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COVID-19 DAMPENS KENYA'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AS GOVERNMENT SCALES UP SAFETY NET MEASURES

Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to decelerate substantially in 2020 due to the negative impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Economic growth projection remains highly uncertain and the outcome will hinge on how the pandemic plays out internationally and within Kenya, along with policy actions taken to mitigate the situation.

TRADING FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AGE OF GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN - A PUBLIC LECTURE

University of Nairobi in conjunction with the World Bank brings you a public lecture by Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg - Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, World Bank Group titled: "Trading for Development in Age of Global Value Chain".

This will be held at the Chandaria Center for Performing Arts on Monday, January 20th, 2020, time is 2:00-4:30pm. Note that all guests need to be seated by 1:30pm. See you there! #WDR2020KE