Dr Joseph Shivel, an economist and president of Galilee International Management Institute said while Kenya has seen tremendous growth in information, communications and technology (ICT), agriculture still lags behind.
“Statistics show Kenya’s net exports in the past 10 years being negligible. Agriculture practised in the country is mostly subsistence and not mechanised. It is impossible for a country to develop when it is a net importer,” said Dr Shivel.
Dr Shivel was the keynote speaker during the launch of Global Leadership Roundtable, a leadership and networking forum aimed at linking local professionals with counterparts in Israel.
He gave example of Israel which has realised development despite being located in the middle of a desert and without mineral wealth and crude oil. “The fact that Israel does not have fertile land has made it invest heavily in education and research. Today, the country is a top exporter of skilled manpower. Its investment in research is paying off with export of agricultural produce,” said Dr Shivel.
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