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Discussion Paper No. 02 of 2000 on Macro Models of the Kenya Economy: a Review
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2000)
This paper critically reviews the existing Kenyan macroeconomic models,
identifying their strengths and weaknesses. It argues that there are major
weaknesses in the two existing models, MEPM and MELT3,
particularly their ...
Discussion Paper No. 08 of 2001 on Specifying and Estimating Partial Equilibrium Models for Use in Macro Models: a Road Map for the KIPPRA-Treasury Macro Model
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2001)
Formulating research questions and carrying out empirical analysis is not
an easy task. It is particularly difficult for practitioners in government
ministries, who are bogged down with the day-to-day running of the
ministry ...
Discussion Paper No. 06 of 2001 on Beer Taxation in Kenya: an Assessment
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2001)
In Kenya, excise taxes on beer contribute a significant share of government revenue. The government is therefore interested in establishing the optimal excise tax rates for the different types of beer-lager and stout. The ...
Discussion Paper No. 23 of 2002 on Ethnicity, Institutions of Governance and Conflict Avoidance
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)
Post-independence Africa has been marked by numerous ethnic conflicts. These conflicts have adversely impacted on the quality of life and have
greatly undermined the continent's prospects for development. In
addition to ...
Discussion Paper No. 267 of 2021 on Gender, Access to Agricultural Resources and Food Security in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
Food insecurity is a major development challenge in developing countries.
In Kenya, the food poverty incidence remains high, as about 1 in every 3
individuals does not meet the minimum daily calorific requirement. ...
Discussion Paper No. 29 of 2003 on What Defines Liquidity of the Stock Market? The Case of the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2003)
Liquidity of the stock market is vital if the market is to play a significant role in
the development by facilitating mobilisation of long-term capital. During the
revitalisation period, a lot of efforts have been made ...
Discussion Paper No. 92 of 2008 on Assessing Oil Vulnerability: Key Indicators and Policy Options
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2008)
Petroleum products are a key source of commercial energy in Kenya. The
economic impacts offi rst and second oil shocks of the 1970s and current
volatile crude oil prices have pushed supply vulnerability to the top ...
Discussion Paper No. 282 of 2022 on Strengthening the Value System for Economic Transformation in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
Values are important in laying the foundation for economic transformation in
any economy. The study focused on the barrier constraining adherence to uptake
of national values in the country and interventions towards ...
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. 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 ...