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MALINDI URBAN ECONOMIC PLAN
1.4. Key principles It is important that the development of the UEP and evaluation of proposed projects are grounded on key principles that support the Programme’s aim to create market driven growth and build resilience. The Atkins SUED Team has defined these principles as:
Resilient
Resource Efficient
› Shifts in the economy
› Circular economy and zero waste
› Adaptive infrastructure to climate change
› Water and energy management
Resilience:
Resource efficient:
The prioritised projects will have to be resilient against shifts in the economy both for domestic and international markets as applicable to remain competitive. They will also need to be adaptive to potential climate change impacts, while ensuring technological advancement can be introduced where possible.
The projects will need to be resource efficient promoting minimisation of waste (or zero waste where possible) and optimising the use of water and energy.
Socially inclusive:
Sustainable:
The UEP will need to be socially inclusive through a thorough understanding of who lives and works in Malindi and how all groups, including women, people living with disabilities and youth, can be engaged moving forward.
The UEP promotes green infrastructure and minimisation of environmental impacts.
› Rural - urban linkages
› Smart Solutions
Resilient
Resource Efficient
Socially Inclusive
Sustainable
Socially Inclusive
Sustainable
› Socio-economic trends
› Low carbon development
› Vulnerable groups
› Green energy
› Immigration / migration
› Green infrastructure
While these principles are closely linked and overlap in their definition, each one of them emphasizes a different aspect that is not fully captured by the others. Thus, it is important that all four principles are embedded in the UEP and its implementation. In addition to these principles, it is critical to ensure the UEP develops the competitiveness of the Municipality to promote and sustain economic growth.
