3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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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. 201 of 2018 on Effects of Capital Assets on Livelihood Based Outcomes from Livestock Production among Youth in the Semiarid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2018)The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of human, natural, financial, social and physical capital assets on livelihood-based outcomes from livestock production among youth households in the semi-arid lands of ... -
Policy Brief No. 2 of 2017-2018 on Addressing Youth Livelihoods through Livestock Production in the Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)Declining agricultural productivity is threatening the livelihood of the youth households in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya. In addition to limited access to land, use of poor livestock production technologies, ... -
Working Paper No. 20 of 2017 on an Assessment of Agricultural Sector Policies and Climate Change in Kenya: Nexus between Climate Change Related Policies, Research and Practice
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)Climate change and climate change variability is a threat to food production patterns, thus exacerbating food and nutrition insecurity across Africa. Therefore, tackling poverty, hunger and food security is a priority ... -
Policy Brief No. 3 of 2017-2018 on Promoting Purple Tea to Enhance Diversification in Kenya's Tea Industry
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)The discovery of clone TRFK 306/1 of purple tea was in line with the aspirations of Vision 2030 that Kenya needs to diversify its tea products and add value to enhance productivity and boost economic growth in the ... -
Policy Brief No. 8 of 2017-2018 on Improving Health Status of Children in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)Investing in the first 1,000 days of life is critical for long-term human capital productivity. Examples of such investments are those that aim at promoting the health status of children which, to a large extent, ... -
Policy Brief No. 7 of 2017-2018 Towards Strengthening Public Financial Management in County Governments in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) in collaboration with the World Bank undertook the first sub-national Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment in six selected ... -
Policy Brief No. 6 of 2017-2018 on Achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage: Lessons to Consider
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)Health is fundamental to happiness and overall well-being of households. A healthy population translates to greater strides in economic development since such population is more productive, and saves and invests more. ... -
Policy Brief No. 5 of 2017-2018 on Promoting Public Participation for Improved Health Outcomes
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)Public participation is key to improving and promoting health outcomes. Public participation can be defined as a way of communication whereby an institution or organization consults interested or affected individuals, ... -
Policy Brief No. 10 of 2017-2018 on Delivering Affordable Housing in Kenya Requires a Paradigm Shift
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)The right to a decent housing by all Kenyans is a constitutional obligation. The 2010 Constitution of Kenya identifies access to adequate housing and to reasonable standards of sanitation as an economic and social ... -
Policy Brief No. 4 of 2017-2018 on Invest in Human Resources to Accelerate Attainment of Universal Healthcare
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)Human resource is an important input in healthcare delivery. Attaining universal healthcare in Kenya will therefore largely depend on whether insurance coverage will be wide enough and affordable for most of the population, ... -
Policy Brief No. 12 of 2017-2018 on Building Household Coping Mechanisms with the Effects of Droughts and Floods Using Financial Instruments
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)Effective coping mechanisms are essential to cushioning households’ livelihoods from shocks of droughts and floods. Coping mechanisms entail short term interventions used by households that form foundations for long-term ... -
Policy Brief No. 1 of 2017 on Sustaining Kenya's Economic Development by Deepening and Expanding Economic Integration in the Region
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)The report has been prepared at a time when the government is taking stock on implementation of Medium Term Plan (MTP) II, and kick-starting preparations for the second last medium term plan (MTP III) of Vision 2030. ... -
Policy Brief No. 10 of 2017-2018 on Delivering Affordable Housing in Kenya Requires a Paradigm Shift
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)The right to a decent housing by all Kenyans is a constitutional obligation. The 2010 Constitution of Kenya identifies access to adequate housing and to reasonable standards of sanitation as an economic and social right. ... -
Policy Brief No. 1 of 2017 on Sustaining Kenya's Economic Development by Deepening and Expanding Economic Integration in the Region
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)This brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report 2017 by KIPPRA. The report has been prepared at a time when the government is taking stock on implementation of Medium Term Plan (MTP) II, and kick-starting preparations ... -
Policy Brief No. 13 of 2017-2018 on The Impact of Drought on Key Macroeconomic Variables
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)Adverse weather conditions have become more prevalent all over the world, and with devastating impacts on economies. In Kenya, adverse weather conditions are manifested in the frequent occurrence of droughts and floods, ... -
Policy Brief No. 11 of 2017-2018 on Drought and Flood Vulnerability in Kenya: What Needs to be Done?
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2017)This policy brief highlights the findings of a study undertaken by KIPPRA to examine the nature and distribution of droughts and floods which are the dominate natural disaster in Kenya. A better understanding of these ... -
Discussion Paper No. 194 of 2017 on Digital Dividends: Evidence From Internet Usage in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)This paper examines the digital dividends arising from work-related Internet usage in Kenya by first evaluating the factors influencing Internet usage and, second, the effect of Internet usage on earnings from wage employment ... -
Discussion Paper No. 191 of 2017 on Harnessing Kenya's Demographic Dividend: Effects of Population Dynamics
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)This study investigates the effects of population dynamics as Kenya strives to reap from demographic dividend arising from accelerated economic growth as the population changes. At the moment, 78 per cent of Kenya’s ... -
Discussion Paper No. 192 of 2017 An Input-Output Table for Kenya and its Application to Development Planning
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2017)This study investigates the effects of population dynamics as Kenya strives to reap from demographic dividend arising from accelerated economic growth as the population changes. Now, 78 per cent of Kenya’s population is ...
