Migration and Urbanization
Embu County
Urbanisation in Embu County Guided by the policy of growth centres strategy Development of rural-based market centres Upgrading of local administrative and commercial centres from townships to urban centres/county councils to municipal councils. HOWEVER, future development is based on: the continued improvement of their infrastructure
Urbanisation and Development Any current guide? Vision 2030: Kenya’s Strategy for Development Urbanisation is KEY in the Social Pillar.
Guiding Development Strategies 1963 -1983: Centralised development strategy. 1983: District Focus for Rural Development strategy. 2010 (August): Promulgation of New Constitution ….Devolved Governance …decentralising development strategy. THUS: Urban development ---National/County Level
Embu Urbanisation Trend
Why Urbanisation? Development: Associated with urbanization. NOTE: ALL rich countries are urban countries. No country has ever reached high income levels with low urbanization. Urban Centres: Allow for innovation and goods produced in larger quantity and more cheaply.
Effects of Unplanned Urbanisation NONETHELESS! Municipalities/urban councils: failed to keep pace with rapid urban population growth. THUS! Pressure on existing resources (infrastructure and services). Increase in informal settlements (i.e. Urban slums). Urban poor: 43.1% ( 27,834 persons)
County government and Partners should hasten: Recommendation County government and Partners should hasten: the development of the county migration and urban development policies. the development and implementation of urban development plans.
Two Sides of Urbanisation Aspired Current Status
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