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Discussion Paper No. 311 of 2023 on Analyzing Technical Efficiency of Adult and Continuing Education Centres in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
The study assesses the technical efficiency levels within Kenya's Adult and
Continuing Education Centres (ACEs) and explores the determinants influencing
their efficiencies. Utilizing data from the Directorate of Adult ...
Discussion Paper No. 313 of 2023 on Role of Beef Production and Marketing in Enhancing Welfare of the Communities in Arid and Semi- Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
The beef sector plays a significant role in the livelihoods of communities in
Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Despite the importance of beef
production, ASAL communities continue to experience high poverty ...
Discussion Paper No. 296 of 2022 on Determinants of Maize Prices in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
White maize is the main staple food in the diet of over 85 per cent of the population in Kenya. It is the cheapest source of calories among the cereal grains, making
up about 65 per cent of the total food calories consumed ...
Discussion Paper No. 312 of 2023 on Application of Radio-Frequency Identification Technology in Livestock Management in Botswana: Lessons for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
In Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), livestock management is a pivotal
aspect of sustenance and livelihood for the locals. Recognizing the significance of
efficient livestock management, this study delved into ...
Discussion Paper No. 318 of 2023 on Assessing the Contributions of NGOs in Promoting Development in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya: Case of Garissa County
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are non-profit entities that are not
affiliated with any government or political party and therefore, distinct from
both the state and private enterprises. The NGO sector in Kenya ...
Discussion Paper No. 309 of 2023 on Leveraging on Adoption of Fertilizer to Boost Small-scale Crop Farming Productivity in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Adoption of fertilizer technology is an important avenue for increasing
agricultural productivity and improving the living standards of farmers
in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya. The main objective of
the ...
Discussion Paper No. 314 of 2023 on Pivoting Digital Inclusion to Unlock Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: An ICT Composite Index Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Digital inclusion is an essential aspect of the development of any country.
Digital inclusion means ensuring that all individuals and communities who
may be marginalized or underserved have access to and can effectively ...
Discussion Paper No. 316 of 2023 on An Assessment of the Effect of Devolution on the Healthcare Service Delivery in ASAL Counties of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Kenya ushered a devolved system of governance in 2013 leading to the
formulation of two levels of governance, one national government and 47 county
governments 27 of which are classified as ASALs. A total of 14 functions ...
Discussion Paper No. 315 of 2023 on Drivers of Honey Production and Commercialization in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Honey production and commercialization is a key source of income for households
in ASAL regions of Kenya where other forms of agriculture are limited due to
climatic conditions. Beekeeping is important for the economy; ...
Discussion Paper No 268 of 2022 on Analysis of Motor Vehicle Industry Value Chain in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
The motor vehicle industry value chain in Kenya is a key focus for employment generation and the growth of the manufacturing sector, aligning with the Third Medium-Term Plan (MTP) of the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Sessional ...