A research proposal submitted to the Department of Agricultural Economics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Nairobi 2017 DECLARATION AND APPROVAL DECLARATION This proposal is my original work and has not been presented for examination in this or any other university for the award of a degree Gichungi Hannah Mumbi Signature……………………………………………………………………..Date……………………………………….. APPROVAL: This proposal has been submitted for examination with our approval as supervisors: Dr. Patrick Irungu (Department of Agricultural Economics , University of Nairobi) Signature………………………………….. Date……………………………………….. Dr. John Busienei (Department of Agricultural Economics , University of Nairobi) Signature………………………………….. Date……………………………………….. Dr. Beatrice Muriithi (Social Science and Impact Assessment Unit, ICIPE, Nairobi) Signature ……………………… Date……………………………. ABSTRACT In Kenya, women represent a tremendous productive resource in the agricultural sector, which contributes 26% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). More than 80% of farmers in this country are women. Reaching a point of gender equality and empowering women in agriculture is therefore crucial for agricultural development and food security. However, the role…
Environmental issues in china Introduction An environmental issue in china affects the country’s human health and biophysical environment. Increase industrialization and laxity in ecological oversight are the leading cause of these problems. These problems have been acknowledged, and various responses have been made, therefore resulting in remarkable improvement by the Chinese government. But, the reactions have mainly been blamed as inadequate (Olson, 2000).in the past, a lot has been happening regarding citizens’ activism against the government of china’s decisions that are viewed as environmentally damaging. Furthermore, the work of non-governmental forces, such as environmental lawyers, journalists, and others, has been severely affected due to the limited conduct of china’s governments’ undemocratic regime in regards to environmental policies. This paper is highlighting factors affecting china’s environmental issues. Environmental Issues in China Consumptions of areas greater than the areas used as farmland by desertification have remained a problem in china. Although land pollution has been dealt with in some areas, it is still spreading at a highly alarming rate over the years, as approximately 30% of the entire country’s surface…
How Andrew Chung and his 1955 Capital are Planning to Take Over Chinese Markets After leaving Kholsa Ventures where he made a name for himself as a top-notch business leader, Andrew Chung is now shaking the business world with his new firm, 1955 Capital. He started this new business entity in 2015 with its headquarters in San Francisco. During his five-year stint at Kholsa, this celebrated business leader has led numerous investments in the energy and technology sectors. In addition to this, Chung took advantage of his fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese to help more than ten companies set root in the Chinese markets. Armed with his new venture capital firm, he hopes to leverage his experience to bridge the gap between U.S. companies and the Chinese market.. $200 million already raised Recently, Chung announced to the media that he had already raised more than $200 million to be directed towards helping U.S. companies get into the Chinese markets. He went on to say that 1955 Capital will primarily invest the funds in technologies in the…
1955 Capital to Open Chinese Markets for U.S Star-ups The Chinese markets offer a lucrative opportunity for any business that seeks to grow and succeed. Most western companies and especially start-ups, have a challenging time setting up in this market. The entrepreneur and celebrated business leader Andrew Chung and his new venture capital firm, 1955 Capital, is looking to change this. This venture capital firm is based in San Francisco, California, and since its founding in 2015 made major strides towards bridging the gap between American start-ups and the Chinese markets. Accelerating tech commercialization The primary goal of this new venture capital firm is accelerating tech commercialization. Andrew Chung has so far raised more than $200 million which he intends to invest in start-ups to speed up their tech commercialization. This celebrated business leader revealed that with this new fund, his company would target companies that are less than three years to commercialization. The primary target technologies for this firm will be in the food, agriculture, health, education and energy sectors.. Previously, Chung worked at Kholsa…
second language acquisition and factors that affect second language acquisition This section elaborates on the definition of second language acquisition and factors that affect second language acquisition, and the key factors include age, aptitude, interference of first language, individual variations, routine and patterns, attitude, intelligence, motivation, personality. Some factors are prevailing, while other factors are termed as to be equal, but they all relay contribution to the failure or success of the second language acquisition. Definition of Second Language Acquisition SLA Acquisition can also be termed as learning. However, acquisition, on the other hand, can be applied to relay different meanings and applications, such as second language acquisition. The process in which an individual learns another language is sometimes known as acquisition instead of learning. In addition, acquisition is the unconscious learning of a language in the most natural form, and mostly it does not depend on language teaching. Also, learning can be termed as a conscious study process through formal instruction, such as classroom language learning. According to Jack Richard85 el al. (1995). The second language acquisition is the…
