Laikipia District Development Plan 1997-2001

Abstract

This District Development Plan was prepared by the District Departmental Heads of various ministries under the co-ordination of the District Commissioner assisted by the members of the District Planning Unit. The plan drafts were discussed by members of the District Executive Committee and approved by the District Development Committee. Rural Planning Department of the Office of the Vice President and Ministry of Planning and National Development provided overall guidance through seminars, formulation of the guidelines and was also responsible for editing and publication of the plan. The plan is divided into three chapters, each of which addresses the theme of the plan "Rapid Industrialization for Sustainable Development". Chapter One: Provides background information on the districts natural and human resource base, the level of exploitation of these resources, the welfare indicators, as well as socioeconomic infrastructure of the district. Chapter Two: Outlines the major constraints to industrialization and the strategies that the district will pursue to achieve rapid industrialization. Chapter Three: Lists in order of priority for each sector, the major projects and programmes which the DOC wishes to implement during the 1997-2001 plan period. Selection and prioritization of projects and programmes was done by the DOC...