2.2. Economic planning context

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The diagnostic process set the basis and context for the development of the UEP. The Isiolo Diagnostic Report covers the key international and national trends, which are likely to influence Isiolo’s growth trajectory, and the policy framework from national strategies through to Isiolo’s own priorities and ambitions. Economic planning context The Isiolo UEP aspires to build on and enhance the work already done The Kitui UEP aspires to build on and enhance the work already done

International trends

Urbanisation trends Depletion of resources Climate change Impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution

National Polices and Strategies

Kenya Constitution 2010 (Chapters 5 & 12) County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012 (revised 2017) Urban Areas and Cities Act (2011) Physical Planning Act No. 6 of 1996 (revised 2012) Kenya Vision 2030 National Spatial Plan (NSP) Kenya Green Growth Strategy

Local Plans

Isiolo CIDP 2018-2022 Isiolo Municipal Charter (2018) Isiolo Investment Plan 2018-2022

Isiolo Priorities

Develop as an administrative centre with multifunctional activites Establish modern markets and an effective trade environment Seek to introduce a diversified processing and manufacturing sector with access to wider markets Improve infrastructure to enhance the business environment and quality of life Develop employment opportunities for the growing young population Leverage the potential tourism opportunities provided by the regional game parks and diverse cultural mix within the County