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Discussion Paper No. 240 of 2020 on Assessing the Sustainability of Fiscal Policy in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Fiscal policy sustainability is key for medium to long-term growth of any economy. Maintaining fiscal sustainability helps create enough fiscal space to mitigate economic shocks. Over the years, fiscal space in Kenya has ... -
Discussion Paper No. 241 of 2020 on Excise Taxation in Kenya: A Situation Analysis
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Excise taxes are an important source of revenue in most developing countries including Kenya. Excise taxes constitute a significant proportion of revenue in Kenya, between 1980 and 2018, excises in Kenya yielded an average ... -
Discussion Paper No. 242 of 2020 on Prerequisites for Enhancing Local Content in the Energy Sector in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)The energy sector is a crucial enabler to economic growth in many countries. Consequently, there are a number of private firms, governments and development partners who are heavily investing huge amounts of money on energy ... -
Discussion Paper No. 243 of 2020 on Effects of Drought and Floods on Infrastructure in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Reliable and efficient infrastructure underpins sustainable economic and social development. However, events associated with climate change, such as droughts and floods, affect the provision of infrastructure. In the ... -
Discussion Paper No. 244 of 2020 on Assessment of Meteorological Drought in Main Climatic Zones of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)This paper presents a spatio-temporal assessment of meteorological drought in four counties of Kenya using Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). Monthly rainfall data from the Climate Hazards group InfraRed Precipitation ... -
Discussion Paper No. 245 of 2020 on Optimization of Public Debt and its Impact on Kenya's Economic Growth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)Kenya’s Vision 2030 aims at achieving and maintaining a sustainable and inclusive annual growth of 10 per cent. To achieve this, the government embarked on expansionary fiscal policy, which involves investing in growth ... -
Discussion Paper No. 246 of 2020 on Access to Agricultural Markets: Gender Considerations Towards Improved Households' Dietary Diversity in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Achieving food and nutritional security by all people at all times is a key development goal at the global, regional and national levels. Gender mainstreaming in food and nutritional policies, programmes and projects is ... -
Discussion paper No. 247 of 2020 on Reducing Health Emergencies of Droughts and Floods in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent and increasingly severe in Kenya, with serious health ramifications. This paper discusses the nature of health risks and effects emanating from droughts and floods in prone ... -
Discussion Paper No. 248 of 2020 on Implications of Drought and Floods on Household Food and Nutrition Security in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)The cycles of drought and floods in Kenya have become shorter and are now 2- 3 years, which has resulted in unprecedented challenges regarding household food and nutrition security, especially in the arid and semi-arid ... -
Discussion Paper No. 25 of 2003 on Agricultural Trade Reforms in Kenya Under the World Trade Organization Framework
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2003)The agricultural sector in Kenya has shown mixed performance with the onset of liberalization of the Kenyan economy. Under liberalization policies of the structural adjustment programs (SAPS), agricultural monopolies ... -
Discussion Paper No. 256 of 2021 on Assessing the Effect of Kenya’s Institutional Framework on Export Trade
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)This study sought to assess the effect of Kenya’s institutional framework in promoting export trade as a channel for long-term growth and economic development as enshrined in the Kenya Vision 2030. Panel data obtained from ... -
Discussion Paper No. 26 of 2003 on Measuring and Analysis Agricultural Productivity in Kenya: a Review of Approaches
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2003)Concern is rising about the performance of the agricultural sector in Kenya given that it is the backbone of the country’s economy. The issue of particular concern is the declining productivity that has been associated ... -
Discussion Paper No. 261 of 2021 on Gender and Health: An Assessment of the Burden of Gender-Based Violence on Health and Implications for Attainment of Universal Healthcare in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Gender-based violence (GBV) is defined as a harmful act directed at an individual on the basis of gender. In Kenya, a report by the National Gender Equality Commission indicates that approximately 39 per cent of women ... -
Discussion Paper No. 262 of 2021 on Gendered Access to Energy and Water and its Implications on Well-being in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Gendered access to water and energy is an important factor in determining outcomes and opportunities in households. This paper sought to measure gender differences in access to water and energy and examine how this affects ... -
Discussion Paper No. 263 of 2020 on Gendered Effects of Government Credit Programmes on Entrepreneurship in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Addressing gender-based disparity in entrepreneurship is of policy importance globally. It does not only correct a social inequality but also enhances productivity and improves development outcomes. While appreciating ... -
Discussion Paper No. 264 of 2021 on Assessment of Factors Influencing Participation in Domestic Trade by Female- and Male-Owned Firms in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)This paper sought to assess how firm-specific factors—size, regulatory factors— tax obligation, licensing requirements, and registration requirements, support factors—access to credit, piped water, electricity, mobile ... -
Discussion Paper No. 265 of 2021 on The Influence of Pedagogy on Self Efficacy of University Students in Kenya Across Gender
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The early stages of developing entrepreneurs are important in shaping their attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, confidence and capacity. However, these stages are gender-sensitive due to the social-cultural, contextual and ... -
Discussion Paper No. 266 of 2021 on Gender-Based Leadership Inequality and Economic Development in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The need to achieve gender-based leadership and reduce the inequality that has existed before cannot be without women’s empowerment. Having female leadership increases equality, since most African countries are ... -
Discussion Paper No. 267 of 2021 on Gender, Access to Agricultural Resources and Food Security in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Food insecurity is a major development challenge in developing countries. In Kenya, the food poverty incidence remains high, as about 1 in every 3 individuals does not meet the minimum daily calorific requirement. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 269 of 2021 on Analysis of the Housing Status and Access to Basic Infrastructure in Nairobi City County: Disparities and Level of Deprivation
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Access to basic infrastructure is a key constituent and a prerequisite for affordable housing. Nairobi City County accounts for the highest affordable housing deficit in the country, with roughly 60 per cent of residents ...
