As the founding member of both the EAC and COMESA, two economic blocs accounting for approximately 145m and 400m people, respectively, Kenya has historically played an important role in politics and integration efforts in the region. As part of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States (ACP), exports from Kenya benefit from a range...
Kenya’s political system rests heavily on the executive branch of the government, with the president holding significant influence on the configuration and operation of the state. The 2010 constitutional reform has ushered in a number of reforms that have been widely regarded as a positive step towards a more equitable political system....
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ETIQUETTE: Work meetings begin with an exchange of greetings and a handshake. As is common throughout the region, personal relationships and networking are crucial for business interactions, and it is common to open a meeting by engaging in a casual discussion about health, family and travel. The...
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Tax reform is a critical issue for Trinidad and Tobago, as the island nation struggles with ineffective collection and does not raise enough revenue to cover government expenditure. Statistics compiled by the OECD found that T&T collected tax revenue worth 22.9% of GDP in 2016, an amount in line with the 22.7% average of 25 Latin American...
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