Busia County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017

Abstract

The recent National Launch of the Medium Term Plan II (MTP2) 2013-2017 by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya provides an appropriate policy framework for integration of all development initiatives at national and county levels of governance. The C.I.D.P will be instrumental for the actualization of the desired aspirations contained in the key national development blueprint Vision 2030 and our affirmations to international ideals espoused in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the local level. This shall be done through the multifaceted interventions in partnership with our supportive development partners and enhanced roles of the private sector through the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). It is our conviction and belief this integrated planning and coordination shall ultimately lead to the realization of the high quality of life as envisioned for all Busia residents, including those in the Diaspora. The rationale for preparing the Busia County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) is based on the participatory approach. A number of consultative meetings were held at all levels in the County including: wards, sub-counties, county and at the national level with professionals in the Diaspora. Overall, there is need to improve the livelihoods of the people of Busia County and help them realize their socio- economic and environmental potentials by mobilizing and equitably distributing resources and providing supportive and enabling policy and legal environments for the Sustainable development and a green economy. For us to be in sync with the Results Based Management (RBM) development approach, the driving force for the public service delivery, the County Government of Busia shall sign and uphold Performance Contracts across its composition and functional areas; geared towards realization of C.I.D.P Strategic Policy Thrusts. The main focus will now be to activate periodic reviews of C.I.D.P implementation. This will also include mid-term evaluation for necessary development reorientations. After requisite publication of the plans, the government will hasten the dissemination to lower levels including the wards. This will be an opportune time to reinforce identity and ownership of the plans as well as apportion responsibilities towards their implementation.