KIPPRA PPR: Recent submissions
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Discussion Paper No. 117 of 2010 on Liberalization of Services and Its Implications on Agricultural Trade in Eastern Africa Region
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2010)This study analyses the effects of services liberalization on trade in agricultural commodities within the East African Community (EAC). Intra-EAC trade flows in agricultural goods are examined, as the region is frequently ... -
Discussion Paper No. 121 of 2010 on A Panel Data Analysis of the Determinants of Tourism Destination Competitiveness: Kenya and Compactor Countries in Africa
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2010)This study analyzes the determinants of tourism destination competitiveness using panel data for the period 1980 to 2008, based on an augmented version of an empirical model by Craigwell (2007). The analysis is based on ... -
Policy Paper No. 04 of 2010 on Should Kenya Revert to Price Controls?
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2010)Prices of many essential items (including food items) in Kenya have sharply risen in the last few years. Such rises can have adverse consequences, including political and economic instability. In an attempt to address ... -
National Climate Change Response Strategy 2010
(Government of Kenya, 2010)In response to the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change, Kenya has developed this National Climate Change Response Strategy. The vision of the Strategy is for a prosperous and climate change resilient Kenya. ... -
Working Paper No. 17 of 2010 on Critical Issues on Food Security in the Nile Basin Countries: An Interventionist Trans-boundary Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2010)This study highlights critical issues on food security in the Nile Basin countries and priority investment areas to enhance food security. It presents the main causes of food insecurity at the household, national and ... -
Integrated Strategic Urban Development Plan for Busia Town 2010-2030
(Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Urban Development Department, 2010)This document represents a Strategic Urban Development Plan for Busia urban area. The plan covers a period of 20 years (2010-2030). The plan provides a framework for the spatial development of the urban area over the plan ... -
Kenya Economic Report 2010 on Enhancing Sectoral Contribution Towards Reducing Poverty, Unemployment and Inequality in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2010)The Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2010 is the second in a series of annual reports on the Kenyan economy prepared by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA). The report analyzes recent economic ... -
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010
(The National Council for Law, 2010)This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic and binds all persons and all State organs at both levels of government. No person may claim or exercise State authority except as authorized under this Constitution. ... -
Sessional Paper No.01 of 2009 on Kenya Government Guarantee of a Loan of USD 100 Million Equivalent to Kshs. 7.9 Billion through the United States of America Department of Agriculture to National Cereals and Produce Board
(Ministry of Finance, 2009)The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) with the full support of the Government is negotiating for a loan of USO 100 million, equivalent to Kshs.7.9 billion, for purchase of white maize and rice under the United ... -
Budget Speech for FY 2009/2010
(The Government Printer, 2009)A Speech delivered to the National assembly on 11th June, 2009, by Hon. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, EGH, M.P., Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Republic of Kenya when presenting the budget for fiscal year 2009/2010. ... -
Sessional Paper No. 04 of 2009 on The Nairobi Urban Toll Road Concession Project
(Ministry of Roads, 2009)This Sessional Paper seeks to brief Parliament on the proposed development of a section of the Mombasa -Malaba (A104) highway (the "Northern Corridor") into a toll road known as theNairobi Urban Toll Road Concession and ... -
Sessional Paper No. 03 of 2009 on National Land Policy
(Ministry of Lands, 2009)This Sessional Paper was formulated to provide an overall framework and define the key measures required to address the critical issues of land administration, access to land, land use planning, restitution of historical ... -
Sessional Paper No. 02 of 2009 on National Policy on Older Persons and Aging
(Ministry of Labour, 2009)The population of older persons is increasing at a very rapid rate all over in the world. It was about 200 million in 1950, rose to 606 million in the year 2000 and is projected to reach 1.2 and 2 .0 billions in 2025 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 97 of 2009 on Factors Influencing Hotel Room Supply and Demand in Kenya: a Simultaneous Equations Model
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)Accommodation is a key component of the tourism industry in Kenya, which has been recognized as a key sector in the economic pillar of the country’s Vision 2030. Therefore, the envisaged growth of the tourism industry in ... -
Discussion Paper No. 98 of 2009 on Enhancing Competitiveness of Kenya's Cotton and Textile Sector
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)Cotton farming is a major source of livelihood for rural households in Kenya. It is characterized by a large number of small holder farmers, hence making it a priority crop for improving livelihood and reducing poverty. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 100 of 2009 on Wheat Import Demand and Welfare Effects of Import Controls in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)Wheat is the second most important cereal in Kenya after maize and it plays an important role in enhancing food security. Despite this importance, the industry has been facing competition from import of cheap wheat. To ... -
Discussion Paper No. 101 of 2009 on Performance of the Mombasa Port: An Empirical Analysis
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)Although the performance of the port of Mombasa has been an issue of public interest, there has not been any empirical study focusing on it over time. This study estimates the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of the port ... -
Discussion Paper No. 99 of 2009 on Financial Sector Development and Economic Growth for African Countries
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)This study addresses the key research question of whether differences in financial development are significantly associated with differences in economic growth for 13 African countries using panel data from 1984 to 2002. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 93 of 2009 on Determinants of Current Account Balance in Kenya: The Intertemporal Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2009)This study investigates the determinants of current account balance (CAB) in Kenya using intertemporal approach. By use of time series analytical framework, an error correction model is estimated in order to examine ... -
Discussion Paper No. 94 of 2009 on Estimating Inbound Tourism Demand for Kenya: the Gravity Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2009)Tourism is a significant economic sector in Kenya in terms of its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product, employment and foreign exchange earnings. However, the determinants for inbound tourism demand for Kenya are ...
