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

› Shifts in the economy › Adaptive infrastructure to climate change › Smart Solutions Resource Efficient

› Circular economy and zero waste › Water and energy management › Rural - urban linkages

Resilient

Socially Inclusive

Resource Efficient

Sustainable

Socially Inclusive

› Socio-economic trends › Vulnerable groups › Immigration / migration Sustainable

› Low carbon development › Green energy › Green infrastructure

Resilience:

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.

Socially inclusive:

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.

Resource efficient:

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.

Sustainable:

The UEP promotes green infrastructure and minimisation of environmental impacts.

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.