Discussion Papers: Recent submissions
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Discussion Paper No 290 of 2022 on Enhancing the Competitiveness of Kenya’s Livestock Products in the African Continental Free Trade Area: Revealed Comparative Advantage
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)This study examines how Kenya can enhance its trading opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market, focusing on livestock products. The analysis assesses Kenya's relative competitiveness and ... -
Discussion Paper No 283 of 2022 on Assessing the Implementation of Marine Fisheries' Programmes under the Blue Economy Platform
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The Discussion Paper No 283 of 2022 evaluates the implementation of Blue Economy initiatives in Kenya, focusing on the MTP III 2018-2022 and the 2018 Sustainable Blue Economy conference commitments for marine fisheries. ... -
Discussion Paper No 284 of 2022 Review of the Film Industry in Kenya: A Value Chain Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The Discussion Paper No 284 of 2022 examines the policy, legal, and institutional framework of the film industry in Kenya, aiming to identify gaps and learn from the existing system. The analysis employs a value chain ... -
Discussion Paper No 289 of 2022 on Tracking Economic Transformation for Sustainable Development in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Monitoring economic transformation is crucial for tracking the implementation of economic reform measures. This study aims to establish a framework for monitoring economic transformation in Kenya, with the goal of promoting ... -
Discussion Paper No 258 of 2022 on The Role of Infrastructure Utilization and Connectivity on Economic Performance in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)This study examines the relationship between infrastructure and economic performance in Kenya. Using infrastructure-led theory, the study analyzes the impact of infrastructure connectivity and utilization on agriculture, ... -
Discussion Paper No 297 of 2022 on Drivers of Firms’ Innovation in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Innovation is recognized in the Kenya Vision 2030 as an enabler of economic growth and development. The vision envisages a knowledge-driven economic growth with application of innovation to enhance efficiency and raise ... -
Discussion Paper No 293 of 2022 on Access to Maize Retail Markets and the Impacts of Rural Road Infrastructure in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Market access, influenced by transport infrastructure, plays a crucial role in promoting food security, productivity, income changes, and food price stability. Addressing food scarcity and high prices is vital for developmental ... -
Discussion Paper No 298 of 2022 on Enhancing Household Savings Behaviour through Mobile Money Fintech Innovation
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Savings are important for households and the sustainability of the economy. They reflect on the ability of a household to cope with cyclical incomes. This study analyses the factors that determine mobile money savings ... -
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 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 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 292 of 2021 on Investing in the Youth to Realize Demographic Dividends in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The Discussion Paper No. 292 of 2021 on Investing in the Youth to Realize Demographic Dividends in Kenya utilized cross-sectional data from the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey 2015/16 to analyze the determinants ... -
Discussion Paper No 286 of 2022 on Effect of External Public Debt on Private Investments in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Efficient and modern infrastructure is crucial for economic transformation in Kenya, creating a favorable business environment and income-generating opportunities for private investors. To finance key public infrastructure ... -
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. 275 of 2021 on Effect of Innovation on Employment Among Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Statistics available at the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics provide evidence that Kenya is struggling with high unemployment rates, an occurrence that is likely to be aggravated by an expanding labor force as a ... -
Discussion Paper No. 278 of 2021 on Factors Influencing Services Firms' Investment in Research and Development in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Research and development (R&D) refers to creative works done to increase knowledge and make new applications using the acquired knowledge. R&D is a vital input to innovation, which plays a critical role in a firm’s ... -
Discussion Paper No. 277 of 2021 on The Interplay Between Intellectual Property Rights and Total Factor Productivity in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Kenya is an innovation-driven country powered by knowledge, creativity, and technology, each of which is fundamentally supported by intellectual property (IP) and intellectual property rights (IPRs) protections. This ... -
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. 279 of 2021 on The Effect of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills on Youth Employment in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)The choice of the employment sector is influenced by several individuals’ characteristics, among them the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. In this study, the paper seeks to determine the ... -
Discussion Paper No. 273 of 2021 on Assessing the Efficiency of National Innovation Systems in Selected African Countries
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Innovation systems in African countries are largely characterized by low levels of science and technological activities, reliance on government or foreign donor funding, and weak industry linkages. Several efforts have ... -
Discussion Paper No. 274 of 2021 on Effects of Finance Sources on Innovation Activities in Manufacturing Sector in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)Innovation in the manufacturing sector is influenced by several factors, including the source of finance. In Kenya, financing of innovation activities has been lacking due to limited financial systems and market to ...