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Special Paper No. 01 of 2002 on Thinking About Regulating? The Better Regulation Guide
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)
Government legislation and regulations, while necessary in any modern
society, impose a considerable cost burden on businesses. The regulatory
framework of a country affects all businesses in that it imposes costs ...
Working Paper No. 10 of 2003 on Costs and Benefits of Eliminating Child Labour in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2003)
The International Labour Organization approximates that about 250 million
children worldwide are involved in child labour, with most children
working under harmful conditions; that is in circumstances that are
detrimental ...
Working Paper No. 11 of 2004 on a Review of the Health Sector in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)
Since independence in 1963, Kenya has continued to design and implement policies
aimed at promoting coverage of and access to modern healthcare in an attempt to
attain the long-term objectives of health for all. On ...
Occasional Paper No. 06 of 2006 on State-Private Sector Nexus in National Wealth Creation: A Framework for Analysis and its Application to Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2006)
This study discusses a theoretical framework that is used to explore the
interaction between the state and private sector. Three classes of businesses
are identified, namely: makers or producers; traders/merchants or ...
Working Paper No. 16 of 2009 on Inequality, Poverty and the Environment in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)
There is a growing body of theory and empirical evidence on the role of
inequality in economic and social development. Inequality plays a role in
poverty, growth and social stability. Following the post-election violence ...
Working Paper No. 02 of 2001 on Policy Framework of Kenya's Tourism Sector since Independence and Emerging Policy Concerns.
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2001)
Tourism is an important sector in Kenya, being the third largest foreign exchange earner after horticulture and tea. The sector is also a major employer with substantial direct, indirect, and induced employment effects. ...
Working Paper No. 07 of 2002 on Budget Reforms and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)
Many developing countries in Africa introduced planning systems after
attaining independence but very little attention was given to budget systems
as a tool for achieving plan targets. Recent recognition of the need to ...
Working Paper No. 06 of 2002 on a Situational Analysis of Poverty in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2001)
Poverty is a major social and economic concern in Kenya. According to the 1997 welfare monitoring survey, more than half of Kenya’s population is poor. The government, together with donors, the private sector, the civil ...
Special Paper No. 06 of 2004 on Security Risks and Private Sector Growth in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)
Crime is one of the major factors that define the investment climate or the enabling environment
for private businesses to thrive. A favorable investment climate is crucial for private sector
growth, as it reduces the ...
Special Paper No. 07 of 2006 on Private Sector Investment in Education and Training: A Case of Tertiary Education in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2006)
This paper assesses the current status of private sector participation in education investment and makes policy recommendations. A cross-sectional research design was used in this study. An in-depth
descriptive analysis ...