Information on "Economics" and "Kenya"
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Economic Diplomacy of Kenya’s Regional Interests
Author: Leonard Wanyama
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper is an exploratory attempt at connecting relevant issues within Kenya’s contemporary economic diplomacy in relation to its regional trade interests and the degree of political risk. More on «The Economic Diplomacy of Kenya’s Regional Interests»
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» -
Oct 2012
Declining Confidence in Economic Performance in Kenya
Author: Paul Kamau
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This briefing paper provides an analysis of popular perspectives on economic trends and performance of the Kenyan economy based on the results of the Round 5 survey of Afrobarometer. More on «Declining Confidence in Economic Performance in Kenya»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
Towards Effective Emerging Infectious Diseases Surveillance
Author: Sophal Ear
Publisher: Center on Contemporary Conflict (CCC)
This research paper examines the political economy of emerging infectious (EID) surveillance programs. More on «Towards Effective Emerging Infectious Diseases Surveillance»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Renewables in the Energy Transition: Evidence on Solar Home Systems and Lighting-Fuel Choice in Kenya
Author: Jann Lay, Janosch Ondraczek, Jana Stoever
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Kenya is one of the few relatively well‐established solar home systems (SHSs) markets in the world. More on «Renewables in the Energy Transition: Evidence on Solar Home Systems and Lighting-Fuel Choice in Kenya»
April 2012
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Apr 2012
Rules of the Range
Author: Simon Levine, Sara Pavanello
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
The policy brief studies the institutional aspects of natural resource management in Kenya-Ethiopia border areas. More on «Rules of the Range»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
China in Kenya
Author: Hilary Patroba
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper assesses the collateral effects of Chinese goods and construction firms on Kenyan consumers and businesses. More on «China in Kenya»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
The High Return to Private Schooling in a Low-Income Country
Author: Tessa Bold, Mwangi Kimenyi, Germano Mwabu, Justin Sandefur
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
Using data from Kenya, the authors of this paper find a large effect of private schooling on test scores, equivalent to one full standard deviation. More on «The High Return to Private Schooling in a Low-Income Country»
November 2011
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24 Nov 2011
Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis
Author: Jon Lunn, Gavin Thompson
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This report describes the political, economic, and social situation in Kenya in the years following the 2007 election violence. More on «Kenya Since the 2007/08 Crisis»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Why Did Abolishing Fees Not Increase Public School Enrollment in Kenya?
Author: Tessa Bold, Mwangi Kimenyi, Germano Mwabu, Justin Sandefur
Publisher: Center for Global Development (CGD)
A large empirical literature has shown that user fees signicantly deter public service utilization in developing countries. More on «Why Did Abolishing Fees Not Increase Public School Enrollment in Kenya?»
