THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ACCOUNTANTS ACT, LAWS OF KENYA)
THE 32ND ECONOMIC SYMPOSIUM
Theme: Leveraging on Technology & Innovation for Economic Growth
DATE: 21st – 23rd February 2024
VENUE: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, Thika Rd, Nairobi
TIME: 09:00am-03:30pm
OVERVIEW
African policymakers are currently facing a complex macroeconomic policy landscape that requires navigating multiple trade-offs. Specifically, monetary policy needs to tamper the inflationary pressure caused by supply shocks without impeding economic recovery. Fiscal policy faces the urge to manage debt sustainability along with protecting the most vulnerable. Furthermore, African countries need to harness the power of science, technology, and innovation to push economic growth to the next level and escape the middle-income trap. This will require revamping the nexus between educational policies, research & development, innovation, and economic policies, taking the shape of modern industrial policies that serve development through clear roadmaps and transparent objectives.
In addition, as Africa remains the continent that is most threatened by climate change and chronic food insecurity, science and technological innovation has the potential to improve energy transition, and increase food production, making it a vital area of focus for promoting sustainable economic growth.
The Kenya Economic growth remains modest, owing to heightened headwinds, including slower global growth and domestic interest-rate increases. We expect growth to accelerate in 2024-27, supported by structural reforms. However, a current-account deficit and a large external debt stock could expose Kenya to balance-of-payments stresses, if access to external financing continues to deteriorate.
It is against this background that the Institute has organized a three-day economic symposium. The Symposium will focus on the following topical areas:
1. Kenya’s macro-economic environment:
• Economic Projections
• BETA Agenda – Hits & misses so far
2. Expenditure priorities: Addressing the Health and Education Sectors Challenges and Priorities
3. Current Tax Policies and their impact in economic development
4. Incentivizing Manufacturing and MSMEs as engines for Economic Growth
5. Managing the Interest, Exchange Rate & Inflation dynamics in Kenya
6. Affordable Housing: Unlocking Liquidity
7. Accountants’ contribution to Economic Development in Kenya
TARGET AUDIENCE
This seminar is not limited to the accountancy profession only, staff from other units are highly encouraged to attend.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Members of ICPAK and those from other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD units upon successfully attending all conference sessions.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
| Category | Charges | Virtual |
| Associate Members | Kes 40,000 per Delegate | Kes, 15,000 |
| Full Members | Kes. 45,000 per Delegate | Kes, 15,000 |
| Non-Member | Kes. 50,000 per Delegate | Kes, 15,000 |
Note: Delegates are required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Seminar charges cater for training fee, training materials, certificate and meals during the event.
ONLINE BOOKING:
We call on Conference participants to note that booking is available only online at www.icpak.com/events.
Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for training sessions is MANDATORY. This is available either online at www.icpak.com/events or on the ICPAK Live – A smart phone-based application that is available from google store.
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AUTHORITY (NITA) REIMBURSEMENT:
The Institute is registered as a trainer with the National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke)
Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 100, or via email to Andrew Kavoo at andrew.kavoo@icpak.com, or Brenda Imali at brenda.imali@icpak.com, or Fredrick Otwori at fredrick.otwori@icpak.com with a copy to marketing@icpak.com.
We encourage members to regularly visit our website https://www.icpak.com for updates.
