Taita Taveta County Integrated Development Plan 2013-2017

Abstract

In line with the provisions of The County Government 2012 and The Public Finance Management Act 2012, which identify County integrated Development Planning as the core framework in organizing, coordinating and executing the affairs of the County governments. Taita Taveta County presents this inaugural CIDP (2013 – 2017) to guide the effective delivery of public services. Preparation of this plan was achieved through wider consultation with the people of Taita Taveta and numerous other stakeholders who have an active role to play in the County ‘s development process. This CIDP sets out a strategy to guide us towards our vision through eleven platforms organized around focused but integrated sectors. Access to clean and safe water and the food security of our County are key pillars of our development agenda. We will take steps to improve production capacity, processing and marketing of agricultural produce while ensuring better access to water for our people and for industry. The County Government will invest in the diversification of county economy, particularly in the mining, tourism, trade and industry sectors. The mining sector will be supported by encouraging private investment, while ensuring that benefits accruing are shared with the community in line with international best practices and legal framework now existing or to come.