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Environmental Policy Formulation, Planning And Enforcement Question Paper

Environmental Policy Formulation, Planning And Enforcement

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
(PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT)
EPM 243: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FORMULATION, PLANNING AND
ENFORCEMENT
DATE: Thursday 10th September, 2009 TIME: 11.00 a.m – 1.00 p.m
INSTRUCTIONS:
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Answer Question ONE and any other TWO questions.
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Start questions on a fresh page.
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Use example where appropriate.
1.
a)
Using examples, differentiate between policy analysis and policy management [6marks]
b)
Why should a student of environmental planning study public policy. [10marks]
c)
Using examples, explain why land is a major policy issue in Kenya. [14 marks]
2.
Describe how a new environmental policy can be initiated in a local authority setting. [20 marks]
3.
a)
Briefly discuss the importance of forest protection and conservation in Kenya [10 marks]
b)
Suggest policy measures of balancing the needs of development and forest conservation in Kenya. [10 marks]
4.
a)
While highlighting the advantages, explain four policy implantation instruments. [ 12 marks]
b)
Explain the challenges facing implementation of environmental policy in Kenya today. [ 8 marks]
5.
Discuss five environmental conventions/ protocols Kenya is party to. [20 marks]