Development of a business process outsourcing industry in Kenya : critical success factors; policy brief
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2009
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School of Computing and Informatics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KE
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The research indicated that Kenya (and Africa in general) is viewed as a country with challenged infrastructure, poor work culture and constraining socioeconomic environment. However, Kenya has a high chance of being a favorable outsourcing destination if correct measures are put in place. This policy brief outlines key strengths, including a highly skilled and competitive labour pool, neutral English accent, and strategic location as a regional hub for communication and finance. Critical success factors could include policy priority given to IT Business Process Outsourcing sector, in dedicated economic zones that spur growth, as well as cyber security training and awareness policies.
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The study was conducted in collaboration with the Kenya BPO and Contact Centre Society (KBPOCCS) and the Kenya ICT Board
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INCENTIVES, FOREIGN INVESTMENT, BUSINESS SERVICES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENABLED SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT CREATION, KENYA