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Discussion Paper No. 13 of 2002 on Human Capital Externalities and Returns to Education in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)This study has used micro data to analyse the effect of human capital externality on earnings and returns to education. The parameters of the earnings function are estimated using the ordinary least squares method. The ... -
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. 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. 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 ... -
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 139 of 2012 on Effects of Minimum Wage on Gendered Employment in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2012)This study utilizes time series data to analyze the effects of minimum wage on females and males in formal employment in Kenya. Time series data from 1973 to 2009 is analyzed for long run and short run effects of minimum ... -
Discussion Paper No. 14 of 2002 on the Decline in Primary School Enrolment in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)Since independence in 1963, Kenya has invested substantial resources in education. For almost three successive decades, these investments and other government policies led to impressive gains in educational access at all ... -
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. 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. 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. 143 of 2013 on Institutional and Policy Framework Necessary for Harnessing Diaspora Remittances in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)Many countries, Kenya included, are aware of the developmental potential the diaspora can offer to their countries of origin, especially through their remittances. This study sought to explore the extent to which Kenya ... -
Discussion Paper No. 144 of 2013 on Determinants of Private Car Ownership in Kenyan Households
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)In Kenya, policies in the transport sector largely support motorized transport at the expense of Non-Motorized and Intermediate Modes of Transport (NMIMT). These policies, together with the absence of vehicle retirement ... -
Discussion Paper No. 145 of 2013 on Determinants of Performance of Public Irrigation Schemes in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)Ensuring adequate and nutritional access to food for a growing population is a major concern globally. In Kenya, the national development blueprint Vision 2030 and the Agriculture Sector Development Support Programme ... -
Discussion Paper No. 146 of 2013 on Cost Efficiency and Scale Economies of Kenya's Water Service Providers
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)Kenya has adopted Integrated Water Resources Management and instituted water sector reforms, which have led to commercialization of water supply and sanitation (WSS) services to enhance sustainability in the management of ... -
Discussion Paper No. 148 of 2013 on Sustainability of Current Account Deficits in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)The Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by the year 2030. Its competitiveness depends on, among others, the performance of its current ... -
Discussion Paper No. 149 of 2013 on Diplomacy and Exports: The Case of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)Diplomatic representation structures aim at achieving several goals, among them, increasing export volumes and foreign direct investment (FDI). These structures within the Kenyan context include embassies, career ...