Research Handbook on Development and the Informal Economy


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This Research Handbook on Development and the Informal Economy captures the magnitude of the informal economy for the global labour force. It unravels numerous concepts, definitions and methods of data collection to offer valuable insight into the differences between the informal, non-observed and shadow economies.




Climate Variability and Water Resources Degradation in Kenya


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The report, based on a complex analytical methodology, provides a clear economic rationale for investing in improved water resources development and management in Kenya. It is part of the World Bank's policy dialogue on water resources management reforms and investment planning in Kenya. It focuses on the economic implications of two key factors that make the economy and people of Kenya highly vulnerablethe effects of climate variability and the steady degradation of the nation's water resources. The 1997-2000 El Nio-La Nia episodes cost the country Ksh 290 billion, about 14 percent of GDP.




Failing to Compete


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Despite years of liberalization, African manufacturing is conspicuously unable to compete in the global market. Its exports are minuscule, its response to competition is weak, technical efficiency is low and there are few signs of technological dynamism.




The Political Economy of Development in Kenya


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This critical analysis of sustainable development in post-independence Kenya offers a comprehensive policy framework within the context of the opportunities provided by the 2010 constitution.




Kenya Gazette


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The Kenya Gazette is an official publication of the government of the Republic of Kenya. It contains notices of new legislation, notices required to be published by law or policy as well as other announcements that are published for general public information. It is published every week, usually on Friday, with occasional releases of special or supplementary editions within the week.




Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard)


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The official records of the proceedings of the Legislative Council of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya, the House of Representatives of the Government of Kenya and the National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya.




The use of economic indicators in the evaluation of training projects for informal workers in Kenya


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Master's Thesis from the year 1999 in the subject Economics - Other, grade: A, University of Pavia, language: English, abstract: The importance of the Informal Sector in launching the National Economy in Kenya has been a key issue in the Government Agenda. Supporting training projects for the Jua Kali is expected to foster competitiveness and effectiveness of the labor market as a first step for employment creation. Training activities focus in quality and technological improvements for product development and increasing the capacity of trainees to deal with institutions. In the evaluation of training projects success is measured using indicators on final production and investment lacking data on institutional capacity building. The purpose of this paper is evaluate a training program for Jua Kali using the indicators proposed by the donor, using data from Jua Kali Training Program in Thika funded by EU Micro-Enterprise Support Program Training for associates of the Thika Jua Kali Welfare Association in Kenya.




Globalization and Environmental Reform


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A balanced look at globalization and its potential environmental effects, both destructive and beneficial.




Kenya Gazette


Book Description

The Kenya Gazette is an official publication of the government of the Republic of Kenya. It contains notices of new legislation, notices required to be published by law or policy as well as other announcements that are published for general public information. It is published every week, usually on Friday, with occasional releases of special or supplementary editions within the week.