The political economy of development in Kenya

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The political economy of development in Kenya

Kempe Ronald Hope, Sr

Continuum, c2012

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Kenya is a country of geopolitical and economic importance in East Africa. It shares borders with unstable states such as Somalia and Sudan while being a hub for trade, communication, finance, and transportation across the region. Although relatively stable since its independence in 1963, the country still faces poverty, inequality, and corruption. In addition, the contested election of 2007 led to severe ethnic strife that tested its political stability, leading to a new constitution in 2010. This unique survey by a leading expert on the region provides a critical analysis of the socio-economic development in Kenya from a political economy perspective. It highlights Kenya's transition from being a centralized state to having a clear separation of powers and analyzes key issues such as economic growth, urbanization, corruption, and reform. The book identifies Kenya's key socio-development problems and offers solutions to improve both governance and economic performance, making it an essential resource to researchers, academics, and policy makers working on development issues and African politics.

Table of Contents

  • List of Figures and Tables
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • Preface
  • 1. Economic Performance and Socio-Economic Trends
  • Sector Performance
  • Population, Labor, and Employment
  • Poverty/Inequality and HIV/AIDS
  • External Trade
  • Public Finance
  • Savings and Investment
  • Conclusions
  • 2. Urbanization and Urban Growth
  • Urbanization Trends
  • Drivers of Urbanization
  • Consequences of Rapid Urbanization
  • Managing Rapid Urbanization
  • Conclusions
  • 3. The Informal Economy
  • The Nature of Kenya's Informal Economy
  • Benefits of the Informal Economy
  • Some Disbenefits of the Informal Economy
  • Conclusions
  • 4. Corruption and Development
  • Why Corruption Persists: Causes
  • Corruption, Development and Governance: Consequences
  • Tackling the Corruption Epidemic: Control
  • Towards More Effective Control: Key Lessons and Recommendations
  • Conclusions
  • 5. Decentralization and Local Governance
  • Local Government Structure in Kenya
  • Kenya's Potential Benefits from Devolved Government
  • Implementing Decentralization/Devolution
  • Conclusions
  • 6. Public Sector Management and Reform
  • Public Sector Reform and Transformation
  • Performance Contracting as a Performance Management Tool
  • Conclusions
  • 7. Sustaining Growth and Development: Some Aspects of Policy
  • Savings Mobilization
  • Private Enterprise-Led Growth and Industrialization
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Engaging the Youth: Empowerment, Education, and Employment
  • State Capability, Good Governance, and the Rule of Law
  • Conclusions
  • 8. Bringing in the Future: Beyond 2012
  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
  • The Justice System
  • Devolution
  • Parliament
  • Conclusions.

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