JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SLB 3121: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES- FOURTH YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER
FINAL EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER –DECEMBER 2014
Instructions: Section A is Compulsory. Choose any TWO questions from Section B
•	Observe CLARITY
•	Carefully Read and understand the question(s) before answering them
SECTION A (Compulsory) (30mrks)
1a) You have been hired by Busia County Commission as a Development planner. Critically assess any Five key issues you would address in your Development plan and the challenges you are likely to encounter (20mks)
 b) Briefly evaluate Rostows stages of Development and its relevance in understanding the concept of development    (10mks)

SECTION B: Answer Any TWO Questions (40mks)
3a). “Africa is poor because it is poor”. In relation to the vicious circle of poverty, discuss this argument    (15mks) 
  b). State any Five major issues affecting Africa’s Development.                       (5marks)

4a). In your view, why do you think the North has developed more than the South? (10marks)
  b).Highlight any Five ways in which Science and Technology can promote development especially in Kenya                                                                                   (10marks)

5a). Discuss any Five roles of Non-Governmental Organizations in enhancing development 
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 c). In relation to class discussions, explain any Five measures that Kenya needs to adopt if it has to achieve its Millennium development Goals (MDGs) (10mks)