1. From a great past to a greater future The Kenya Diaspora Conference 2012 Skills acquisition and transfer to Kenya MK Langat, PhD University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

2. From a great past to a greater future Skills & Knowledge acquisition Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development of any country This is important given the increasing pace of globalization and technological changes taking place in the world. Countries with higher and better levels of skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of globalization Olympic 2012 challenges: Security, transport, accommodation, food security, social amenities etc

3. From a great past to a greater future As Kenya moves progressively towards becoming a ‘Knowledge economy’ it becomes increasingly important that the achievement of such goals as VISION 2030 should be skill-driven and must be relevant to the emerging economic environment. How will sustainability and quality be assured? ANSWER: GIVE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO CITIZENS!!! - HIGHWAY AGENCY – Maintenance, dealing with accidents - HIGHWAY CARE – Engineers, landscaping - HIGHWAY SECURITY – Security firms, Traffic police - CAR RECOVERIES – Quick responses

4. From a great past to a greater future Areas of skills acquisition: Professional, conceptual, managerial, operational behavioural to interpersonal skills and inter- domain skills. How can mass scale skill development in different trades be enhanced? HIGHER EDUCATION UG, PG, Further education WORK EXPERIENCES Day to day work, trainings, visits PERSONAL EXPERIENCES UNIVERSITIES & OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING UK - >200 HE institutions V KENYA – ca 35 HE institutions STUDENT/LECTURE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Infrastructure, facilities, personnel Do they exist? YES they do. How can this be strengthened? Role of M.H.E, individual institutions, teachers and all of us

5. From a great past to a greater future Skills & Knowledge transfer to Kenya RETURNING RESIDENTWHILE AT DIASPORA TAKE UP A JOB Exercise your skills SELF-EMPLOYED Entrepreneurship CONSULTATION Formal v informal ROLE MODEL COLLABORATE WITH THOSE IN KENYA EXPORT SKILLS TO KENYA SOLVE PROBLEMS AFFECTING KENYA SKILLS BANK EGERTON UNIVERSITY V SURREY UNIVERSITY ITSKILLS4RURAL KENYA IMPACT OVERSEAS (DVP) WORLD FOOD SECURITY AWARD THE POWER OF MANY BRAINS

6. From a great past to a greater future Recommendations Skills acquisition and knowledge ACCESS TO INTERNET -GOOGLING -VIRTUAL TEACHING -DATABASES

7. From a great past to a greater future Questions & Answer Session First the White House… Next ???