Information Africa Organization (IAO)
Who We Are
Information Africa Organization (IAO) was registered in September 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. We enable access to, use of, and sharing of knowledge and information through structured knowledge services, improving livelihoods and institutional performance.
Our work spans Knowledge Management, Archives & Records Management, Libraries, and Resource Centres, supporting individuals, institutions, and communities to harness knowledge as a development resource.
Accredited as an observer to the UN Environment Governing Body, IAO focuses on youth capacity building in ICTs and Knowledge Management to enhance employability and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Objectives & Areas
Areas of Information Dissemination
- Environmental Science and Climate Change
- Emerging Trends in Information and Knowledge Management
- Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
- Knowledge Management theory and practice
Specific Objectives
- Community-Based Knowledge Centres: Agriculture, Healthcare, Business management, Higher education
- Library Development & Transformation: New libraries, modernizing existing services, future-ready alignment
- Library Automation & Repositories: KOHA implementation, institutional repositories, improved access
- Information Literacy & Youth Empowerment: ICT skills, career support, employability
- Knowledge Sharing Platforms: Design, targeted repackaging, cross-institution dissemination
- Records & Archival Management: Organizing, classifying, disposal, and long-term preservation
Conferences & Workshops
Conferences
1st Regional Conference on Knowledge Management (RCKM)
18–20 Nov 2015 | Boma Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Theme: Knowledge Management and Innovation: Transforming Africa through Knowledge
Attended by ~30 participants from Namibia, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other African countries.
Workshops
Continuous workshops since July 2014 in collaboration with SMR International, training staff from:
- Moi University
- USIU–Africa
- KEFRI
- KMFRI
- KPLC
- CMA
- ICRAF
- University of Eldoret
- Egerton University
- Kisii University – Eldoret Campus
Partnerships & Clients
Partnerships
- WHO / EVIPNet / IDS – Training of Trainers
- INASP – Science Communication Workshop
- WHO / EVIPNet – Parliamentary Staff Training
Major Clients
Academic Institutions: Umma University, Egerton University, University of Eldoret, Kisii University – Eldoret Campus, Moi University, USIU–Africa, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University, Kibabii University
Organizations: KEFRI, KEBS, Youth Fund, CMA, Water Resource Management Board, ICDC, ICRAF, County Assembly of Mombasa, KPLC, KMFRI, Financial Sector Deepening Programme – Uganda
Resource Centres
- Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF)
- Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF)
- Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE)
- Hargeisa Cultural Centre Library, Somaliland