| dc.description.abstract | This dissertation has the promotion of sustainable development in Kenya 1
as its main agenda. This would be achieved through the use of a suitable
tax policy on electronic commerce (e-commerce).
In Kenya, development is an exclusive government agenda. Public
involvement in the agenda is missing. Formulation and application of
policy is entirely handled by the government. The Kenyan culture has not
fully appreciated the role of civil society on how it can assist the public
and also in educating the public. As a result, the government suffers from
limited policy input. Policy is usually formulated by groups of civil
servants. This usually anses from reports from retreats and workshops
organized for such purposes. Such reports are never opened for public
and/or expert debate before implementation. The government has not
formulated an accommodating policy to guide its co-operation with civil
society-. The only changes in civil society have only been evident in the last decade.
Several private lobby groups have come to be assertive in articulation of
their' positions to the government. However there is no documented
connection between what they suggest and what the government does.
Further, their contributions are more often than not viewed by the
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government as an intrusion into its domain.
In the above context, it is therefore difficult to lobby for any development
agenda without the government's involvement. Any proposals must, after
formulation, be channeled through government process for them to see the
light of day. This is, of course, unless drastic changes are made in the
manner the government operates. Such proposals must therefore be made
in a manner to identify what the government ought to do. This, however,
does not mean a total ignorance of the role private initiatives should play
in development. It is in this context that the problem that ought to be addressed IS identified. | en |
