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Discussion Paper No. 310 of 2023 on The Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers on Households’ Food Security in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
This study investigated the impact of regular Unconditional Cash Transfers
(UCT) on household’s food security in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in
Kenya. Using Propensity Score Matching (PSM), the study assessed the ...
Discussion Paper No. 308 of 2023 on Unlocking Tourism Potential in Arid and Semi-Arid Counties of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Kenya’s tourism activities are concentrated in Nairobi and coastal regions
despite the existence of unique attraction cites and cultural events organised
in ASAL regions such as Chalbi desert and Turkana cultural festivals. ...
Discussion Paper No. 307 of 2023 on Impact of Financial Inclusion on Access to Finance for Startup and Business Operations in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Access to finance is important for business start-up and operations. This study
conducted an in-depth exploration into the financing landscape, preferences
and factors influencing access to external financing for startups ...
Discussion Paper No. 317 of 2023 on Leveraging on Digital Readiness to Enhance the Creative Economy in Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Leveraging on digital connectivity for growth of the creative economy is a key
focus of Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) which aligns with
Kenya's Vision 2030 goal of transitioning into a knowledge-based ...
Discussion Paper No. 311 of 2023 on Analyzing Technical Efficiency of Adult and Continuing Education Centres in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
The study assesses the technical efficiency levels within Kenya's Adult and
Continuing Education Centres (ACEs) and explores the determinants influencing
their efficiencies. Utilizing data from the Directorate of Adult ...
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; ...