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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 ...
Policy Brief No. 01 of 2023-2024 on Cost of Living and the Role of Markets
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2023,
themed ‘Cost of Living and the Role of Markets’. As the economy
started recovery from the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic, it was
hit by a prolonged ...
Policy Brief No. 16 of 2023-2024 on Empirical Review of Youth Employment Policies and their Impact in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Although Kenya has had stable economic
growth and a positive economic outlook,
there is need for a more inclusive growth
process that creates ample job opportunities
for its youth. Despite the country’s relatively
high ...
Policy Brief No. 07 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Utilization of External Business Financing in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Access to finance is essential in fostering business
growth, and enhancing access to financial markets is
crucial in supporting and expanding entrepreneurial
activities beyond mere subsistence levels. One of the ...
Policy Brief No. 10 of 2023-2024 on Pioneering Livestock Management through Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: Insights from Botswana
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya stand at
the focal point of agricultural challenges and economic
opportunities. Livestock, a mainstay of these regions,
plays a key role in driving economic growth and
ensuring ...
Policy Brief No. 21 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Nakuru City
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
The Smart and Sustainable Cities Index (SSCI) in
Kenya is a comprehensive framework to measure
the status of smartness and sustainability across the
Kenyan cities. The pursuit of smart and sustainable
urban development ...
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. 313 of 2023 on Role of Beef Production and Marketing in Enhancing Welfare of the Communities in Arid and Semi- Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
The beef sector plays a significant role in the livelihoods of communities in
Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Despite the importance of beef
production, ASAL communities continue to experience high poverty ...