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Growing into Regional & International Markets « SME Fest 2017
SME Thought Leaders Forum

Growing into Regional & International Markets


Main Plenary Hall - Tsavo Ballroom| KICC April 7, 2016 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Mr. Julius Korir – Principal Secretary
Mr. Isaac Kwaku Fokuo, Jr.
Delano Kiilu Longwe
Andrew Mutuma
RUTH MWANIKI

Africa is one of the fastest growing regions in the world. Surging demand,a growing middle class and a strong economic outlook is helping drive the demand for many commodities. Many countries have reported that exports to sub-Sahara increased significantly in the past decade. U.S. agricultural exports to sub-Sahara for example increased by more than 50 percent in the past decade.

The East African Economy is estimated to host a population of 153.12 Million people and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of USD 108.98 Billion. With the progressive growth of the East African Community and ease of doing business, the region holds a key export opportunity for SMES.