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Discussion Paper No. 318 of 2023 on Assessing the Contributions of NGOs in Promoting Development in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya: Case of Garissa County
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are non-profit entities that are not
affiliated with any government or political party and therefore, distinct from
both the state and private enterprises. The NGO sector in Kenya ...
Discussion Paper No. 309 of 2023 on Leveraging on Adoption of Fertilizer to Boost Small-scale Crop Farming Productivity in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Adoption of fertilizer technology is an important avenue for increasing
agricultural productivity and improving the living standards of farmers
in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya. The main objective of
the ...
Discussion Paper No. 314 of 2023 on Pivoting Digital Inclusion to Unlock Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: An ICT Composite Index Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Digital inclusion is an essential aspect of the development of any country.
Digital inclusion means ensuring that all individuals and communities who
may be marginalized or underserved have access to and can effectively ...
Discussion Paper No. 316 of 2023 on An Assessment of the Effect of Devolution on the Healthcare Service Delivery in ASAL Counties of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Kenya ushered a devolved system of governance in 2013 leading to the
formulation of two levels of governance, one national government and 47 county
governments 27 of which are classified as ASALs. A total of 14 functions ...
Discussion Paper No. 315 of 2023 on Drivers of Honey Production and Commercialization in Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Honey production and commercialization is a key source of income for households
in ASAL regions of Kenya where other forms of agriculture are limited due to
climatic conditions. Beekeeping is important for the economy; ...
Policy Brief No. 17 of 2023-2024 on Promoting ASAL Counties as Prime Destinations for Tourists in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Tourism is a critical sector in the country’s economy,
contributing to nearly 10.4 per cent of Kenya’s GDP.
The share of employment in tourism sector, notably
in accommodation and food services sector activities,
was ...
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 ...
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. 272 of 2021 on The Effect of Drought Early Warning Systems on Vulnerability of Kenyans Living in the ASALs: A Before and After Analysis Using Interrupted Time Series
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
Kenya has about 80 per cent of its land mass falling within the Arid and Semi-Arid
Lands (ASALs), therefore largely prone to drought events. Science, Technology
and Innovation (ST&I) has been incorporated in Kenya’s ...