3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Policy Monitor Issue 15 No. 4 April-June 2023 on Unlocking Economic Potential of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The main articles in this Issue focus on: Recent economic developments and growth prospects; Enhancing access to basic education towards development of the arid and semi-arid lands; Maximizing the benefits of regional ... -
Determinants of gendered participation in domestic trade: evidence from Kenya 2023
(Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2023)This paper examines how regulatory, owner-specific, firm-specific and support factors influence participation in domestic trade by Kenyan firms owned by men and women with a view to informing policy action. Data from the ... -
An Empirical Investigation of Inflation Dynamics in Kenya
(The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2023)This study examined inflation dynamics in Kenya using quarterly data covering 2010Q1 to 2023Q1. The study employed the ARDL bounds testing approach to cointegration to estimate the determinants of inflation in Kenya. ... -
Promoting Sustainable Environments through Urban Green Spaces: Insights from Kenya
(Sustainability Journal, 2023)Abstract: Kenya has experienced rapid population growth and urbanization in recent years leading to major changes in its natural environment. Urban infrastructure has a significant influence on carbon emissions and ... -
Kenya Economic Report 2023 on Cost of Living and the Role of Markets
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Kenyan economy rebounded solidly in 2021 due to improved performance of the services sector and industry, and the re-opening of the economy in the post-COVID-19 period. In 2022, the recovery momentum was, however, ... -
Impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on grain and fertilizer supply: Evidence from Kenya
(World Food Policy., 2023)This paper examines the impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on grain and fertilizer supply to Kenya as the sixth largest economy in Africa using the Regression Discontinuity estimator on monthly data spanning from January 2017 ... -
Quarterly Market Analysis Report July-September 2023
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Growth in the global economy is projected to fall from an estimated 3.5 per cent in 2022 to 3.0 per cent in 2023 and further to 2.9 per cent in 2024, driven largely by downside risks including a slowdown in China’s growth, ... -
Does the Poverty Level Minimum Basket Adequately Inform the Scope of Governments’ Poverty Reduction Strategies?
(Journal of African Economies, 2023)Appropriately guided and implemented government interventions help in achieving the desired out-come. They complement the household budget in meeting their basic needs, allowing them to move to a higher satisfaction level. ... -
Households’ coping mechanisms with droughts and floods using finance, non‑finance and the social safety net measures: evidence from Kenya
(Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2023)This study analysed households’ use of formal and informal finance, non-finance livelihood diversification and the social safety net measures in coping with droughts and floods. It employed a cross-sectional survey of ... -
Policy Monitor, Issue 15 No. 3, January-March 2023 on Unlocking Economic Potential of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Policy Monitor, Issue 15 No. 3, January-March 2023, focuses on exploring the untapped economic potential of arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya. ASALs cover a significant portion of the country's landmass and are ... -
Discussion Paper No. 299 of 2023 on Effects of Droughts and Floods on Schooling in Prone Areas of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Droughts and floods affect schooling in prone areas through increased food insecurity, water scarcity, poor health, insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and limited access to schools. Although various measures have been ... -
Policy Monitor Issue 16 No. 02 October-December 2023 on Kenya @60: Tracking Key Milestones in Economic Transformation for a Prosperous Future
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)This edition comes at a time when Kenya is marking its diamond jubilee celebrations on 12th December. As such, this edition is themed “Kenya @60 and Industrialization Prospects under BETA”. The main articles in this ... -
Discussion Paper No. 300 of 2023 on Analyzing Structural Heterogeneity of Informal Sector Employment in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The informal sector accounts for 83 per cent of the total employment in Kenya. This study sought to understand duality and its driving factors to inform policy on enhancing decent work in the informal sector in Kenya. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 302 of 2023 on Effect of Trade Digitalization on Kenyan Exports to the African Continental Free Trade Area
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aligns with the Kenya National Export Development and Promotion Strategy (2018), which acknowledges the significance of regional integration in achieving the Kenya Vision ... -
Discussion Paper No. 295 of 2023 on Gender Equality and Maternal Health Utilization: Perspectives from Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The paper investigates the implications of female household income on the utilization of modern maternal obstetric care (proxied by facility delivery) in Kenya. The study used a utility maximization model and a nationally ... -
Discussion Paper No. 319 of 2023 on Socio-Demographic Effects of Child Stunting in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Maternal and child health (MCH) is a global priority, yet child stunting remains a significant concern particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. This study investigated the socio-demographic factors influencing ... -
Policy Brief No. 34 of 2023/2024 on UNICEF Nutrition Budget Brief (2017/18 to 2021/22)
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)This nutrition budget brief examines the allocation of the national budget for 2017/18 to 2021/22 in addressing the nutrition needs of children in Kenya. Given the multifaceted nature of nutrition, the brief assesses the ... -
Policy Brief No. 38 of 2023/2024 on Murang’a County Brief on A Review of Youth Employment Programmes
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Murang’a County had a population of 1,056,640 people with a population density of 419 per square km as at 2019 (Table 1). The youth were estimated at 319,330 (50.6%) with a large share (85.4%) residing in rural areas. The ... -
Policy Brief No. 39 of 2023/2024 on Makueni County Brief on A Review of Youth Employment Programmes
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Makueni County had a total population of 987,4053 people with a population density of 121 persons per square km as at 2019 (Table 1). The youth were estimated at 328,830 (50.4%) with a large share (90.3%) residing in rural ... -
Policy Brief No. 29 of 2023/2024 on Public Borrowing with Multiple Shocks: Status and Policy Options
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Kenya has faced a couple of shocks since 2020, which mainly include the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, drought in 2021, and the Russia-Ukraine war that began in February 2022. These have had implications on government expenditures ...