3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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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 Brief No. 08 of 2023-2024 on Advancing Kenya’s Digital Literacy Initiatives in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)In the 21st century, digital literacy has become a fundamental skill for individual empowerment, economic progress, and societal development. Technology’s rapid advancement has transformed how we communicate, work, and ... -
Policy Brief No. 13 of 2023-2024 on Empowering Creative Industries through Digital Readiness: The Role of Digital Infrastructure
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Digital infrastructure is important in driving employment within the dynamic landscape of creative industries. Undoubtedly, the creative industry has experienced disruption by technology in unimaginable, inspiring, and ... -
Policy Brief No. 20 of 2023-2024 on Smart And Sustainable City Index for Nairobi 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 ... -
Policy Brief No. 19 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable City Index for Mombasa 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 has ... -
Policy Brief No. 14 of 2023-2024 on Promoting Healthcare Service Delivery in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Constitution of Kenya guarantees all citizens the right to quality healthcare.1 The government has made efforts to expand coverage of health services after devolution and to cushion the poor and other vulnerable groups ... -
Trade Agreements, Technical Regulations, and Standards: Competitiveness Implications for Kenyan Exporters to European Union
(The European Journal of Development Research, 2023)The European Union imports over 22.4% of total Kenyan exports and is market to over 51.3% of Kenya’s untapped export potential. However, there is a dearth of knowledge on how trade agreements, technical regulations, and ... -
Policy Brief No. 15 of 2023-2024 on Leveraging Role of Non-Governmental Organizations to Spur Development in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The ASALs are characterized by long droughts, famine, lack of water and pasture, low levels of education, poor transport and communication infrastructure and inadequate governance from the National government. The ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of gendered participation in domestic trade: evidence from Kenya 2023
(Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2023)This paper examines how regulatory, owner-specific, firm-specific and support factors influence participation in domestic trade by Kenyan firms owned by men and women with a view to informing policy action. Data from the ... -
An Empirical Investigation of Inflation Dynamics in Kenya
(The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2023)This study examined inflation dynamics in Kenya using quarterly data covering 2010Q1 to 2023Q1. The study employed the ARDL bounds testing approach to cointegration to estimate the determinants of inflation in Kenya. ... -
Promoting Sustainable Environments through Urban Green Spaces: Insights from Kenya
(Sustainability Journal, 2023)Abstract: Kenya has experienced rapid population growth and urbanization in recent years leading to major changes in its natural environment. Urban infrastructure has a significant influence on carbon emissions and ... -
Kenya Economic Report 2023 on Cost of Living and the Role of Markets
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Kenyan economy rebounded solidly in 2021 due to improved performance of the services sector and industry, and the re-opening of the economy in the post-COVID-19 period. In 2022, the recovery momentum was, however, ... -
Impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on grain and fertilizer supply: Evidence from Kenya
(World Food Policy., 2023)This paper examines the impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on grain and fertilizer supply to Kenya as the sixth largest economy in Africa using the Regression Discontinuity estimator on monthly data spanning from January 2017 ... -
Quarterly Market Analysis Report July-September 2023
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Growth in the global economy is projected to fall from an estimated 3.5 per cent in 2022 to 3.0 per cent in 2023 and further to 2.9 per cent in 2024, driven largely by downside risks including a slowdown in China’s growth, ... -
Does the Poverty Level Minimum Basket Adequately Inform the Scope of Governments’ Poverty Reduction Strategies?
(Journal of African Economies, 2023)Appropriately guided and implemented government interventions help in achieving the desired out-come. They complement the household budget in meeting their basic needs, allowing them to move to a higher satisfaction level. ... -
Households’ coping mechanisms with droughts and floods using finance, non‑finance and the social safety net measures: evidence from Kenya
(Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2023)This study analysed households’ use of formal and informal finance, non-finance livelihood diversification and the social safety net measures in coping with droughts and floods. It employed a cross-sectional survey of ... -
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 ... -
Policy Brief on Hit and Miss: Eligibility Criteria for Child Nutrition Improvement Programme in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-01)The Policy Brief on Hit and Miss: Eligibility Criteria for the Child Nutrition Improvement Programme in Kenya (CNIP) is a government initiative aimed at improving the nutritional status of children under five years old. ... -
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 ...