Investment Policy Review - Kenya / United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Series:

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews.

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Policy Reviews

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic and Social Development.

International Trade and Finance.

Kenya.

Local Subjects:

Economic and Social Development.

International Trade and Finance.

Kenya.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations, 2006.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Kenya was a magnet for foreign direct investment in East Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. The Review highlights, however, that the country has underperformed significantly in terms of FDI attraction in the past couple of decades. The reasons include poor or inconsistent economic policies, deteriorating infrastructure and poor growth performance. Rising corruption and insecurity also discouraged FDI throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The Review warns the government on the possible drawbacks of the recently adopted Investment Promotion Act, which introduces minimum capital requirements for FDI entry. Subsequently, the Government has proposed amendments to Parliament to lift these requirements.

Contents:

The investment framework

References

Introduction

Abbreviations

Kenya

Main conclusions and recommendations

Preface

FDI trends and performance

A strategic agenda for FDI

Methodology of international tax comparisons.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

ISBN:

9789211555585

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.