Sector Plan for Gender Youth and Vulnerable Groups 2013-2017

Abstract

Gender, Youth and Vulnerable Group Sector is one of the key sectors that are expected to drive the agenda of the Kenya Vision 2030. This Sector Plan is expected to promote socio-economic empowerment of youth, women and vulnerable groups in the society. The Plan also aims at promoting diverse culture so as to realize a peaceful coexistence among all Kenyans. This Plan outlines policies, programmes and projects for implementation within the Second MTP 2013-17 period. The Plan has been aligned to the Constitution of Kenya, Kenya Vision 2030, Second MTP, gender, youth and vulnerable groups related regional and international commitments, conventions and treaties. The Plan has been prepared by several Government Ministries and other key stakeholders through a participatory and a consultative process. The key thematic areas addressed by the Plan are: Gender; vulnerable groups; Youth; Sports and Culture and Special programmes. To achieve the sector’s objectives under these five thematic areas, several flagship projects will be implemented within the plan period...