach
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-03)This paper outlines a plan of research to study how one subgroup of the Abaluhya, the Abanyole, are adapting to the problem of scarce land resources in East Bunyore Location, Kakamega District. Many small farms in East ... -
A preliminary report on group ranching in Narok district
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-02)This initial report constitutes an effort to provide background data on the technical and administrative measures involved during the implementation of group ranching in Narok District of Kenya Maasailand. As part of ... -
Employment creation in the light of the new report of the national committee on educational objectives and policies
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-01)This paper evaluates the potential contribution the National Committee on Educational Objectives and Policies Report 1976 (NCEOP) is likely to make in creating employment. A brief review of the labour market is presented. ... -
Notes on the rule of law and justice and the constitutional propriety of some recent developments in the Kenyan government
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-01)This paper briefly examines the legal and governmental issues arising from the recent revelation of Rift Valley Province police ngoroko activities, the subsequent warning by the Attorney-General to such “subversive” elements, ... -
A study of the supply function for fish in the Kenya waters of Lake Victoria and on the Kenya coast
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Resource allocation to agricultural research in Kenya from 1963 to 1978
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1978-10)This paper is a brief review of a study that is being conducted on agricultural research in Kenya from 1963 to 1978. Because data analysis has not be done to date, it focuses on a discussion of the significance of the ... -
The development of large-scale integrated sugar schemes in western Kenya
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1978-08)This paper examines the development of the large-scale agro-industrial sugar schemes in western Kenya. The schemes are related both to Kenya's attempts to become self-sufficient in sugar production and to promote rural ... -
Kenya commercial bank loans in rural areas: a survey
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Specialised farm credit institutions: a model of supply-leading finance for farmers in low income countres
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On literacy content
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-03)In this paper, the word literacy means three different but interrelated concepts: literacy as acquisition of skills in reading and writing, i.e. coding and decoding information; literacy as part of man's communicative ... -
Population and its implications for resource development in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-03)The Lake Victoria Basin population cluster is the most distinctive and largest population region in the Kenya, smaller concentrations being found in central and coastal parts of the country. It is generally a densely settled ... -
The application of the concept of comprehensive and integrated regional planning to the development of Lake Victoria Basin
(Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, 1979-03)On the 16th December, 1978, President Hoi, on a visit to Myanza, proclaimed the creation of the Lake Basin Development Authority. He directed the Minister of Planning and Community Affairs, Dr. Robert Ouko, and the ...