Kenya - Globalisation is good Flashcards
What limits Kenya?
Oppressive and systematic government
How many people still live in poverty?
1/3
How many people still work on the land?
1/2
What is the issue of property rights in Kenya?
Government owns land and has never given people property rights
What is Kibera?
Shanty town on edge of capital, Nairobi
What happened in December 2002?
New president
What business is booming in Kenya?
Mobile phone industry - people can’t afford expensive landlines so use the phone instead
Clothes industry is also booming
How does Nike benefit the local area?
Free/subsidised meals as well as training programs
What are the 2 products that wealthy countries don’t place high tariffs on?
Vegetables and flowers (Kenya is the leading exporter of flowers to Europe)
Why are local farmers suffering?
People can access cheap wheat from Europe
Why can’t Kenya grow?
No one can build business - government only gives licences for money and also raised taxes on clothing industry meaning the door to globalisation is closed
