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Discussion Paper No. 252 of 2021 on Appraisal of Kenya’s Excisable Goods Management System: A Case of Cigarettes and Cigars Excise Revenues
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The Government of Kenya introduced the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) in November 2013, which is a form of Track and Trace Systems (TTSs) for excisable goods, including cigarettes and cigars. This study appraised ... -
Discussion Paper No. 253 of 2021 on Constraints and Opportunities in the Cotton-Textile-Apparel Subsector in Kenya: A Value Chain Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The cotton-textile-apparel value chain in Kenya is prioritized for job and wealth creation in the "Big Four" agenda given it is highly labour-intensive. The subsector has, however, performed below expectations, since it ... -
Discussion Paper No. 259 of 2021 on Financing Models for Affordable and Adequate Housing in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The study investigates the symbiosis between housing financing and housing sector performance by using household and counties. It establishes that, at county level, uptake of housing loans are inelastic to changes in ... -
Discussion Paper No. 255 of 2021 on Gender Wage Differentials between Public and Private Sectors in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)An aspect of gender wage gap that is often neglected is the wage differentials between the public sector and the private sector. Cognizant of the fact that the Kenyan labour market is segregated into public and private ... -
Discussion Paper No. 257 of 2021 on An Assessment of Kenya’s Regulatory Framework on Growth of Wholesale and Retail Firms
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The growth of wholesale and retail trade is significant in the development process and was identified as a contributor to the achievement of Vision 2030 through job creation. Its growth has been declining over the years ... -
Discussion Paper No. 271 of 2021 on The Nexus Between Innovation Gap and Firm Ownership in Kenya: A Gender Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)This paper sought to explore the gender gap in innovation among firms in Kenya. The study’s objective was to determine the extent of the gender innovation gap for male-owned and female-owned firms, and the factors ... -
Discussion Paper No. 272 of 2021 on The Effect of Drought Early Warning Systems on Vulnerability of Kenyans Living in the ASALs: A Before and After Analysis Using Interrupted Time Series
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Kenya has about 80 per cent of its land mass falling within the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), therefore largely prone to drought events. Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) has been incorporated in Kenya’s ... -
Discussion Paper No. 273 of 2021 on Assessing the Efficiency of National Innovation Systems in Selected African Countries
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Innovation systems in African countries are largely characterized by low levels of science and technological activities, reliance on government or foreign donor funding, and weak industry linkages. Several efforts have ... -
Discussion Paper No. 275 of 2021 on Effect of Innovation on Employment Among Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Statistics available at the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics provide evidence that Kenya is struggling with high unemployment rates, an occurrence that is likely to be aggravated by an expanding labor force as a ... -
Discussion Paper No. 278 of 2021 on Factors Influencing Services Firms' Investment in Research and Development in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Research and development (R&D) refers to creative works done to increase knowledge and make new applications using the acquired knowledge. R&D is a vital input to innovation, which plays a critical role in a firm’s ... -
Discussion Paper No. 277 of 2021 on The Interplay Between Intellectual Property Rights and Total Factor Productivity in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Kenya is an innovation-driven country powered by knowledge, creativity, and technology, each of which is fundamentally supported by intellectual property (IP) and intellectual property rights (IPRs) protections. This ... -
Discussion Paper No. 274 of 2021 on Effects of Finance Sources on Innovation Activities in Manufacturing Sector in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Innovation in the manufacturing sector is influenced by several factors, including the source of finance. In Kenya, financing of innovation activities has been lacking due to limited financial systems and market to ... -
Discussion Paper No. 276 of 2021 on Assessment of Institutional Structures Governing Science Technology and Innovation in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) are key for economic transformation of a country and, as such, institutions are necessary for development and promotion of ST&I. Kenya has thus focused on institutional frameworks ... -
Discussion Paper No. 279 of 2021 on The Effect of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills on Youth Employment in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)The choice of the employment sector is influenced by several individuals’ characteristics, among them the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. In this study, the paper seeks to determine the ... -
Discussion Paper No. 251 of 2021 on Determinants of Manufacturing Firms’ Research and Development Investments in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Research and Development (R&D) investment underpins firm innovation and productivity, providing opportunities for low- and middle-income countries to converge to high income countries. Recognizing these developmental ... -
Discussion Paper No. 254 of 2021 on Enhancing Entrepreneurship in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Kenya has a growing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector, which contributes greatly to employment but unproportionately to output. While MSMEs in Kenya have the potential of spurring investment, promoting ... -
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 ... -
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 money ... -
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. 270 of 2021 on The Effect of E-Government on Government Effectiveness and Control of Corruption among UN Member Countries
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)E-government has been implemented by various countries with the aim to improve public sector efficiency through better service delivery, increased accountability and improved interaction between the government, citizens and ...
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