Raichenah, Joyce Gakii (2019) An analysis of the impact of Foreign Policy on Economic Development in Kenya (2013 – 2018). Masters thesis, Hekima University College.
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Abstract
One of the key goals of a state’s foreign policy is economic maximization aimed at attaining economic development. However, despite economic development being a key objective of a state’s foreign policy, many African states lack foreign policy road maps to underpin their economic development interests within the global system. By investigating Kenya’s foreign policy this study seeks to understand the relationship between foreign policy and economic development and in so doing generate knowledge that can be useful to Kenya’s policy makers and academics in crafting foreign policies that are purposeful and effective to engage proactively internationally within a 21st century globalized world. Using a mixed method research design, the research found out that there is indeed a strong relationship between foreign policy and economic development in Kenya. Having a written foreign policy document has acted as a reference point to ensure the country’s objectives are on track. Furthermore Kenya’s diplomacy with regards to bi-lateral and multi-lateral negotiations have had the most positive impact on Kenya’s economic development. Finally, as much as Kenya’s foreign policy is well articulated it can be further fine-tuned to impact Kenya’s economic development by increased funding, boosting public-private partnerships and by strengthening the diaspora function.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions J Political Science > JZ International relations |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email ict.admin@jhia.ac.ke |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Nov 2019 13:25 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2019 13:25 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9604 |
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