3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Policy Brief No. 24 of 2022-2023 on Pathways to Development of Nairobi Towards Gaining a Smart City Status
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Smart cities have gained popularity in first-world countries. The foundational elements of a smart city are present in Nairobi City, both in terms of hard and soft infrastructure. has not yet achieved the status of smart ... -
Policy Brief No. 18 of 2022-2023 on Combating Digital Piracy in Kenya’s Film Industry
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The film industry in Kenya plays a strategic role in the social, economic, and political development of the country. The industry provides a forum for exchanging ideas and engaging in discussions, an important element ... -
Policy Brief No. 15 of 2022-2023 on Embracing Plastic Circularity as an Alternative Policy to the Ban on Single use of Plastics
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Plastic products are by nature universal, light, cheap, and prone to indiscriminate disposal after use. The single use of plastics and improper disposal mechanisms lead to increased plastics pollution, which is a ... -
Policy Brief No. 19 of 2022-2023 on Integrating Small and Medium Enterprises into Global Value Chain through Financial Interventions
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Kenya is yet to fully tap its potential in positioning itself in the global production network. Primary agriculture and minerals still dominate its share of global trade participation. Firm involvement in grobal ... -
Policy Brief No. 21 of 2022-2023 on Stabilizing the Prices of White Maize in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Staple food prices have been on the rise globally, especially maize. Maize prices have risen consistently since the global crisis in 2008 from Ksh 26.45 per kg to Ksh 49.79 per kg in 2020. As of October 2022, the price ... -
Policy Brief No. 22 of 2022-2023 on Climate Change and Maize Production in Kenya: Adaptation Options
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Maize is the most consumed cereal in Kenya and is synonymous with food and nutrition security. However, maize yield has been on the decline over the past few years. For instance, it declined from 42.1 million bags in ... -
Policy Brief No. 04 of 2022-2023 on Strengthening Primary Health Care for Equitable Access to Vaccinations in Africa
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Primary Health Care (PHC) is a whole of society approach to health that aims at ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and equitable distribution by focusing on people’s needs and, as early as ... -
Discussion Paper No. 282 of 2022 on Strengthening the Value System for Economic Transformation in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review
(Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Values are important in laying the foundation for economic transformation in any economy. The study focused on the barrier constraining adherence to uptake of national values in the country and interventions towards ... -
Policy Monitor, Issue 15 No. 2, October-December 2022 on Mitigating Climate Change for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: Perspectives on Trade Governance and Education Systems
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)This article provides an overview of Kenya's recent economic developments in four key areas: economic growth, monetary policy and financial sector developments, fiscal performance, and developments in the external sector. ... -
Policy Brief No. 03 of 2022-2023 on Sustaining Kenya’s Economic Recovery Amidst Uncertainties of COVID-19
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2022)On 12th March 2020, Kenya reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19. By end of December 2020, it had experienced two peaks of positivity rate. In March 2021, the government rolled out a National Vaccine Deployment ... -
Policy Brief No. 02 of 2022-2023 on Efficacy of Anti-Corruption Institutional Structure in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Kenya has over time put in place anti-corruption initiatives dating back to independence. This includes defining the scope of corruption activities, setting up anti-corruption institutions including those provided ... -
Policy Brief No. 05 of 2022-2023 on Tracking the Progress Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Transition in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2022)Energy transition is a policy-driven process involving a systematic global shift from fossil-based energy production and consumption systems to carbon neutrality, renewable, sustainable, efficient, secure, and ... -
Policy Brief No. 01 of 2022-2023 on Towards Effective Regulation of Wholesale and Retail firms in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The wholesale and retail firms are very significant in the country’s development process and, as such, the sector was identified as a contributor to the achievement of the Kenya Vision 2030 through job creation. That ... -
Policy Brief No. 23 of 2022/2023 on Makers and Breakers of National Unity in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The Kenyan national anthem, which is a symbol of national unity, emphasizes that if the country dwells in unity, peace, and liberty it can generate plenty of resources within its borders to drive desired development. ... -
KIPPRA in Brief 2022
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) was established in May 1997 through Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007, His Excellency the President signed the ... -
Special Paper No. 30 of 2022 on Research Ecosystem Strengthening through the Development of a Framework for County Business Environment for Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)This research paper presents the County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) 2022. CBEM is a framework that provides a tool for monitoring progress in improving the business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. ... -
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. 33 of 2022 on Sustaining Momentum for Achieving the Kenya Vision 2030: A Review of the Status of Implementation of the Flagship Projects
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)Kenya attained relatively higher growth rates during the Medium-Term Plan (MTP) II than during the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation (ERS-WEC) and MTP I phases. Economic growth averaged 5.5 ... -
Household Characteristics Associated with Stunting
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2021-12)The Household Characteristics Associated with Stunting publication by the National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition (NIPN) investigates the household-level factors associated with stunting among children ... -
Food Security Situation during COVID-19 Pandemic
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2021-12)The Food Security Situation during COVID-19 Pandemic publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in Kenya. The publication ...
