Title | A rapid assessment of Kenya's water, sanitation and sewerage framework |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Nairobi, KEInstitute |
Pagination | 68 pag. : fig., tab. |
Date Published | 2007-01-01 |
Publisher | Institute of Economic Affairs |
Place Published | Nairobi, Kenya |
ISSN Number | 9966718311 |
Keywords | gender, institutional framework, kenya, legislation, millennium development goals, policies, sanitation, sdiafr, sdipol, sewerage, water resources management, water supply |
Abstract | This study briefly outlines the history of the water, sanitation and sewerage framework in Kenya prior to recent reforms. It discusses the current framework and the challenges and makes suggestions on the way forward. The study recommends that water, as a key catalyst to economic growth, be given a higher priority in national development. It has identified seven areas of strategic intervention: institution building, capacity development, awareness and information sharing, community and user integration, gender mainstreaming, regulation and financing. The study concludes that Kenya has made substantial progress in broadening water coverage. Kenya has also developed a policy in the area of sanitation, and strategies for water resource management, supply, and sewerage. The study shows that water, sanitation and sewerage sector reforms are underway, beneficial and encouraging. It shows also that public sector reforms can benefit from non state support in service provision, infrastructure development and financial support. The objective of the study is to inform policy makers, implementing agencies, service providers and development partners. |
Notes | 27 ref. - Includes glossary |
Custom 1 | 824 |