gDIH
Consortium & Partners
gDIH has been made possible through collaboration and support from the GIZ Digital Transformation Centre (DTC), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU) under the Strengthening Intermediaries of the Kenyan Digital Innovation Ecosystem (SKIIVE) project, implemented by GFA Consulting Group.
Consortium member
Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Konza (Konza Technopolis ) is a key flagship project of Kenya’s Vision 2030 economic development portfolio. Konza will be a world-class city, powered by a thriving information, communications and technology (ICT) sector, superior reliable infrastructure and business friendly governance systems.
Consortium member
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a pioneering development research think tank on harnessing applications of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development in Africa. ACTS is an Intergovernmental organization founded in 1988 to pursue policy oriented research towards strengthening the capacity of African countries and institutions to harness science and technology for sustainable development.
Consortium member
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university that is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi. It offers courses in Technology, Engineering, Science, Commerce, Management and Building sciences. The university has a strong research interest in the areas of biotechnology and engineering.
Consortium member
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education. The core mandate of the Agency is to develop and manage the National Innovation System. The Agency is therefore responsible for co-ordination, promotion and regulation of the National Innovation System.
Consortium member
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)
KIRDI is a public research institution under Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry. Its mandate is to undertake research, development and innovation in industrial and allied technologies and disseminate research findings to support industrial development.
Consortium member
Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research OrganiSation (KALRO)
KALRO is a corporate body created under the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act of 2013 to establish a suitable legal and institutional framework for the coordination of agricultural research in Kenya. Its formation was aimed at restructuring agricultural and livestock research into a dynamic, innovative, responsive, and well-coordinated system driven by a common vision and goal.
Implementing Partners
Strengthening the local digital innovation ecosystem
GIZ’s Digital Transformation Center (DTC) supports Kenya’s transformation towards a sustainable and human-centred digital economy and society. They strengthen the local digital innovation ecosystem by providing digital skills training, supporting SMEs in digital transformation and promoting data sharing for job creation in the gig economy.
GFA Consulting implement the Strengthening Intermediaries of the Kenyan Digital Innovation Ecosystem (SKIIVE)
