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Discussion Paper No. 240 of 2020 on Assessing the Sustainability of Fiscal Policy in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
Fiscal policy sustainability is key for medium to long-term growth of any economy.
Maintaining fiscal sustainability helps create enough fiscal space to mitigate
economic shocks. Over the years, fiscal space in Kenya has ...
Discussion Paper No. 263 of 2020 on Gendered Effects of Government Credit Programmes on Entrepreneurship in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
Addressing gender-based disparity in entrepreneurship is of policy importance
globally. It does not only correct a social inequality but also enhances productivity
and improves development outcomes. While appreciating ...
Discussion Paper No. 235 of 2020 on Using Motorized Two and Three-Wheeler Transport to Enhance Youth Employment in Kenya: A Descriptive Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
The road transport sector through two- and three-wheeler (TTW) operation,
though informal, has helped fill the youth employment gap. That said, to fully
exploit the employment potential for the youth, it is important to ...
Discussion paper No. 247 of 2020 on Reducing Health Emergencies of Droughts and Floods in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent and increasingly severe in Kenya, with serious health ramifications. This paper discusses the nature of health risks and effects emanating from droughts and floods in prone ...
Discussion Paper No. 236 of 2020 on Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of Droughts and Floods on Key Macroeconomic Variables
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
Adverse weather conditions have become more prevalent all over the world
with devastating impact on economies. In Kenya, weather conditions are
manifested in frequent occurrence of droughts and floods, and while droughts
are ...
Discussion Paper No. 256 of 2021 on Assessing the Effect of Kenya’s Institutional Framework on Export Trade
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
This study sought to assess the effect of Kenya’s institutional framework in
promoting export trade as a channel for long-term growth and economic
development as enshrined in the Kenya Vision 2030. Panel data obtained
from ...
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. 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 ...