The political economy of development in Kenya
By: Kempe Ronald Hope, Sr
Publisher: Continuum International Pub. Group
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9781441191212
Subjects: Economic policy; Politics and government; Economic conditions
Description: "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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Economic performance and socio-economic trends; title: Urbanization and urban growth; title: The informal economy; title: Corruption and development; title: Decentralization and local governance; title: Public sector management and reform; title: Sustaining growth and development: some aspects of policy; title: Bringing in the future: beyond 2012.