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District Focus Planning Question Paper

District Focus Planning

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 261: DISTRICT FOCUS PLANNING

DATE: FRIDAY, 28TH AUGUST 2009

TIME: 8.00 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Use examples and illustrations wherever appropriate.

1.
a)
Explain the following in the context of District Focus Planning:
(i)
Rural Development (5 marks)
(ii)
Decentralization (5 marks)
(iii)
Basic Needs Approach to Planning. (5 marks)
b)
Briefly discuss the evolution of District Focus Planning in Kenya. (15 marks)
2.
a)
Outline the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (8 marks)
(b)
To what extent has District Focus Planning facilitated the achievement of the MDGs at the grassroots level in Kenya? (12 marks)
3.
a)
Explain the role of Local Authorities in decentralized environmental planning and management. (12 marks)
b)
How do Local Authorities link up with the District Development Committees? (8 marks)
4.
(a)
Explain the purpose of community participation in the planning process. (8 marks)
b)
Assess the effectiveness of District Focus Planning in facilitating participatory planning in the rural development process in Kenya. (12 marks)
5.
“Top down” or “Bottom up”, which planning model is best for Kenya? (20 marks)