Finland–Kenya_relations
Finland–Kenya relations
Bilateral relations
Kenyan–Finnish relations are bilateral relations between Kenya and Finland.
Finland recognised Kenya on December 13, 1963. Both countries established diplomatic relations on June 14, 1965.[citation needed] Finland recognises that Kenya is a key in maintaining regional stability and that Kenya has the largest and most diverse economy in the region.
In 2014 total development assistance stood at €13.9 million.[1]
Through development assistance in Kenya the Finnish govt hopes to achieve:[1]
- A society that accounts for human rights
- Poverty reduction
- Improve management of forest and water resources
To achieve this,
- A Local Cooperation Fund (LCF) has been set up, the fund is granted to NGOs involved in achieving good governance and human rights. A total of €11.6 million has been set to achieve this between 2013 and 2016.
- €24.8 million to develop agriculture in Kenya.
- €21.4 million in 2013–2016 has been reserved to improve management of forest and water resources.[1]
In 2013 trade between Finland and Kenya stood at €35 million. Kenya exported goods worth €17 million to Finland and in turn Finland exported goods worth €18 million.[2] Kenya exported goods consisting of horticultural products, tea and coffee, Finland mainly exported information communication technology and power plant equipment.
In 2014 both countries also signed a double taxation pact to promote trade and investment.[2]
In 2013, 2,000 Finns visited Kenya while the Kenyan community in Finland stands at about 700.[2]
