Labour and social dimensions of globalization in the commercial a agriculture sector in Kenya

Abstract

This study has taken a critical look into the labour and social dimensions of globalisation in commercial agriculture in Kenya. It first looked into the nature and impact of globalisation. This overview traced the meaning and evolution of globalisation taking into account key characteristics of globalisation. It also reviewed the impact of globalisation on various sectors of the economy and emerged that there are uneven benefits of globalisation across the countries. The various reforms that have been undertaken in the commercial agriculture sector have impacted thee sector negatively in Kenya. There is a lot of insecurity among labour force as a result of globalisation in the sector. International agencies that have tried to enforce equal distribution of benefits have encountered various challenges. The recommendations that have emerged in the study will form a suitable basis for these agencies to make policies that will engender positive growth in the economies especially in the commercial agriculture sector.

This study has taken a critical look into the labour and social dimensions of globalisation in commercial agriculture in Kenya. It first looked into the nature and impact of globalisation. This overview traced the meaning and evolution of globalisation taking into account key characteristics of globalisation. It also reviewed the impact of globalisation on various sectors of the economy and emerged that there are uneven benefits of globalisation across the countries. The various reforms that have been undertaken in the commercial agriculture sector have impacted thee sector negatively in Kenya. There is a lot of insecurity among labour force as a result of globalisation in the sector. International agencies that have tried to enforce equal distribution of benefits have encountered various challenges. The recommendations that have emerged in the study will form a suitable basis for these agencies to make policies that will engender positive growth in the economies especially in the commercial agriculture sector.