CIDP Document
This document summarizes the Third Garissa County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) for 2023-2027. It outlines the county's strategic roadmap for economic recovery, basic service improvements, climate change adaptation, and socio-economic transformation.
The Third Garissa County Integrated Development Plan (2023-2027) guides economic recovery, basic service improvements, climate change adaptation, and socio-economic transformation.
This plan aims for a prosperous and cohesive Garissa County with a high quality of life, guided by democratic and equitable development principles. It addresses multifaceted challenges by aligning with national and international development agendas, including Kenya Vision 2030 and the SDGs, through a participatory process involving all 30 wards.
Chapter One: County Overview
Describes Garissa County's location, climate, administrative units, demographics, human development, and poverty.
Chapter Two: Performance Review
Reviews the implementation of the previous CIDP, analyzing revenue, expenditure, sector performance, challenges, and lessons learned.
Chapter Three: Spatial Development Framework
Presents strategies to guide spatial planning policy and address spatial challenges within the county.
Chapter 4: Development Priorities, Strategies and Programmes
Details development priorities, strategies, programs, and flagship projects aligned with national and international agendas.
Chapter Five: Implementation Framework
Outlines the institutional structure, resource mobilization, asset management, and risk management for plan implementation.
Chapter Six: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Describes the framework for monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including indicators, data collection, reporting, and citizen engagement.
Garissa County is in Kenya's North-Eastern region, covering 44,753 Km², bordering Somalia, Lamu, Tana River, Isiolo, and Wajir Counties.
The county's population was projected at 905,087 in 2022 and is expected to reach 1,012,920 by 2027, with an annual growth rate of approximately 3.5%.
Specific poverty statistics are not detailed in the provided text, though a 'Poverty Profile' is mentioned as a section within the plan.
| Indicator | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 44,753 Km² | Area of Garissa County. |
| Projected Population (2022) | 905,087 | Projected population for Garissa County. |
| Projected Population (2027) | 1,012,920 | Projected population for Garissa County. |
| Annual Population Growth | approx. 3.5% | Projected annual population growth rate for Garissa County. |
| Dominant Livelihood | Livestock production | Over 90 percent of inhabitants derive livelihood from livestock. |
| Number of Sub-Counties | 10 | Operational sub-counties in Garissa County. |
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The plan aims to achieve a competitive, prosperous, and cohesive county with a high quality of life by focusing on economic recovery, basic service improvements, climate change adaptation, and socio-economic transformation.
Key priorities include enhancing economic recovery, improving basic services, addressing climate change, fostering socio-economic transformation, strengthening health services, boosting the agricultural economy, promoting trade and investment, and developing infrastructure.
Major challenges include arid climate conditions, high poverty, limited access to services, inadequate infrastructure, economic vulnerability, socio-cultural barriers, a large refugee population, low investment, environmental issues, and youth unemployment.
The plan was developed through a participatory process involving stakeholders from all 30 wards of Garissa County.
The projected population for Garissa County by 2027 is 1,012,920.
Livestock production is the dominant economic activity, supporting over 90 percent of the inhabitants.
