Information on "Finance" and "Kenya"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Studies of US and Chinese Economic Engagement in Angola, Ghana, and Kenya
Author: David Gootnick
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This supplement presents the results of case studies of US and Chinese economic engagement in three sub-Saharan African countries: Angola, Ghana, and Kenya. More on «Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Studies of US and Chinese Economic Engagement in Angola, Ghana, and Kenya»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Shockwatch Bulletin: Monitoring the Impact of the Euro Zone Crisis, China/India Slow-Down, and Energy Price Shocks on Lower-Income Countries
Author: Isabella Massa, Nicola Cantore, Jodie Keane, Jane Kennan, Dirk Willem te Velde
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This Shockwatch Bulletin examines the global macro-economic situation and provides a vulnerability assessment using case studies before putting forth policy recommendation. More on «Shockwatch Bulletin: Monitoring the Impact of the Euro Zone Crisis, China/India Slow-Down, and Energy Price Shocks on Lower-Income Countries»
January 2012
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2012
The Politics of Central Banking and Implications for Regulatory Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Florence Dafe
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper presents case studies from Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya that show how central banks have historically had difficulties balancing stabilization with transformation. More on «The Politics of Central Banking and Implications for Regulatory Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa»
September 2011
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Sep 2011
Termites at Work: Transnational Organized Crime and State Erosion in Kenya
Author: Peter Gastrow
Publisher: International Peace Institute (IPI)
The key issues that this paper explores are the extent, threat, and impact of transnational organized crime in Kenya, particularly in relation to state institutions and their ability to maintain governance standards. More on «Termites at Work: Transnational Organized Crime and State Erosion in Kenya»
July 2011
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Jul 2011
How Neopatrimonialism Affects Tax Administration
Author: Christian von Soest, Karsten Bechle, Nina Korte
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper examines the effect of neopatrimonialism on the tax administration as a core state function in six countries from three different world regions: Argentina, Venezuela, Indonesia, the Philippines, Kenya and Zambia. More on «How Neopatrimonialism Affects Tax Administration»
September 2010
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Sep 2010
Financial Inclusion, Household Investment and Growth in Kenya and Tanzania
Author: Karen Ellis, Alberto Lemma, Juan-Pablo Rud
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Groundbreaking ODI research shows a link between access to financial services and household investment in education or a business, which can contribute to economic growth in developing countries. More on «Financial Inclusion, Household Investment and Growth in Kenya and Tanzania»
August 2010
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Aug 2010
Investigating the Impact of Access to Financial Services on Household Investment
Author: Karen Ellis, Alberto Lemma, Juan-Pablo Rud
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The empirical relationship between access to financial services and growth is not well established, despite a range of theoretical literature hypothesising about the potential economic linkages. More on «Investigating the Impact of Access to Financial Services on Household Investment»
January 2010
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Jan 2010
Global Financial Crisis Discussion Series - Paper 17: Kenya Phase 2
Author: Francis M Mwega
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The objective of this paper is to examine, in the case of Kenya, the effects of the global financial crisis, possible impacts and the scope and limitations of current policy responses. More on «Global Financial Crisis Discussion Series - Paper 17: Kenya Phase 2»
November 2009
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Nov 2009
Cash Transfers: Affordability and Sustainability
Author: Anna McCord
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This publication draws on case studies in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia to discuss the affordability and sustainability of providing cash transfers in order to alleviate poverty. More on «Cash Transfers: Affordability and Sustainability» -
Nov 2009
Cash Transfers and Political Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Anna McCord
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This publication draws on three case studies of Kenya, Malawi and Zambia to examine issues relating to cash transfer programs and the political will to implement them. More on «Cash Transfers and Political Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa»
