https://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/1158 2022-10-31T07:39:28Z https://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/1160 Vihiga County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017 The County Integrated Development Plan highlights the development priority programmes and projects, analysis of major development challenges and cross-cutting issues that will be the focus of development in the medium term. The Plan also sets basic priorities, strategies, on-going projects, flagship projects and newly-proposed projects to be addressed in order to achieve faster economic growth and meet vision 2030 as well MDG’s goals The County Integrated development Plan, 2013-2017 is linked with National policies including the Kenyan Constitution 2010, the MDGs and the vision 2030 through the implementation of various strategies as stipulated under the nine MTEF sectors. There are a number of challenges in the county likely to persist in the current review period which include; low agricultural production, water shortage, high HIV/AIDS prevalence, insecurity, poverty, gender inequality among others. For the county to achieve its vision and mission and address the above challenges, a number of strategies, project and programmes have been proposed to be implemented during the current review period. These will have to be monitored to ensure effective implementation. 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.kippra.or.ke/handle/123456789/1159 Vihiga County Integrated Development Plan 2018-2022 This CIDP was developed around seven priority areas that will provide the focus for implementation in the next five years. The priority areas include promotion of good governance and eradicating corruption in the county; developing an educated, skilled and knowledgeable society; creating opportunities for youth employment and wealth creation through Agri-business, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation; Promoting primary healthcare and clean water and sanitation as the foundation for a healthy County; Developing local industry, strategic partnerships and a reliable transport and communication infrastructure network to spur growth in the county; Promoting Sustainable development and Conservation of our Environment and promoting County unity and public participation in government-led development initiatives. The CIDP will lay more emphasis on the implementation of the big four development programmes prioritized by His Excellency the President, namely; Universal Healthcare, affordable housing, manufacturing and food security. During the plan period, Green Economy strategies that aim at reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities will be pursued. Production, that is, low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive will be adopted. To this end, the County shall promote use of solar energy, biogas production technology, organic farming, sustainable infrastructural development and natural resource management. 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z