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Human Settlement, Environment And Community Development Question Paper

Human Settlement, Environment And Community Development

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ECD 306: HUMAN SETTLEMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 1ST APRIL 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions only. Question 1 is compulsory.

1.
Critically examine the programme areas that are included in Agenda 21 that deal with promoting “Sustainable Development of Human Settlements (30 marks)
2.
Discuss in detail the factors which contribute to the poor performance of Africa and which render most of its population vulnerable to environmental change. (20 marks)
3.
Discuss policies that need to be adopted in order to effectively reduce human vulnerability and increase security to environmental change at national and community levels.(20marks)
4.
Identify and discuss challenges facing the current slum upgrading programmes in Kenya. (20 marks)
5.
Critically examine the environmental implications of the proposed expansion of “Nairobi metropolis”. (20 marks)