Browsing by Author "Nyangito, Hezron"
Now showing items 1-7 of 7
-
Discussion Paper No. 15 of 2002 on Land Laws and Land Use in Kenya: Implications for Agricultural Development
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)Land is both a ‘social’ and economic asset. As an economic asset, land works either as a financial tool or production tool. Land as a production tool is essential in production of agricultural goods. At the same time, land ... -
Discussion Paper No. 17 of 2002 on Performance of Kenya's Wheat Industry and Prospects for Regional Trade in Wheat Products
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)Wheat is the second most important food crop in Kenya. Wheat production has however declined over the years due to high production costs, high capital costs, lack of credit for production, and the low level of ... -
Discussion Paper No. 18 of 2002 on Impact of Institutional and Regulatory Frameworks on the Food Crops Subsector in Kenya: 1990-1999
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)This paper focuses on policy, institutional and regulatory reforms in the food crops sub-sector: maize, wheat and rice. Reforms in this subsector were expected to enhance market coordination and control, in addition to ... -
Discussion Paper No. 20 of 2002 on Review of Government Policies for the Promotion of Micro and Smallscale Enterprises
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)The Micro and Smallscale Enterprises' (MSEs) sector in Kenya has grown tremendously over the last two decades despite poor policy conceptualization and implementation in the sector. However, this growth is characterized ... -
Discussion Paper No. 66 of 2007 on Special Products Under WTO Negotiations: The Case for Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2007)There is need to identify agricultural products that may be designated as Special Products (SPs) for the purpose of receiving Special and Differential Treatment (SDT) under World Trade Organization (WTO) provisions. Special ... -
Discussion Paper No. 71 of 2008 on Does Adoption of Improved Maize Varieties Reduce Poverty? Evidence from Laikipia and Suba Districts in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2008)Adoption of technologies that increase farm yields is a prerequisite for poverty alleviation in agrarian societies. However, the link between adoption of improved varieties and poverty reduction is not well understood or ... -
Policy Monitor, Issue 2 No. 4, April 2004-June 2005 on Kenya's Participation in International Trade Negotiations
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2004)Trade negotiations play a key role in increasing international market access for exports. Kenya has pursued global integration through trade with other countries at regional and international level. The main aim in ...
