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 18th September, 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)
What do you understand by the concept of:
i)
Centralized rural development. [5 marks]
ii)
De-centralized rural development. [5 marks]
b)
Discuss which system (centralized or de-centralized) you consider to be best suited for environmental planning and management in Kenya. [20 marks]
2.
Write short shorts on the following, in relation to rural development in Kenya:
i)
Land settlement schemes. [6 marks]
ii)
The special rural development programme. [6 marks]
iii)
The Harambee movement. [8 marks]
3.
Explain the roles and functions of the District development committees in the District Focus for Rural Development Strategy (DFRDS). [20 marks]
4.
Discuss the strength and weaknesses of the District Focus for Rural Development Strategy (DFRDS). [20 marks]
5.
a)
Briefly discuss the rationale behind the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). [8 marks]
b)
Explain the extent to which the CDF has achieved its goals while highlighting its link to the DFRDS. [12 marks]