Browsing 3. KIPPRA Research Publications by Title
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Data Landscape Report
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2022-08)The Data Landscape Report by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIPFN) provides an overview of the current status of data related to smallholder irrigation and nutrition in Kenya. The report highlights ... -
The determinants of domestic saving in Kenya
(United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research, 2022)The savings–growth nexus is widely acknowledged, both in policy and in the literature. But Kenya’s numerous policy initiatives to encourage savings mobilization are yet to yield the expected outcomes. This paper identifies ... -
Determinants of gendered participation in domestic trade: evidence from Kenya 2023
(Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2023)This paper examines how regulatory, owner-specific, firm-specific and support factors influence participation in domestic trade by Kenyan firms owned by men and women with a view to informing policy action. Data from the ... -
Determinants of manufacturing firms’ Research and Development investments: evidence from Kenya
(Journal of Business and Socioeconomic Development, 2021)This study investigates effects of firm-level, sector-level and business environment factors on manufacturing firms’ Research and Development (R&D) investment decisions in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – Panel Probit ... -
Determinants of micro and small enterprises growth in Kenya
(Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 2017)The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of investment climate and firm-specific variables on the growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya. The paper utilized a cross-section survey data of 2,536 ... -
Discussion Brief Issue No. 02 of 2004 on Impact of Tourism on the Environment in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)Tourism is a leading economic activity in Kenya, being the third largest foreign exchange earner after tea and horticulture. Since 1990, particularly since the second half of the 1990s, Kenya's tourism industry ... -
Discussion Paper No 249 of 2020 on Enhancing Spatial Equity in Location Planning for Affordable Housing: The Case of Nairobi City County
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)The affordable housing programme is being implemented by the Government of Kenya to address housing adequacy challenges in the country. Access to affordable and decent housing is imperative to improving the quality of life ... -
Discussion Paper No 250 of 2020 on Has Kenyan Growth Been Inclusive? Examining Employment Intensity of Sectoral Output
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)Debate has emerged about inclusivity of Kenya’s economic growth with constant concerns on its ability to create adequate employment for the ever-increasing number of job seekers. While it is strongly believed that ... -
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 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 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 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 285 of 2022 on Firm Level Analysis of Global Value Chain Participation in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Discussion Paper No 285 of 2022 on Global value chain (GVC) participation has been crucial in driving trade earnings and economic transformation for both developed and developing countries. This study focuses on Kenya's ... -
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 287 of 2022 on Pathways to Development of Nairobi Towards Gaining a Smart City Status
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Countries worldwide are actively pursuing smart city development, employing various methods to assess and prioritize policy areas. This study focuses on evaluating smart development in Nairobi City using the Analytic ... -
Discussion Paper No 288 of 2022 on Accelerating the Circular Economy in Plastic Waste Management for Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The transition to a circular economy has gained global momentum, and Kenya is starting to embrace this concept, led by the private sector and government policy frameworks. Plastic waste poses a significant environmental ... -
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 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 291 of 2022 on Development of Specialized Skills in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The discovery of oil and gas deposits in Kenya presented an opportunity for economic growth, but challenges, such as the shortage of specialized technical human capacity, have emerged. This case study focuses on initiatives ...