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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. 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 ...
Discussion Paper No. 271 of 2021 on The Nexus Between Innovation Gap and Firm Ownership in Kenya: A Gender Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
This paper sought to explore the gender gap in innovation among firms in Kenya.
The study’s objective was to determine the extent of the gender innovation gap
for male-owned and female-owned firms, and the factors ...
Discussion Paper No. 252 of 2021 on Appraisal of Kenya’s Excisable Goods Management System: A Case of Cigarettes and Cigars Excise Revenues
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
The Government of Kenya introduced the Excisable Goods Management System
(EGMS) in November 2013, which is a form of Track and Trace Systems (TTSs)
for excisable goods, including cigarettes and cigars. This study appraised ...
Discussion Paper No. 257 of 2021 on An Assessment of Kenya’s Regulatory Framework on Growth of Wholesale and Retail Firms
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
The growth of wholesale and retail trade is significant in the development process
and was identified as a contributor to the achievement of Vision 2030 through
job creation. Its growth has been declining over the years ...
Discussion Paper No. 251 of 2021 on Determinants of Manufacturing Firms’ Research and Development Investments in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
Research and Development (R&D) investment underpins firm innovation and
productivity, providing opportunities for low- and middle-income countries to
converge to high income countries. Recognizing these developmental ...