Browsing 3. KIPPRA Research Publications by Title
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Report on Youth Unemployment, Under-Employment and Decent Work in Kenya
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KlPPRA), 2012)This study presents the profile of youth unemployment and underemployment for Kenya, with findings on job quality, the size and dimensions of open unemployment and underemployment, and the role of education in reducing ... -
Review of Food and Agricultural Policies in Kenya 2005-2011
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013)This report constitutes the first agricultural policy review undertaken by the MAFAP project in Kenya. The report reviews the main developments of the economy and the agricultural sector as well as the main policy decisions ... -
Review of Policies on Food Security And Nutrition and the use of Evidence in Improving Human Nutrition in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2021)The National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition (NIPFN) is aimed to strengthen nutrition information systems for availability of data that can be generate evidence to inform nutrition interventions. In ... -
Spatial Variation of Household Energy Consumption Across Counties in Kenya
(African Geographical Review, 2020)Kenya has reported a trajectory of success towards universal access to sustainable and modern energy sources over the past years. However, the discussion on the spatial variations of energy consumption is limited especially, ... -
Special Paper No 03 of 2023 on Influence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Influence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenya publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) investigates the relationship between household sanitation and child stunting ... -
Special Paper No 31 of 2022 on Research Ecosystem Strengthening through the Development of a Public Affairs Index to Support the Devolved System of Government in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring delivery of public services at the county level. The Index helps to identify gaps, bring out emerging issues, and guide in prioritizing policy actions. The ... -
Special Paper No. 01 of 2002 on Thinking About Regulating? The Better Regulation Guide
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)Government legislation and regulations, while necessary in any modern society, impose a considerable cost burden on businesses. The regulatory framework of a country affects all businesses in that it imposes costs ... -
Special Paper No. 01 of 2023 on Effective Targeting Criteria for Nutrition Improvement for Children among Households in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-01)The Effective Targeting Criteria for Nutrition Improvement for Children among Households in Kenya publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) presents a framework for targeting nutrition ... -
Special Paper No. 02 of 2002 on Legal and Other Constraints on Access to Financial Services in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2002)This Special Paper examines the constraints that limit access to finance and to develop specific recommendations for the removal of legal constraints and further actions to address problems of non-legal nature. The structure ... -
Special Paper No. 02 of 2023 on Mapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processes
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Mapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processes publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition ... -
Special Paper No. 04 of 2023 on Analysis of Diet Diversity and Child Stunting in Households Practicing Smallholder Irrigation in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-01)Stunting can result from a combination of factors, but irrigated agriculture has been recognized as a potential solution to reducing undernutrition. This is because it has the potential to increase household income, provide ... -
Special Paper No. 05 of 2024 on The Cost of a Nutritious School Meal in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)School meals are integral for advancing education, nutrition, and social welfare goals, prompting nations such as Kenya to expand their school meal programmes. School meals should meet the micro- and macro-nutrient ... -
Special Paper No. 06 of 2004 on Security Risks and Private Sector Growth in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)Crime is one of the major factors that define the investment climate or the enabling environment for private businesses to thrive. A favorable investment climate is crucial for private sector growth, as it reduces the ... -
Special Paper No. 06 of 2024 on Relationship Between Drought Early Warning Information and Food and Nutrition Security in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Arid and semi-arid lands represent 88 per cent of the country’s total land mass and are home to 38 per cent of the human population and 60 per cent of livestock and wildlife population. These areas bear the brunt of climate ... -
Special Paper No. 07 of 2006 on Private Sector Investment in Education and Training: A Case of Tertiary Education in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2006)This paper assesses the current status of private sector participation in education investment and makes policy recommendations. A cross-sectional research design was used in this study. An in-depth descriptive analysis ... -
Special Paper No. 07 of 2024 on Drivers of Stunting Reduction in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Stunting, a significant public health concern, affects millions of children globally, including those in Kenya. Significant progress has been made, which led to stunting reduction from 26 per cent in 2014 to 18 per cent ... -
Special paper No. 08 of 2006 on Policy Advocacy Needs of MSE Associations in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2006)This study relates to one of the components of a three-year USAID-supported project on "Enhanced Policy Formulation and Implementation for Micro and Small Enterprises - MSEs" as proposed and implemented by KIPPRA (2003). ... -
Special Paper No. 08 of 2024 on Effect of Cash Transfers on Food Expenditure, Dietary Diversity and Nutrition Status of Beneficiary Households
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Cash transfers are among the most popular social protection instruments that can improve nutrition status by alleviating poverty and cushioning poor and vulnerable households from shocks and risks that affect their ... -
Special Paper No. 09 of 2005 on Review of the Government of Kenya 2004/05 Budget
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2005)The budget for fiscal year 2004/ 05 is the second budget in the implementation of the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation (ERSWEC) 2003-2007 and fourth under the Medium Term Expenditure Framework ... -
Special Paper No. 09 of 2024 on Effect of Access to Clean and Safe, Adequate, Reliable and Affordable Water on Child Nutrition in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Water security, which includes availability, physical accessibility, usage, and stability over time, is a crucial factor for improving nutrition. This paper goes beyond the dominant view of water access as mere ‘coverage’ ...