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Discussion Paper No. 174 of 2014 on Maize Supply Response to Climate Variability and Prices in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2014)
The study investigates the effect of climate variables and prices on maize supply
in Kenya. Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedastic (ARCH) approach is used
to determine the significance of risk due to climate ...
Policy Monitor, Issue 14 No. 2, July-September 2022 on Mitigating Climate Change for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
The main articles in this edition focus on the following: recent economic developments; a
review of technological efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change in Kenya; drought
and floods preparedness: more needs ...
Food security and welfare changes under COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa: Impacts and responses in Kenya
(Global Food Security journal, 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all Sub-Saharan economies through a multitude of impact channels. The study determines the medium-term macroeconomic outcomes of the pandemic on the Kenyan economy and links the results ...
Discussion Paper No. 280 of 2022 on Containing the Effects of Climate Change on Maize Yield in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy and Research Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
Climate change has implications on agricultural production. This study examined
the effects of climate change on maize yield in Kenya using annual time series data
for the period 1961-2020. The Autoregressive Distributed ...
Working Paper No. 22 of 2017 on an Assessment of Tanzania's Agricultural Production, Climate Change, Agricultural Trade and Food Security
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)
Agriculture is the mainstay of Tanzania’s economy. The sector contributes significantly to national GDP and export earnings, supplies raw materials for agroindustry’s, supports rural livelihoods and feeds the urban population. ...
Discussion Paper No. 220 of 2020 on Firms Coping Mechanisms and Resilience to the Impacts of Droughts and Floods in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
With the climate change predicted to increase, the recurrence and severity of droughts and floods are projected to rise. Building coping mechanisms of firms is crucial in reducing social-economic costs associated with ...
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 ...
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. 09 of 2022-2023 on Capacity Building for Youth in Climate Change
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
The Government of Kenya recognizes the threat that
climate change poses to the environment. In this
regard, the government developed various climate
change response policies, strategies and action plans
to deal with ...