Browsing Discussion Papers by Subject "Economic Development"
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Discussion Paper No 250 of 2020 on Has Kenyan Growth Been Inclusive? Examining Employment Intensity of Sectoral Output
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)Debate has emerged about inclusivity of Kenya’s economic growth with constant concerns on its ability to create adequate employment for the ever-increasing number of job seekers. While it is strongly believed that ... -
Discussion Paper No. 231 of 2020 on Unlocking the Solar Photovoltaic Value Chain Potential for Enhanced Job Creation in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies are emerging as an important factor input in promoting inclusive and sustainable economic development. Particularly, the high job intensity nature of the solar PV industry makes it ... -
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. 73 of 2007 on Microstructure Elements of the Bonds Market in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2007)The importance of market microstructure in determining the success of a bonds market in allocating financial resources depends on the degree to which the microstructure elements have been designed to determine the proper ... -
Discussion Paper No. 82 of 2007 on Estimating the Size of the Underground Economy in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2007)The underground economy comprises economic activities not accounted for in national income statistics and is, therefore, difficult to measure. The difficulty arises because this economy comprises a host of traditional and ... -
Discussion Paper No.216 of 2018 on Labour Demand in Kenya: Sectoral Analysis
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2018)At the core of job creation in an economy is the ability of every sector of the economy (both formal and informal) to grow optimally and create adequate decent jobs for the working population. This study sought to determine ...
