| dc.description.abstract | The paper provides empirical analysis of the impact of fiscal decentralization in Kenya through
CDF on gross enrolment to standard one in primary schools in Kitutu Chache constituency. Data
from 30 public primary schools sampled was taken for period between 1993-2013, representing
period prior to and after introduction of CDF. Panel data was used in the analysis that estimated a
random effects model. Key observable independent variables primarily the pupil-teacher ratio,
class size, number of streams and FPE were controlled for. The results suggest that fiscal
decentralization though CDF has no significant effect on standard one enrolment in Kitutu
Chache constituency. A further estimation was done to see the effect of CDF on gross enrolment
to the entire school and CDF was found to have a positive and significant impact, therefore
colloborating the existing theoretical literature on the impact of fiscal decentralization on public
goods provision.
KEY WORDS: Fiscal decentralization, CDF,Enrolment, Education, Kitutu Chache, Public
goods. | en_US |
