Bilateral development aid- 2019
Development assistance provided to Kenya in 2019 focused on development of human capital, entrepreneurship and the private sector, and protection of the environment. Initiatives started in previous years were continued.
In 2019, as part of bilateral projects implemented by Polish non-governmental organizations, efforts were undertaken to develop and promote inclusion of children with various degrees of disability in the universal education system. Support for the improvement of professional skills and competences of Kenyan fire-fighting and rescue services was also continued. This year projects also focused on combating the effects of climate change. Inhabitants of Kenyan counties most affected by drought were ensured regular access to water. The level of employment was increased and the effectiveness of work of local farmers improved. Polish Aid projects in 2019 also included efforts to support the development of healthcare, improve living and sanitary conditions in healthcare units, and conduct effective health education and promotion activities.
In 2019, a total of 8 projects were implemented, 5 of which were selected in calls for proposals for non-governmental organisations and 3 were implemented by the Polish Embassy in Nairobi. In addition, Poland assigned more than USD 400,000 to support WFP Kenya efforts to fight malnutrition among children from the Daadab, Kakuma and Kalobeyei refugee camps and Kenya’s desert regions. Costs of educating young Kenyans at Polish universities were covered and another loan tranche was disbursed on the basis of an agreement concluded in 2015 to finance agriculture modernisation projects.
In 2018, the total ODA for Kenya was PLN 15,997,028
