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Computer Software Industry in Kenya
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| Title: |
Computer Software Industry in Kenya: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
| Date
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
156 |
| ISBN: |
0741826313 |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 Evaluating Kenya
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Kenya
2 COMPUTER SOFTWARE INDUSTRY
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 LATENT DEMAND: ASPECTS OF INTEREST
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospect
2.2.3 Statistical Data
2.3 ACCESSIBILITY: THE STRUCTURE OF COMPETITION
2.3.1 Third Country Import
2.3.2 Local Production
2.3.3 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key factors
2.4.1 Trade Promotion Opportunities
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Import Climate
2.4.4 Financing
2.5 key Contacts
2.5.1 Government Issues
2.5.2 Private Sector
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN KENYA
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Kenya
3.2.1 Economic Policy
3.2.2 Monetary Policy
3.2.3 Finance
3.2.4 Transport Policy and Planning
3.2.5 Foreign Exchange Policies and Reserves
3.2.6 Grain Sector Reform
3.2.7 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.8 Dynamic Markets
3.2.9 Tourism
3.2.10 Energy/Power Generation
3.2.11 Manufacturing
3.2.12 Agriculture
3.2.13 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.14 Trade Deficit Risks
3.2.15 Infrastructure Development
3.2.16 Airports
3.2.17 Seaports
3.2.18 Road Network
3.2.19 Railway
3.2.20 Pipeline
3.2.21 Telecommunications
3.2.22 Electricity
3.2.23 Water and Sewerage
3.2.24 Banking and Finance
3.2.25 Other Infrastructure Development
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN KENYA
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Kenya
4.2.1 The Kenyan Banking System
4.2.2 Exchange Control Risks
4.2.3 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.4 Financing Export Strategies
4.2.5 Export Financing Options
4.2.6 Industrial Development Bank (IDB)
4.2.7 Industrial And Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC)
4.2.8 Development Finance Company Of Kenya (DFCK)
4.2.9 East African Development Bank (EADB)
4.2.10 Kenya Industrial Estates LTD. (KIE)
4.2.11 Kenya Equity Management LTD. (KEM)
4.2.12 The Africa Growth Fund (AGF)
4.2.13 International Finance Corporation (IFC)
4.2.14 African Project Development Facility (APDF)
4.2.15 Industrial Promotion Services LTD. (IPS)
4.2.16 Economic Development for Equatorial and Southern Africa (EDESA)
4.2.17 The Acacia Fund Limited (AFL)
4.2.18 European Development Banks
4.2.19 Project Financing
4.2.20 Import/Export Regulation Risks
4.2.21 Trade Barriers/Tariffs and Import Taxes
4.2.22 Valuations on Imports
4.2.23 Import Licenses
4.2.24 Controls on Exports
4.2.25 Documentation Required for Trade
4.2.26 Entering Temporary Imports
4.2.27 Labeling/Marking Requirements
4.2.28 Restrictions on Imports
4.2.29 Standards
4.2.30 Free Trade Zone Options
4.2.31 Additional Trade Issues
4.2.32 Adherence to Free Trade Agreements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN KENYA
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Kenya
5.4.1 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.2 Private Property Risks
5.4.3 Property Rights Risks
5.4.4 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.5 Regulatory Risks
5.4.6 Corruption
5.4.7 The Local Labor Market
5.4.8 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.9 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.10 Expropriation Risks
5.4.11 Dispute Settlement
5.4.12 Political Violence Risks
5.4.13 Bilateral Investment Agreements
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN KENYA
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Kenya
6.2.1 Marketing Strategies
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN KENYA
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Kenya
7.2.1 Unionization in Kenya
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Kenya
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Kenya
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Kenya
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Kenya
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN KENYA
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Kenya
8.4 Political Issues in Kenya
8.4.1 Commercial Environment
8.4.2 Major Business Opportunities
8.4.3 Government
8.4.4 Legislature
8.4.5 Political Parties
8.4.6 Elections
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN KENYA
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Kenya
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Kenya
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Kenya
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN KENYA
10.1 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Kenya
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Kenya
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Kenya
10.2.3 Religion in Kenya
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Kenya
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 People
11.1.2 History
11.1.3 Government
11.1.4 Political Conditions
11.1.5 Economy
11.1.6 Foreign Relations
11.2 Business Customs in Kenya
11.2.1 Local Business Practices
11.2.2 Holidays
11.2.3 Business Infrastructure
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