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Policy Monitor, Issue 10 No. 2, October-December 2018 on Opportunities and challenges Under Devolved System of Government
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2018)
This edition mainly focuses on the opportunities and challenges of devolution in the country. it delves into some experiences of devolved units in Kenya including county expenditures, own county revenues and county pending ...
Discussion Paper No. 159 of 2013 on Poverty, Growth and Inequality Decomposition: A Household Survey Analysis
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)
This study mainly attempts to quantify the relative contribution of economic
growth and redistribution to poverty changes in Kenya. This is important for
policy since a prudent poverty reduction strategy needs to focus ...
Report on Inequalities and Social Cohesion in Kenya: Evidence and Policy Implications
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2013)
Socio-economic development of a country involves successful interventions that improve,
just the incomes of the population, but also the various widely accepted dimensions of human
welfare, such as child and maternal ...
Discussion Paper No.211 of 2018 on Review of Government-Sponsored Youth Empowerment Programmes in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2018)
As the world embraces inclusive growth agenda where everyone’s contribution to economic growth and development is emphasized, the contribution of the youth cannot be ignored. However, over the years, the Kenyan youth has ...
Discussion Paper No 294 of 2022 on Analyzing Kenya’s Electricity Sector Financing: Vision 2030
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
Electricity plays a crucial role in improving livelihoods and enabling economic growth. However, access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains low, hindering economic development. Kenya has made significant ...
Working Paper of 2015 on Fiscal Policy Scoping Study Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2015)
A recent green economy assessment report (UNEP, 2014) on Kenya reveals that the transition to a green economy can deliver important benefits, such as long-term economic growth, a cleaner environment and high productivity. ...
Occasional Paper No. 03 of 2002 on Agriculture, Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)
Reducing poverty is a primary focus of public policy in most developing countries, a fact that is underscored by the recent emphasis on the formulation of Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) by African governments, ...
Discussion Paper No. 34 of 2004 on Sources and Determinants of Agricultural Growth and Productivity in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)
Agriculture is the most important sector in the Kenyan economy given its contribution to employment, foreign exchange, food, and its linkages with other sectors of the economy. Indeed, the sector’s performance directly ...
Discussion Paper No. 234 of 2020 on Youth Employment in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020-12)
The challenge of creating jobs for the youth is at the core of the development
agenda in Kenya. This agenda has been driven by the youth bulge that the
country is experiencing which calls for adoption of targeted initiatives ...
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 ...