Homa Bay County Fiscal Strategy Paper 2017

Abstract

This paper elaborates principles and policies towards achievement of objectives set out in the Revised County Integrated Development Plan, 2013–2017. It begins with a synopsis of the recent economic developments and outlook as well as strategic priorities and policy goals of the County Government. It details the fiscal policies and the budget framework and concludes by highlighting the key programmes and priority projects for funding in the financial year 2017/2018 as well as in the medium term. In line with the county’s vision of becoming a healthy, wealthy and industrialized county, this Fiscal Strategy Paper 2017 remains focused on (1) pro-poor expenditures in support of priorities set out in the revised CIDP; (2) shifting resources towards completion of capital projects, (3) enhancing mobilization and management of resources in the county and (4) creating a conducive framework for the growth of the private sector. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes keeping the county on the trajectory of cost-effective and sustainable public spending aimed at consolidating gains, touching all dimension of well-being and reaching new development levels.