Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2005 on Development of Micro and Small Enterprises for Wealth and Employment Creation for Poverty Reduction

Abstract

The Vision of the Policy Statement is to promote a strong Kenyan economy into which the l'.1SEs are effectively integrated arid' able 'to make significant contribution in the production of goods and services. Thus, the overall goal of this policy framework is to develop a vibrant MSE sector capable of promoting the creationn of a durable, decent and productive employment opportunities; stimulating economic growth; reducing economic disparities; strengthening linkages between firms; diversifying the domestic production structures and industrial. base, leveling the playing field between MSE & and the larger 'enterprises; improving MSE. This Sessional Paper. provides a policy framework that will support research and developmement to boost. MSE access· to appropriate technologies, encourage innovation and promote product design, development and quality control. It therefore provides a poljcy framework, which when effectively implemented should enable MSEs to increase their share of both export and domestic markets through increased linkages with the large enterprises. MSEs will, in this regard, play a more significant role in contributing to the national goal of wealth and employment creation, and the vision of making Kenya an industrialized country.