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Discussion Paper No. 282 of 2022 on Strengthening the Value System for Economic Transformation in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
Values are important in laying the foundation for economic transformation in
any economy. The study focused on the barrier constraining adherence to uptake
of national values in the country and interventions towards ...
Policy Monitor, Issue 15 No. 2, October-December 2022 on Mitigating Climate Change for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Perspectives on Trade Governance and Education Systems
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
This article provides an overview of Kenya's recent economic developments in four key areas: economic growth, monetary policy and financial sector developments, fiscal performance, and developments in the external sector. ...
Discussion Paper No. 253 of 2021 on Constraints and Opportunities in the Cotton-Textile-Apparel Subsector in Kenya: A Value Chain Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
The cotton-textile-apparel value chain in Kenya is prioritized for job and wealth
creation in the "Big Four" agenda given it is highly labour-intensive. The subsector
has, however, performed below expectations, since it ...
Discussion Paper No. 255 of 2021 on Gender Wage Differentials between Public and Private Sectors in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
An aspect of gender wage gap that is often neglected is the wage differentials
between the public sector and the private sector. Cognizant of the fact that the
Kenyan labour market is segregated into public and private ...
Discussion Paper No. 271 of 2021 on The Nexus Between Innovation Gap and Firm Ownership in Kenya: A Gender Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
This paper sought to explore the gender gap in innovation among firms in Kenya.
The study’s objective was to determine the extent of the gender innovation gap
for male-owned and female-owned firms, and the factors ...
Discussion Paper No. 252 of 2021 on Appraisal of Kenya’s Excisable Goods Management System: A Case of Cigarettes and Cigars Excise Revenues
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
The Government of Kenya introduced the Excisable Goods Management System
(EGMS) in November 2013, which is a form of Track and Trace Systems (TTSs)
for excisable goods, including cigarettes and cigars. This study appraised ...
Discussion Paper No. 257 of 2021 on An Assessment of Kenya’s Regulatory Framework on Growth of Wholesale and Retail Firms
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
The growth of wholesale and retail trade is significant in the development process
and was identified as a contributor to the achievement of Vision 2030 through
job creation. Its growth has been declining over the years ...
Discussion Paper No. 251 of 2021 on Determinants of Manufacturing Firms’ Research and Development Investments in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
Research and Development (R&D) investment underpins firm innovation and
productivity, providing opportunities for low- and middle-income countries to
converge to high income countries. Recognizing these developmental ...
Special Paper No. 30 of 2022 on Research Ecosystem Strengthening through the Development of a Framework for County Business Environment for Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
This research paper presents the County Business Environment for MSEs
(CBEM) 2022. CBEM is a framework that provides a tool for monitoring progress
in improving the business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. ...
Special Paper No 31 of 2022 on Research Ecosystem Strengthening through the Development of a Public Affairs Index to Support the Devolved System of Government in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring delivery of public
services at the county level. The Index helps to identify gaps, bring out emerging
issues, and guide in prioritizing policy actions. The ...