Using firm-level data from two selected African countries, we examine whether firm-level investment in physical capital is a possible channel through which less productive firms gain entry into export markets. Our findings reveal that non-exporters…
Can the digital economy help to alleviate the problem of inequality and forge more inclusive growth or will it exacerbate divisions as time goes by, to the detriment of those countries (including South Africa, India and Brazil) that have among the…
Digital technology has significantly changed the speed of operation in the economy. The Internet and digital devices are a driver of economic growth. This article analyzes the Russian digital economy and society in the context of comparison with EU…
Over the years, public debt has been an important source of funding the growth and development projects for developing countries. As a result, public debt size in these countries has risen substantially over the past decades. In particular, sub-…
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…
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…
Dr. Joy Kiiry presented on the Enterprise Development, Role of SMES, Support to SMES, Challenges and Solutions to Challenges.
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…
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…
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…