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    • Policy Brief No. 16 of 2023-2024 on Empirical Review of Youth Employment Policies and their Impact in Kenya 

      Onsomu, Eldah; Ngugi, Rose; Munga, Boaz; Nyabaro, Violet; Sitati, Melap; Oduol, Tom & Wanyama, Sharon (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      Although Kenya has had stable economic growth and a positive economic outlook, there is need for a more inclusive growth process that creates ample job opportunities for its youth. Despite the country’s relatively high ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2006 on the Future of Monetary Policy Regime in Kenya 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2006)
      Monetary policy is one of the key macroeconomic policy tools that are used to influence macroeconomic variables by regulating monetary aggregates and/or terms and availability of credit in the economy. Its implementation ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2007 on Enhancing Private Sector Participation in the Provision of Primary and Secondary Education in Kenya 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2007)
      The growth of private education provision since the 1990s can be associated with various factors, including education policy reforms such as the introduction of cost sharing in 1988, curriculum reform from the 7-4-2-3 ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Kisii County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Kisumu County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2021-2022 on Tapping the Dairy Industry’s Potential to Create Jobs for the Youth in Kenya 

      Nguli, Judith & Kyule, Grace (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      With the bulging unemployment of youth in Kenya, where about 85% are unemployed, the Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes the dairy industry as one of the fundamental industries in generating employment activities especially for ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2022-2023 on External Public Debt Servicing 

      Naikumi, Martha & Machagua, Josphat (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      Prudent external public debt service management is integral in ensuring external debt service does not place an unbearable burden on the current and future generations. It is also pivotal in informing the optimal debt ...

    • Policy Brief No. 17 of 2023-2024 on Promoting ASAL Counties as Prime Destinations for Tourists in Kenya 

      Kimaiyo, Faith & Gatwiri, Winfred (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      Tourism is a critical sector in the country’s economy, contributing to nearly 10.4 per cent of Kenya’s GDP. The share of employment in tourism sector, notably in accommodation and food services sector activities, was ...

    • Policy Brief No. 18 of 2006 on Organizing Urban Road Public Transport in Nairobi City 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2006)
      The prevailing transport system in Nairobi has been largely shaped by population pressure and urban structure. The current profile of urbanization has in turn been shaped by influences of geographical, historical ...

    • Policy Brief No. 18 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Kisumu County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 18 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Kitui County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • Policy Brief No. 18 of 2022-2023 on Combating Digital Piracy in Kenya’s Film Industry 

      Samoei, Kiprono Silas & Akinyi, Brigit Flevian (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      The film industry in Kenya plays a strategic role in the social, economic, and political development of the country. The industry provides a forum for exchanging ideas and engaging in discussions, an important element ...

    • Policy Brief No. 18 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Kisumu City 

      Naikumi, Martha; Njogu, Humphrey & Kaibungá, Betty (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      The Smart and Sustainable Cities Index (SSCI) in Kenya is a comprehensive framework to measure the status of smartness and sustainability across the Kenyan cities. The pursuit of smart and sustainable urban development has ...

    • Policy Brief No. 19 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Kitui County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 19 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Kwale County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • Policy Brief No. 19 of 2022-2023 on Integrating Small and Medium Enterprises into Global Value Chain through Financial Interventions 

      Wafula, Kevin & Abdulahi, Mohamed (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      Kenya is yet to fully tap its potential in positioning itself in the global production network. Primary agriculture and minerals still dominate its share of global trade participation. Firm involvement in grobal ...

    • Policy Brief No. 19 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable City Index for Mombasa City 

      Naikumi, Martha; Njogu, Humphrey & Kaibungá, Betty (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      The Smart and Sustainable Cities Index (SSCI) in Kenya is a comprehensive framework to measure the status of smartness and sustainability across the Kenyan cities. The pursuit of smart and sustainable urban development has ...

    • Policy Brief No. 2 of 2004 on Fiscal Strategies and Poverty in Kenya: Agenda for Reform 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)
      Historically, Kenya’s development policy has combined the objectives of economic growth with equity and poverty reduction. Although there were improvements in social welfare indicators in the late 1980s, these achievements ...

    • Policy Brief No. 2 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Baringo County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor the key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector ...

    • Policy Brief No. 20 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Kwale County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...