International trade negotiations approaches: the case of Kenya, 1963 - 2012
Abstract
International trade continues to be a central area of concern for academicians, policy makers and
general citizenry of the world. This activity has been practiced the world over since ancient times
and has seen most developments that have happened shaped and driven by the need to prosper in
this field. The purpose of this study was to evaluate Kenyan case study with a special interest on
international trade negotiations which are critical to international trade. Theoretically, the study
was guided by Realism theory and Theory of Negotiations where the former has been very
central in the study of International Relations and the latter has been critical in analyzing
interactions in International Relations. The major findings of the study indicated that Kenya has
not been able to benefit maximumly from international trade negotiations despite various efforts.
The study recommended that the government needs to invest in perfecting the international trade
negotiations mechanisms to improve the various strengths and also stem the weaknesses evident.
Publisher
University of Nairobi