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Impact of nontariff measures on firms in Tunisia

14 May 2019

This paper analyzes the effect of nontariff measures (NTMs) on firms in Tunisia. It draws a precise picture of NTMs’ effects on firms’ imports. We use firm‐level data to take into account firm heterogeneity. We explore the impact of NTMs on small vs. medi ...

Ecommerce and digitization of the Kenyan economy

11 May 2019

Dr. Kate Litondo from the University of Nairobi gave a presentation on ecommerce and digitization, covering the following objectives: Disruptive technologies of digitization in Kenya The Kenyan government digitization initiatives The benefits and challeng ...

The Case of Science Technology Innovation Policies in Kenya

11 May 2019

Prof. Timothy Mwololo Waema gave a presentation on the 41st UNCTAD course on key issues on the international economic agenda. The presentation covered the following topics: National innovation system & ecosystem Vision 2030 & STI vision and missio ...

Enterprise development: SMEs and export-led growth as the main engine of economic development

11 May 2019

Dr. Joy Kiiry presented on the Enterprise Development, Role of SMES, Support to SMES, Challenges and Solutions to Challenges. Author(s): Dr. Joy Mueni Kiiru Yes Kenya Enterprise development- Joy Kiiru.pptx Author(s): Dr. Joy Mueni Kiiru Download 3 April 2 ...

ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS STRATEGICALLY: THE CASE OF KENYA

11 May 2019

Mr. Daniel Abala gave a presentation on how to attract FDI in Keny. His presentation, covered the following points: Evolution of FDI’s in Kenya Challenges to FDI inflows into Kenya Kenya’s strategic response to FDI Inflow challenges Kenya’s FDI policies: ...

Trade Facilitation in Africa

11 May 2019

Dr. Mary Mbithi delivered a presentation on Trade Faciliation in Africa in the 41st Regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda. The discussion covered: Regional experiences and transport facilitation in Africa Kenya’s Trade Facilit ...

Kenya’s Experience in Economic Development

11 May 2019

Prof. Tabitha Kiriti-Nganga delivered a presentation on 41st regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda. The presentation covered: Kenya’s experience in economic development Attempts at diversifying its economic productive base Mai ...

Trade in Ideas Training Workshop

11 May 2019

11, 2019 and was delivered by Dr Eskil Ulberg, senior research scholar ... university professionals, ministries professionals, researchers from The Research Council (TRC) and innovation stakeholders from various organizations ...

Dynamic Trade Policy in Small Island Developing States

8 April 2019

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have common economic challenges and are faced with high costs for energy, infrastructure, transportation, trade logistics and public administration. These challenges are increasingly under-girded by new concerns, such ...

Mapping Actions in the Cultural Sector Processes and Challenges, CATALYST- Harmonising Actions in the Caribbean Creative Ecology

8 April 2019

Panel presenter and moderator, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. The workshop served as a platform to begin much needed discussions on harmonizing activities in the regional cultural sector. In this regard, the initiatives ...

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