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JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PRACTICE

The Decent Work Agenda in Kenya

Author(s): Brenda L. Geren

Citation: Brenda L. Geren, (2010) "The Decent Work Agenda in Kenya," Journal of Management Policy and Practice, Vol. 11, Iss. 5, pp.133 -138

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

The International Labor Organization (ILO) Decent Work Agenda consists of four elements; employment,

rights, protection and social dialogue. The ILO instituted as its main goal “decent work for all”. This

paper will discuss the development and progress of these goals in the African country of Kenya. Although

Kenya has the largest economy in East Africa with GDP at USD 18 billion, the poor have increased from

3.7 million in 1972-3 to 15 million in the latest data.