Report for advisory service mission to Kenya on the development of programmes and operational aspects of the African institute for higher technical training and research: Nairobi (Kenya) 16 - 23 June 1988

Abstract

The African Institute for Higher Technical Training and Research has had a sad and chequered history since its inception. Its problems which are well-known include low membership, limited payment of assessed contributions and lack of staff. Above all it has never had the right leadership to lift it from its current situation and imbue it with a new sense of direction. The leadership has lacked vision and is constantly obssessed with issues other than the long term goals and objectives of the Institute, It seems very unlikely that much would be achieved in the next two years without attitudinal changes should the staff members agree to accept the new two year fixed term contracts. Indeed, the Director General made it clear at the close of the meeting that he was dissatisfied with the decision relating to the renewal of his contract for a period of two years only instead of four. One is not sure whether he would give of his best should he decide to stay on.