The Effects of Regional Economic Integration on Industrial Growth Case Study: Diversey Kenya Limited

Abstract

This research report is about Regional Economic integration and its relevance to

Industrial growth. The problem identified was that despite the renewed talks on reviving

the East African trade bloc, firms have continued to operate within nation boundaries and

have therefore not enjoyed to the optimal level, the benefits affiliated to mass production.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the role that REI has played towards the growth

of industries in East Africa and the world at large.

The research used analytical and exploratory research designs purposely to obtain

qualitative data. Literature was obtained from various secondary sources including text

books, journals, news papers, company reports, and the internet, on the major variables of

the study in line with the research objectives.

Findings indicate that firms are mainly constrained by internal factors like ownership and

management. External factors like poor government support through elimination of cross

border trade barriers and competition from similar industries also exist. It was also

identified that REI has played a great role in facilitating industrial growth through

financial and non-financial support programmes.