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    • Policy Brief No. 89/2021-2022 Public Affairs Index for Trans Nzoia County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring achievements in the delivery of public services at the County level. The PAI helps to identify gaps in public service delivery, to bring out emerging issues for ...
    • Policy Brief No. 9 of 2004 on a Review of Policy Options for Poverty Reduction in Kenya. 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2004)
      Poverty in Kenya is multidimensional and widespread among all socio-economic groups. It manifests itself in deprivation, isolation, alienation, insecurity and despondency. Low-income poverty manifests itself in the form ...
    • Policy Brief No. 9 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Homa Bay County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...
    • Policy Brief No. 90/2021-2022 Public Affairs Index for Turkana County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      Office The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring achievements in the delivery of public services at the County level. The PAI helps to identify gaps in public service delivery, to bring out emerging ...
    • Policy Brief No. 91/2021-2022 Public Affairs Index for Uasin Gishu County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      Office The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring achievements in the delivery of public services at the County level. The PAI helps to identify gaps in public service delivery, to bring out emerging ...
    • Policy Brief No. 92 of 2019-2020 on Assessment of Institutional Structure Governing the Informal Sector in Kenya 

      Mwami Mary and Matwere Mercy (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      Institutions play a key role in determining the economic growth and development of a country. Institutions are important in maintaining the rule of law, promoting development programmes and activities and protecting property ...
    • Policy Brief No. 92/2021-2022 Public Affairs Index for Vihiga County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring achievements in the delivery of public services at the County level. The PAI helps to identify gaps in public service delivery, to bring out emerging issues for ...
    • Policy Brief No. 93 of 2019-2020 on Informal Businesses and Choice of Products' Market in Kenya 

      Njuguna, Evelyne; Kagendo, Purity; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      This policy brief is based on a KIPPRA study that looks at how informal businesses in Kenya choose a product market and factors that influence such choices. Such information is necessary in unblocking the hindrances ...
    • Policy Brief No. 93/2021-2022 Public Affairs Index for Wajir County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring achievements in the delivery of public services at the County level. The PAI helps to identify gaps in public service delivery, to bring out emerging issues for ...
    • Policy Brief No. 94 of 2019-2020 on Closing the Gender Productivity Gap in Kenya's Informal Sector 

      Agwaya, Rodgers; Mairura, Shelvin; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      Advancing gender equality in the labour market is critical to enhancing productivity. Historically, labour market structures have led to unequal distribution of opportunities and resources, leaving women disadvantaged, ...
    • Policy Brief No. 94/2021-2022 Public Affairs Index for West Pokot County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring achievements in the delivery of public services at the County level. The PAI helps to identify gaps in public service delivery, to bring out emerging issues for ...
    • Policy Brief No. 95 of 2019-2020 on Determinants of the Informal Sector in Kenya 

      Malot, Kenneth K.; Shigoli, Protus; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      The informal sector in Kenya is characterized by limited job security, low productivity, low incomes, unskilled apprentices, low absorption of technology, poor working conditions, unfair competition to formal establishments, ...
    • Policy Brief No. 96 of 2019-2020 on Improving Productivity of Informal Manufacturing Enterprises through Better Business Environment 

      Mwiti, Florine; Kimunge, James; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      A favourable business environment makes it easy for both domestic enterprises and multinationals to enter and exit from the markets, provides opportunities for low cost of doing business, increases productivity and ...
    • Policy Brief No. 97 of 2019-2020 on Informal Sector's Response to Shocks: Lessons from Kenya 

      Kyalo, Dennis; Waithaka Isaac; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      The informal sector enterprises are affected by diverse shocks that substantially affect their operations. Most of these shocks tend to have drastic negative impact on the affected enterprises, leading to business closure, ...
    • Policy Brief No. 98 of 2019-2020 on Technology Acquisition and Innovations in Kenya's Informal Sector 

      Nyaware, Brian; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2019)
      The informal sector accounts for about 75 per cent of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The sector is hampered by slow growth rate, lack of finances ...
    • Policy Brief No. 99 of 2019-2020 on Towards Revitalizing the Domestic Skins, Hides and Leather Products in Kenya 

      Christopher Onyango, Phillip Musyoka, Adan Shibia and Nancy Laibuni (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
      The skins, hides and leather industry sector is among the strategic industries that offer an opportunity for Kenya’s economic transformation and sustainable development. According to the Kenya Economic Survey 2018, the ...
    • Policy Brief No.9 of 2020-2021 on Exploiting Job Creation Potential for Youth in the Information and Communication Technologies Sector in Kenya 

      Onsomu, Eldah; Nyabaro, Violet; Munga, Boaz (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a promising emerging sector in transforming the global economy. Digital technologies are opening new possibilities for developing countries to grow and transform to digital ...
    • Policy Brief on Extractive Industries, Political Settlements and Conflict 

      Sturman, Kathryn; Laichena, Joshua; Wang’ombe, Hannah; Kisiangani, Emmanuel; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2016)
      Kenya's oil and gas discoveries have coincided with the devolution of political power and resource distribution under the 2010 Constitution. The mining sector has also expanded during this time with investments in titanium, ...
    • Policy Framework on Nomadic Education in Kenya 2010 

      Ministry of Education (Ministry of Education, 2010)
      The Government emphasizes the importance of partnerships in the provision of holistic service that will ensure the delivery of quality education for all school age children in nomadic communities. The core target of the ...
    • Policy Monitor, Issue 1 No. 1, July-September 2003 on Improving Public Policymaking for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2003)
      The much expected economic recovery has started to pick up albeit at a slower pace than foreseen in the Government's Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment creation for this year. Economic indicators ...