Discussion Papers: Recent submissions
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Discussion Paper No. 265 of 2021 on The Influence of Pedagogy on Self Efficacy of University Students in Kenya Across Gender
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)The early stages of developing entrepreneurs are important in shaping their attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, confidence and capacity. However, these stages are gender-sensitive due to the social-cultural, contextual and ... -
Discussion Paper No. 270 of 2021 on The Effect of E-Government on Government Effectiveness and Control of Corruption among UN Member Countries
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)E-government has been implemented by various countries with the aim to improve public sector efficiency through better service delivery, increased accountability and improved interaction between the government, citizens and ... -
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 260 of 2021 on Status of Children in Kenya: Linking Budgets to Performance Outcomes
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Childhood is a critical period for the development of both social and human capital and forms a firm foundation for preparing inclusive and sustainable societies. It is estimated that 40 per cent of the world population ... -
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. 269 of 2021 on Analysis of the Housing Status and Access to Basic Infrastructure in Nairobi City County: Disparities and Level of Deprivation
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Access to basic infrastructure is a key constituent and a prerequisite for affordable housing. Nairobi City County accounts for the highest affordable housing deficit in the country, with roughly 60 per cent of residents ... -
Discussion Paper No. 264 of 2021 on Assessment of Factors Influencing Participation in Domestic Trade by Female- and Male-Owned Firms in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)This paper sought to assess how firm-specific factors—size, regulatory factors— tax obligation, licensing requirements, and registration requirements, support factors—access to credit, piped water, electricity, mobile ... -
Discussion Paper No. 261 of 2021 on Gender and Health: An Assessment of the Burden of Gender-Based Violence on Health and Implications for Attainment of Universal Healthcare in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Gender-based violence (GBV) is defined as a harmful act directed at an individual on the basis of gender. In Kenya, a report by the National Gender Equality Commission indicates that approximately 39 per cent of women ... -
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. 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. 262 of 2021 on Gendered Access to Energy and Water and its Implications on Well-being in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)Gendered access to water and energy is an important factor in determining outcomes and opportunities in households. This paper sought to measure gender differences in access to water and energy and examine how this affects ... -
Discussion Paper No. 234 of 2020 on Youth Employment in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020-12)The challenge of creating jobs for the youth is at the core of the development agenda in Kenya. This agenda has been driven by the youth bulge that the country is experiencing which calls for adoption of targeted initiatives ... -
Discussion Paper No. 230 of 2020 on Assessing the Employment Creation Potential of the Tea Sector in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020-11)The objective of this study is to map the tea value chain in Kenya, identify constraints that hinder the growth of the tea sector, determine employment creation potential of the tea sector, and finally determine sectoral ... -
Discussion Paper No. 218 of 2020 on Households Coping Mechanisms and Resilience to the Impacts of Droughts and Floods in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)The frequency and severity of droughts and floods hazards are projected to increase with climate change. Households are affected through various mechanisms including income and asset losses that translate to other undesirable ... -
Discussion Paper No. 237 of 2021 on Policing Reforms to Enhance Security in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Policing reforms gathered steam after the 2007/2008 post-election violence during which many Kenyans lost their lives and had their property running into millions of shillings destroyed. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 sets ... -
Discussion Paper No. 232 of 2020 on Exploring Kenya Dairy Industry for Job Creation for the Youth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)This study is based on the value chain approach to assess key constraints to growth of the dairy industry in Kenya, to explore the current job creation potential of the industry and to assess its labour skills requirements ... -
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. 233 of 2020 on Contribution of Fisheries to Job Creation Among the Youth in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)Kenya has about 13.7 million youth accounting for 35.4 per cent of the total population and constitutes 60 per cent of the total labour force of which 10 per cent are directly participating in the agricultural sector. ... -
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. 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 ...
