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Sessional paper No. 10 of 2012 on Kenya Vision 2030
(Ministry of state for Planning, National Developn1ent and Visio11 2030, 2012)Kenya Vision 2030 is the new long-term development blueprint for the country. It is motivatec by a collective aspiration for a better society by the year 2030. The aim of Kenya Vision 2030 is to create "a globally ... -
Sessional Paper No. 04 of 2012 on National Pharmaceutical Policy
(Ministry of Medical Services , Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, 2012)Kenya adopted the first National Drug Policy (KNDP) in 1994, concurrently with the Health Policy Framework (KHPF), to guide much- needed reform on pharmaceuticals. However implementation of the KNDP was severely hampered ... -
Special Paper No. 13 of 2012 on Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness of the Kenyan Economy Through a Cluster Development Strategy
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)The world economy is undergoing rapid change associated with globalization and liberalization, which has increased the need for industrial competitiveness. Kenya ranks low in global competitiveness and compares ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2012 on Integrated National Transport Policy
(Ministry of Transport, 2012)The Government of Kenya recognizes transport sector as one of the critical enablers in achieving Vision 2030. An appropriate Integrated National Transport Policy (INTP) is the prerequisite towards attaining a world ... -
Policy Monitor, Issue 4 No. 2, January-June 2012 on An Assessment of Kenya's Financial Governance
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)I /enya participated in a IK pilot exercise leading I \to the roll out of the African Governance Outlook (AGO), a new flagship report on financial governance in Africa. The report, which is a flagship publication ... -
Policy Monitor, Issue 5 No. 1, July-December 2012 on Addressing Food Price Volatility in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Kenya is a low-income country with a GOP per capita estimated at USS 775. Agriculture is a major economic activity. Currently, one out of every four Kenyans suffers from chronic food insecurity and poor nutrition. ... -
Discussion Paper No.130 of 2012 on Job Search in Developing Countries: Empirical Evidence from Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2012)This study considers empirical evidence concerning job search behaviour of non-working individuals in Kenya. The study uses data from a nationally representative Labour Force Survey and discrete choice models to analyse ... -
Discussion Paper No. 138 of 2012 on A Review of Various Options for Alleviating Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Kenya.
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Human wildlife conflict is a severe and growing problem in today’s world. Unlike other environmental issues, it involves impoverishment of human communities. It is also causing population declines and may lead to ... -
Discussion Paper No. 128 of 2012 on Evaluating the Impact of Road Traffic Congestion Mitigation Measures in Nairobi Metropolitan Region
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Traffic congestion is a major problem in many cities around the world, including the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (NMR). Given the high economic, social and environmental costs incurred on account of road traffic congestion, ... -
Discussion Paper No. 136 of 2012 on Enhancing Formal Access to Water in Kenya: The Non-Revenue Water Management Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Access to safe water is both a necessity for life and a Constitutional right for all citizens in Kenya, despite there being widespread condemnation of unequal access, management, and waste of water. Additionally, there ... -
Discussion Paper No. 129 of 2012 on The Relationship Between Electricity Consumption and Output in Kenya's Manufacturing Sector
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)This study investigates the relationship between electricity consumption and output produced by the manufacturing sector in Kenya, while accounting for fixed investment, employment (labour), and prices of oil and ... -
Discussion Paper No. 141 of 2012 on Patenting in Kenya: Status and Challenges
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Innovation is a key driving force for economic development and competitiveness in the 21st century. Patents provide incentives for innovation, knowledge creation and transfer. The patent system has long been used as a ... -
Discussion Paper No. 135 of 2012 on Demand for Housing in Urban Kenya: The Case of Households in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties.
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)This study sought to understand what influences urban household demand for housing in Kenya, given the persistent inadequacies of housing amidst various policy interventions. Limited understanding of housing demand among ... -
Discussion Paper No. 134 of 2012 on An Analysis of China-Kenya Bilateral Relations on Infrastructure Development
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Chinese activity in Africa is increasing at an exponential rate and Kenya is no exception. As the Kenyan government embraces the “Look East” policy, it has to deploy strategies to ensure that its engagements with China ... -
Discussion Paper No. 137 of 2012 on Violent Victimization in Kenya: Its Nature and Covariates
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Violent victimization among individuals is one of the policy concerns of the Government of Kenya, because it imposes economic, social and physical implications on individuals, society and the country. Establishing a ... -
Discussion Paper No. 132 of 2012 on Is the East African Community Inducing Growth?
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)This study investigates the effects of integration process, trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth of East African Community (EAC) member countries. Using a panel data and a single equation model, ... -
Discussion Paper No. 140 of 2012 on An Evaluation of the Effects of Land Tenure on Land Use in Kenya: Evidence from Bondo, Busia and Siaya Districts
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Land is an important asset for economic, social and cultural development in Kenya. Agriculture is a key sector in the Kenyan economy, which requires optimal and sustainable use of agricultural land available. Insecure ... -
Discussion Paper No. 142 of 2012 on Effects of Financial Literacy on Financial Access in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)This study investigates effects of financial literacy on financial access in Kenya. The FinAccess National Survey 2009 shows that 60 per cent of the adult population in Kenya lacks access to formal financial services ... -
Discussion Paper No. 131 of 2012 on Evaluating Trade and Revenue Effects of the EAC Customs Union in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)This study examines the impact of the EAC customs union on trade, revenue and welfare on the Kenyan economy over the 5-year transitional period. Using a simple partial equilibrium method to measure static effects, the ... -
Discussion Paper No. 133 of 2012 on The Water Poverty Index: A Situational Analysis of Selected Counties in Kenya.
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)Kenya is a water scarce country, and this impacts on the social and economic development goals. This study seeks to develop a Water Poverty Index to assess water resources at the county level. The Water Poverty Index ...
