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Migration and Urbanization

Migration and Urbanization. Embu County. Urbanisation in Embu County. Guided by the policy of growth centres strategy Development of rural-based market centres

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Migration and Urbanization

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  1. Migration and Urbanization

  2. Embu County

  3. 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

  4. Urbanisation and Development Any current guide? • Vision 2030: Kenya’s Strategy for Development • Urbanisation is KEY in the Social Pillar.

  5. 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

  6. EmbuUrbanisation Trend

  7. 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.

  8. 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)

  9. 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.

  10. Two Sides of Urbanisation Aspired Current Status

  11. WAY FORWARD Planning Solution to …!

  12. Embu …!

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