Over the past decade the levels of poverty in Kenya have substantially reduced from 56% to 46% subsequently lifting more than 4 million people out of poverty. This substantialpoverty reduction levels have been accompanied by other gains including increased early childhood school enrolment, improved participation of women in economic and social spheres,improved environmental management and increased forest cover. The new rights based constitution has further ensured that people havea say in the running of their country through a devolved system of governance. The country however continues to face seriouschallenges of inequality in economic prosperity characterised by lack of inclusion of women and youth who are the bulk of the county’s population in economic growth initiatives. In addition, the new devolved system of government needs nurturing if it is to deliver services and drive development around the country. Itis through this background that UNDP over the last one year continues to build strong institutions to ensure that the devolved system work to improve lives and grow a prosperous country. UNDP Kenya efforts to build institutional capacity are complemented by crosscutting issues like human rights, gender empowerment, HIV and AIDs in addition to enabling a thriving civil society movementespecially at the grassroots level
Tahun publikasi
2003
Penulis
Bahasa
English
Kata kunci
empowerment, sustainability
Geografis
Kenya
