About IID – Institute of Industrial Development
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    About Us

    OUR STORY

    Tools to live sustainably, Creation of more jobs, Industry linkage, Skilled workforce in technology and engineering, Training in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Automation training, Raising green entrepreneurs, Tools to make work easier, Training in Renewable Energy, Youth Empowerment.

    This is INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (IID)

    The Problem

    Youths are Africa’s most prominent resource. Africa’s youth populace is quickly developing and expected to increase to about 830 million by 2050 (Africa Development Bank, 2016). If properly harnessed, this increase in the working age population could lead to an increased productivity and a great potential in achieving transformation and sustainable development across the continent. Today, most youths in Africa do not have stable economic opportunities. . The problem is not just unemployment but underemployment, which peaks at just over half of youth in the labor force in African countries.

    The Solution

    The aim of Engineering and Technology Against Poverty in Africa (IID) Strategy 2022-2025 is to create 3000 jobs and reach over 15000 Africans by equipping youths with hands-on technical skills in engineering and technology thereby driving inclusive economic growth across the continent and helping them to realize their full economic potential. The expected long-term outcomes are increased innovative solutions and an expanded economic opportunity for African youth, thereby leading to an improvement in other areas of their lives.

    We have two main objectives of achieving these;

    Equipping African youths with technical and soft skills that match the engineering and technology labour market needs thereby addressing supply challenges in human capital development.

    Fostering better connections between employers and young Africans addressing industry linkage challenges and as well develop their entrepreneurship skills to create more jobs.

    Mission

    We empower youth through access to advanced STEM education, practical technological training, and entrepreneurial resources for personal development and community transformation

    Vision

    To be the catalyst institution driving Africa's transformation through innovative STEM education and technological empowerment of the youth.

    Our Purpose

    Bridging the Skills Gap, Driving Innovation, Transforming Africa

    Our Values

    B - Bridging

    We bridge the gap between education and employment for young people.

    U - Understanding

    We focus on comprehensive understanding and application of STEM concepts to drive entrepreneurship.

    I - Innovation

    We foster a culture of creativity and technological advancement.

    L - Leadership

    We develop leadership skills to drive positive change.

    D - Development

    We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our participants

    Our Values

    Respect

    We recognize the diversity of our society and we are committed to creating an inclusive enabling environment where every individual feels welcomed, supported and valued to fully participate.

    Accountability

    We diligently demonstrate truthfulness and transparency in all our dealings.

    Innovation

    We recognize the genius and innate innovative skills in everyone, which we bring out by fostering experimenting and iterating on their ideas. We believe those ideas will translate into better solutions, when provided with the right opportunities.

    Synergy

    We have an environment that promotes strategic partnership and teamwork to make a great impact through shared goals.

    Excellence

    We are result-oriented, dedicated and willing to deliver the highest standards in our operations.

    We will;

    Be the Innovator

    Develop and prove evidence based replicable breakthrough solutions for problems leading to lack of innovation among African youths by facilitating their critical thinking

    Develop and prove evidence based replicable breakthrough solutions for problems leading to lack of innovation among African youths by facilitating their critical thinking

    Be the Voice

    Advocate and campaign for better policies and practice that support productive activities, decent job creation, innovation and promotion of STEM education activities.

    Advocate and campaign for better policies and practice that support productive activities, decent job creation, innovation and promotion of STEM education activities.

    Build Partnerships

    Collaborate with stakeholders in various sectors and civil society organization, communities, educational institutions, governments and the private sector to share knowledge, influence others and b...

    Collaborate with stakeholders in various sectors and civil society organization, communities, educational institutions, governments and the private sector to share knowledge, influence others and b...

    Achieve Results at Scale

    Support effective implementation of best practices programmes and policies in STEM to promote sustainable economic growth and decent work for all, and minimizing poverty at all cost.

    Support effective implementation of best practices programmes and policies in STEM to promote sustainable economic growth and decent work for all, and minimizing poverty at all cost.