An export-led growth for Kenya : where is the niche?
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2019-05
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This study details the degree and extent of economic complexity in Kenya, including the country’s product space, and provides policy options to enable Kenya to move from low to high productivity. It identifies and examines constraints such as the high cost of doing business; the lack of access to finance; inadequate infrastructural support; skills deficiencies; trade in counterfeit products; and stringent product licensing requirements. Of the sectors considered for analysis, most were affected by supply side constraints resulting from poor production techniques. Concerted efforts are needed to upgrade workers’ skills and competencies in the production process.
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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, COMPETITIVENESS, EXPORT ORIENTED INDUSTRIES, MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION FACTORS, ECONOMIC GROWTH, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRADE FACILITATION, KENYA, SOUTH OF SAHARA