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Calestous Juma

Kenyan academic (1953-2017) · Kenya · On the map · Academics · Died at 64

Calestous Juma was a Kenyan scientist and academic, specializing in sustainable development. He was named one of the most influential 100 Africans in 2012, 2013 and 2014 by the New African magazine.

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2017Died15 December 20172006Elder of the Order of the Burning SpearAwardFellow of the African Academy of SciencesAwardFellow of the Royal SocietyAward1953Born9 June 1953

Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society2006
Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences2006
Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear2006

About this person

He was Professor of the Practice of International Development and Faculty Chair of the Innovation for Economic Development Executive Program at Harvard Kennedy School. Juma was Director of the School's Science, Technology and Globalization Project at Harvard Kennedy School as well as the Agricultural Innovation in Africa Project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Country
Kenya
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1953 to 2017 · aged 64