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Discussion Paper No. 05 of 2000 on Banking Sector Interest Rate Spread in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2000)
A key indicator of financial performance and efficient is the spread between lending and deposit rates. If this spread is large, it works as an
impediment to the expansion and development of financial intermediation. This ...
Discussion Paper No. 22 of 2002 on Analysis of Kenya's Export Performance: An Empirical Evaluation
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)
With globalisation, export-led growth strategy has become a major focus for
many countries including Kenya. Although there have been efforts towards
diversification of the export sector, Kenya’s exports are still dominated ...
Discussion Paper No. 11 of 2001 on Theoretical Base for the Kenya Macro Model: The KIPPRA-Treasury Macro Model
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2001)
This paper provides a birds-eye view of the theoretical underpinnings of the KIPPRATreasury
macroeconomic model. The model is built mostly along the now fairly standard
lines of the aggregate demand–aggregate supply ...
Discussion Paper No. 21 of 2002 on Tobacco Excise Tax in Kenya: an Appraisal
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)
Excise taxes form a substantial proportion of revenue for governments all over
the world, and especially in low-income developing countries. Excise taxes are
levied on a few goods characterised by low price elasticity ...
Discussion Paper No. 07 of 2001 on Vision and Long-term Development Strategy for Kenya's Tourism Industry
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2000)
This paper reviews tourism performance in Kenya in relation to the policy framework, focusing specifically on the absence of a shared vision and a long-term development strategy. Tourism is Kenya's third largest foreign ...
Discussion Paper No.28 of 2003 on Alternative Methodologies for Measuring Kenya's Potential Output and Output Gap
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2003)
Measuring thelevelof an economy's potential output and output gap is essential
in identifying a sustainable non-inflationary growth and in assessing appropriate
macroeconomic policies. The estimation of potential output ...
Discussion Paper No. 66 of 2007 on Special Products Under WTO Negotiations: The Case for Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2007)
There is need to identify agricultural products that may be designated as Special Products (SPs) for the purpose of receiving Special and Differential Treatment (SDT) under World Trade Organization (WTO) provisions. Special ...
Discussion Paper No. 69 of 2007 on Effectiveness of Triggers and Remedy for Special Safeguard Mechanism: A Case for Kenya's Agricultural Sector
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2007)
This paper provides an analysis of the effectiveness of the proposed reference price and volume triggers in the on going WTO negotiations on “Special Safeguard Mechanism” (SSM). The SSM is to be used by developing countries ...
Discussion Paper No. 89 of 2008 on Determinants of Inter-firm Networks in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2008)
The small firm sub-sector has the potential to reduce poverty and unemployment in Kenya. However, in the face of global competition, market uncertainties and rapid technological changes, it is necessary to assist small ...
Discussion Paper No. 96 of 2008 on A Cross Country Analysis of Cut Flower and Foliage Exports: the Case of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2008)
In terms of volume and value, cut flowers are the single most important horticultural exports, followed by vegetables and fruits in Kenya. Floricultural trade in the country is export oriented with an end-user focus. There ...