Sector Plan for Labour and Employment 2013-2017

Abstract

This Sector Plan for Labour and Employment has been formulated alongside the Second Medium Term Plan (MTP) 2013-2017, of the Kenya Vision 2030. The Sector Plan highlights in detail the policies, programmes and projects for implementation over the Second Medium Term Plan period whose main theme is ‘Transforming Kenya: Pathway to Devolution, Socio-Economic Development, Equity and National Unity’. It builds on the effort of the Sector Plan for Labour and Employment for the First Medium Term Plan 2008-2012. This Plan incorporates lessons learnt during the implementation of the First Medium Term Plan and priorities on implementation of the Constitution. The key focus areas for this Sector Plan are; employment promotion and optimal utilization of human resources, and social protection through targeted policies and activities as outlined therein. It also focuses on the provision of timely labour market information, demand driven skills development, modernization of technology in training institutions, productivity management, occupational safety and health, youth empowerment and harmonious labour relations...