UNESCO Learning CityLaikipia ConsortiumKenya
A rural but cosmopolitan centre
The city’s main activity is wildlife conservation. Agriculture, livestock rearing, retail and wholesale trade are further important economic activities.
Ms Emily LerosionMayor of Laikipia Consortium
Providing inclusive learning spaces for all
Sustainability and health in Laikipia Consortium
Advancing equity and inclusion
Initiatives are in place to increase awareness of the issues, establish monitoring mechanisms to identify women and girls at risk, and set up moral support hubs, among others.
Ms Emily LerosionMayor of Laikipia Consortium
Promoting decent work and entrepreneurship
Laikipia Consortium’s good practices NIWFESS Framework/IMPReSED
Laikipia Consortium’s good practicesOppida Fund
Laikipia Consortium’s good practices Smart Access
Lifelong learning for all
Hand in hand with other UNESCO learning cities across the globe, it aims at making the promise of lifelong learning for all a reality.
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
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