Overview
- Act: National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre Act, 2013
- Formed: 2014
- CEO:
The National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre (NPCC) in Kenya was established to promote productivity and enhance competitiveness in various sectors of the economy. Its mandate includes conducting research, offering training programs, and providing consultancy services to improve organizational efficiency. The NPCC also develops productivity policies and frameworks, facilitates knowledge sharing, and collaborates with stakeholders to implement best practices. Through these efforts, NPCC aims to foster a culture of productivity and continuous improvement, contributing to
sustainable economic growth in Kenya.
Functions
- Conduct Research: Undertakes research to identify productivity trends and challenges within different industries.
- Policy Development: Develops and recommends national productivity policies and frameworks to guide sectoral productivity improvements.
- Training Programs: Offers training and capacity-building programs aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge related to productivity.
- Consultancy Services: Provides consultancy to organizations on best practices in productivity management and organizational efficiency.
- Benchmarking: Facilitates benchmarking studies to compare productivity performance across sectors and regions.
- Public Awareness: Promotes awareness of the importance of productivity and competitiveness through campaigns and events.
- Collaboration: Works with various stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector, and educational institutions, to promote productivity initiatives.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collects and analyzes data on productivity to inform policy and strategic decision-making.
- Implementing Best Practices: Encourages the adoption of best practices and innovative solutions in productivity enhancement.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitors and evaluates the impact of productivity initiatives and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O. Box 40326-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
- National Productivity and Competitiveness Centre
- 2nd Floor, Rattansi House – Moi Avenue
- PR99+85 Nairobi
- info@productivity.go.ke
- +254 20 222 3291 /+254 20 222 3292