Policy Briefs: Recent submissions
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Policy Brief No. 01 of 2024/2025 on Enhancing Productivity for Sustained Economic Growth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2024, themed “Enhancing Productivity for Sustained Inclusive Growth.” The country has recorded a recovery in economic performance since 2020, when the economy ... -
Policy Brief No. 11 of 2023-2024 on Promoting Efficient Utilization of Resources in Adult and Continuing Education Centres in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Education plays an important role in driving social and economic development, making it vital to ensure that investments in this sector yield optimal returns. Quality education is a major determinant of sustainable d ... -
Policy Brief No. 02 of 2023-2024 on Income Shocks and Household Coping Mechanisms: Implications for the Welfare of Children in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Most countries, Kenya included, have been faced with multiple economic turbulence since the onset of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic could be subdued, the Russian invasion ... -
Policy Brief No. 26 of 2023-2024 on Addressing Digital Credit Burden in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Digital credit1 has expanded in popularity in the past ten years following the growth of financial access, from 40 per cent in 2009 to 84 per cent in 2021.2 The credit ratio also significantly increased from 50 ... -
Policy Brief No. 06 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Welfare through Beef Production and Marketing in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Beef cattle make up 76 per cent of Kenya’s total cattle population, with 87 per cent of them concentrated in ASALs.2 This underscores the importance of beef production as a livelihood strategy in ASAL counties. Moreover, the ... -
Policy Brief No. 09 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Production and Market Access for Honey Producers in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Honey production in Kenya holds a great promise of improving the livelihood of honey producers. It has a huge potential specifically in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya, characterized by dry weather conducive ... -
Policy Brief No. 12 of 2023-2024 on A Green Revolution in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: The Fertilizer Solution
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The agricultural sector is the leading contributor to Gross Domestic Product in Kenya. It contributed 20.9 per cent, 22.6 per cent, 22.4 per cent and 21.2 per cent to GDP in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively.1 Fertilizer ... -
Policy Brief No. 18 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Kisumu City
(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. 01 of 2023-2024 on Cost of Living and the Role of Markets
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2023, themed ‘Cost of Living and the Role of Markets’. As the economy started recovery from the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic, it was hit by a prolonged ... -
Policy Brief No. 16 of 2023-2024 on Empirical Review of Youth Employment Policies and their Impact in Kenya
(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. 07 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Utilization of External Business Financing in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Access to finance is essential in fostering business growth, and enhancing access to financial markets is crucial in supporting and expanding entrepreneurial activities beyond mere subsistence levels. One of the ... -
Policy Brief No. 10 of 2023-2024 on Pioneering Livestock Management through Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: Insights from Botswana
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya stand at the focal point of agricultural challenges and economic opportunities. Livestock, a mainstay of these regions, plays a key role in driving economic growth and ensuring ... -
Policy Brief No. 21 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Nakuru City
(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 ... -
Policy Brief No. 27 of 2023-2024 on Greening Education for Accelerated Climate Action by African Youth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Climate literacy supports the development of learners’ capacities to understand causes and the magnitude of climate change risks, equips them with skills and knowledge for improved climate mitigation and adaptation ... -
Policy Brief No. 25 of 2023-2024 on Building Resilience for Youth Climate Mobility in Africa
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The movement or displacement of people, communities, or populations due to adverse weatherrelated events such as floods, prolonged droughts, rising sea levels, and increased prevalence of invasive species (Boas, 2021; ... -
Policy Brief No. 26 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Youth Inclusion and Representation in Climate Action in Africa
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)As the world continues to experience varying dynamics of the climate change crisis, youth exclusion and underrepresentation in significant decisions on climate change has emerged as a concern for three main reasons. Firstly, ... -
Policy Brief No. 23 of 2023-2024 on Harnessing Inclusive Climate Finance for Youth Empowerment at COP28
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The urgency of addressing climate change has become increasingly evident, and global efforts, as epitomized by the Conference of the Parties (COP), play a pivotal role. COP28 presents a crucial opportunity to ... -
Policy Brief No. 24 of 2023-2024 on Decarbonizing the Transport Sector in Africa: Urgent Action and Proposals for Climate Action
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Africa has a unique opportunity to recalibrate its transportation strategies and set the continent on a trajectory towards a sustainable and decarbonized transport future. The global transport sector accounts for a ... -
Policy Brief No. 17 of 2023-2024 on Promoting ASAL Counties as Prime Destinations for Tourists in Kenya
(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. 08 of 2023-2024 on Advancing Kenya’s Digital Literacy Initiatives in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)In the 21st century, digital literacy has become a fundamental skill for individual empowerment, economic progress, and societal development. Technology’s rapid advancement has transformed how we communicate, work, and ...
