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Overall the paper is well written. Kindly incorporate the changes and corrections in the final
assignment.
Assignment Two
"Analyzing the economic pillar involves understanding its role in broader frameworks
necessitating steady GDP (what is GDP) growth while ensuring benefits are equitably distributed
across society. Job creation is crucial for reducing poverty and maintaining social stability,
advancement are key drivers of economic development, requiring investments in R&D and
shocks, aligning with the Economic Pillar's goals of balanced advancement, environmental
protection, and social inclusion within growth and development strategies." (you are using
citation given the use of the quotation marks, apply the rules, indicate the source)
Through cost-cutting measures, better product quality, and resource-use optimization, the
Economic Pillar seeks to increase productivity and competitiveness. For long-term growth and
resistance to external shocks, the economy must be diversified among numerous industries such
as manufacturing, services, and technology, hence lowering reliance on certain exports or sector
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By tackling economic and opportunity disparities, advancing gender equality, and advancing
social protection, the Economic Pillar places a high priority on inclusivity. It also highlights
Important economic metrics, such GDP and GDP growth rate, are necessary to assess the
state of the economy. Sustainable GDP growth reflects the objectives of the Economic Pillar and
is defined as rising output, income, and employment opportunities. The unemployment rate is the
number of unemployed people who are actively looking for work. The Economic Pillar seeks to
lower unemployment and create jobs. Investment, trade, industrial, monetary, and fiscal policies
The economy can be divided into three main sectors: manufacturing, services, and
agriculture. We'll in academic writing we do not use first or second person, use third person. This
paper evaluates each sector's contributions to overall economic growth and development by
Sector of Agriculture:
Strengths
subsistence.
iii. Provides chances for generating money through exporting agricultural goods.
Weaknesses
i. Susceptible to adverse weather patterns, vermin, and natural calamities, all of which
reduce yield.
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ii. Frequently typified by low productivity as a result of restricted access to contemporary
iii. Efficiency is hampered by a lack of infrastructure, such as storage facilities and irrigation
systems.
Opportunities
ii. Diversification into products with added value and high-value crops.
Threats
ii. Sustainability faces long-term difficulties from climate change and land degradation.
iii. Domestic output may be harmed by competition from less expensive imports.
i. Agriculture still plays a critical role in providing food security and a living standard
for many economies, even though its GDP share has decreased.
ii. Increased incomes, rural development, and a decrease in poverty can result from
Manufacturing Industry
Strengths
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Weaknesses
i. Production costs may rise if foreign machinery and materials are used.
transit restrictions.
iii. Growth potential may be limited by a lack of financial resources and supportive
legislation.
Opportunities
i. Manufacturing with an export focus might take advantage of the world market and open
up new avenues.
ii. Specialization and competitiveness are opportunities provided by integration into global
value chains.
Threats
iii. Supply chain disruptions, as observed in times of crisis like the covid-19 epidemic.
Sector of Services
Strengths
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i. Active and diversified, with a wide range of subsectors including information
ii. Frequently more scalable and less resource-intensive than industry and
agriculture.
iii. Can draw in foreign capital and provide substantial export revenue in sectors like
Weaknesses
skills.
ii. Certain service industries face bureaucratic obstacles and regulatory constraints.
Opportunities
i. The expansion of e-commerce and the digital economy offers fresh chances for
iii. Creation of infrastructure and financial services to enable inclusive growth and
financial inclusion.
Threats
automation.
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ii. Certain service industries are impacted by policy uncertainty and changes in
regulations.
iii. Pandemics and geopolitical unrest are examples of external shocks that might
digitization.
ii. It helps the economy become more resilient, diverse, and focused on higher-
value industries.
exacerbate the gap between inland and coastal, urban and rural areas.By focusing
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References
references
Government of Kenya. (2007). Kenya Vision 2030: A Globally Competitive and Prosperous
Kenya. Retrieved from [link].
World Bank. (2021). Kenya Economic Update: Securing Growth for Kenya’s
Youth. Retrieved from [link].
African Development Bank. (2019). Kenya Country Strategy Paper 2018-2022.
Retrieved from [link].
United Nations Development Programme. (2020). Kenya Vision 2030: An Audit
of Performance and Gaps. Retrieved from [link].
Ministry of Planning, National Development, and Vision 2030. (2023). Kenya
Vision 2030 Mid-Term Review Report. Retrieved from [link].
(Note: The references are not actual links but placeholders for the sources used in
the analysis.)
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