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�°Ĳʿ��s work in Kenya supports the government��s Vision 2030 development strategy, which aims to accelerate sustainable growth, reduce inequality, and manage resource scarcity.

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Building Evidence to Enhance the Welfare of Refugees and Host Communities in Kenya
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Making Fermented Milks in Kenya Safer��the Result of Local Research
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Kenya Poverty and Equity Assessment 2023

From Poverty to Prosperity: Making Growth More Inclusive

Kenya At-A-Glance

The latest general elections have set the stage for Kenya��s next development chapter. The country has made significant political and economic reforms that have contributed to sustained economic growth, social development, and political stability gains over the past decade. However, its key development challenges still include poverty, inequality, youth unemployment, transparency and accountability, climate change, continued weak private sector investment, and the vulnerability of the economy to internal and external shocks.

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Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Program

To deliver locally-led climate resilience actions and strengthen county and national governments' capacity to manage climate risks.

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Kenya Analytical Program on Forced Displacement

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This interactive dashboard provides insights into the Kenya Analytical Program on Forced Displacement (KAP-FD), focusing on the integration of refugees and host communities in Kenya. Supported by the Netherlands and implemented by the �°Ĳʿ�� and UNHCR, in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, the dashboard visualizes survey data and research findings to guide policy design and service delivery, aiming to foster self-reliance and improve welfare among refugees and host populations.

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The is a joint strategy between the �°Ĳʿ��, International Finance Cooperation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the government to promote shared prosperity and reduce poverty for the people of Kenya. The CPF aims to drive faster and more equitable labor productivity and income growth, greater equity in development outcomes across the country, and help sustain Kenya��s natural capital for greater climate resilience.

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