In what ways does GDP overstate income within a nation Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be termed as one of the most widely used measures of the production or output of any economy. It can be summed up as the total value of the services and goods that are produced within the borders of a given country for a specified period. This can be monthly, quarterly, or also annually. The value obtained is used to determine the net income of each citizen of the nation by dividing through by the entire population. This number can either be higher or lower than the actual income of the common citizen. This gives birth to the idea of overstatement and understatement of the income of a country (Benford et al, 2016). Overstatement occurs when the determined income is more than the actual income that a citizen receives. This can be affected by the inclusions that are made during the calculation of the GDP of the country. A country might have a high GDP while the income of the common citizen is very low.…
EU Influence in Strategic Decisions in the Banking Sector The banking sector is a regulated industry in the globe. Major governments encourage the deregulation and liberation of the banking industry at Euro and global levels (Caporale, Rault & Sova 2015). The EU instituted the European Central Bank (ECB), and the European Banking Authority (EBA) tasked to establish a single supervisory framework for the banking industry. According to Balcerzak, Kliestik, Streimikiene, and Smrcka (2017), the EBA implements a standard set of rules to create a transparent, efficient, and stable market for EU financial products. The establishment of the EBA and ECB influences the organizational management, structure, and strategic decisions made by financial institutions across the EU. According to Chortareas, Girardone, and Ventouri (2012), regulatory agencies develop and implement rules for all banking organizations. The core strategies influenced by the EU include company reporting and auditing, payment services, and risk management (De Grauwe 2013). Additionally, EBA and ECB oversee the banking unions, insurance, pensions, and consumer financial services. The EU maintains key banking services legislation that guides and regulates the banking sector…
economic analysis explaining price fluctuations of Rubber in Singapore/ Malaysia between 2013 and 2018 Malaysia is the world-leading exporter and producer of natural rubber. The country also has the largest consumption of the natural rubber. The prices of natural rubber have been fluctuating widely between 2013 and 2018. The paper attempts to explain the prices fluctuations; this can be attributed to various variables such as demand and supply, inflation rates, currency exchange rates and crude oil price. The demand has an effect of increasing or decreasing the price; excess demand leads to an increase in price while a shortage of demand leads to a decrease in demand. A rise in production leads to a decrease in price. Increase in inflation rate leads to an increase in price. Exchange rates can either increase or decrease price. Crude oil price affects the production of synthetic rubber. Changes in demand and Supply D1 Supply The demand for rubber both domestically and internationally affects the price of natural rubber. Generally, the increase in demand leads to an increase in price and decrease in demand…
Literature review: nature, impact, and challenges of dairy industries 2.1 Introduction This chapter contains an analysis relevant to the literature of the study. It entails the nature, impact, and challenges of dairy industries, especially in rural development. 2.2 Empirical review of literature Agriculture plays a significant role in rural landscapes, which is the basis of rural development. Agro industries thrive in rural areas which are founded on agricultural economic activities as an aspect of rural development. Dairy industries are a significant contributor to rural development in Githunguri Sub County in Kiambu County. The dairy industry is one of the most significant contributors to GDP through processing industries. Dairy industry activities contribute to 14% of GDP and 3% annual growth in the economy. The rural areas are the sources of raw materials that are used in agro-industries. Dairy industries involve the use of technology-based equipment during the collection, storage, and cooling activities. It is a sustainable and suitable technology which have been efficient in moving industrial activities from traditional to automated systems. As part of industrialization, the dairy industry is…
Analysis of The Life Confessions of Joseph-Johnson Green Joseph-Johnson Green was born in the state of Massachusetts during the slavery era in America. His parents were not married, and his mother was white while his father was a black man. However, he associates with his father due to his color even though he takes up his mother’s maiden name, Green. He narrates that he started stealing at an early age of twelve years, and this becomes a problematic habit of stopping because even as an adult, he is still a thief. Thus, his criminal activities lead to his persecution. He even serves in the American army during the Revolutionary war against the British but again steals a few shillings. The life confessions of Joseph-Johnson Green tell the story of how the issue of race played a role in shaping his life towards a life of crime from an early. Similar to the lives and life experiences of most black people in America during the eighteenth century, racism and discrimination were a massive part of their lives. Joseph-Johnson Green is a…