Figure 1.1 Purpose of the UEP

1.2 Purpose of the Plan

Combining local knowledge and international expertise, the Mandera Municipality Urban Economic Plan (UEP): The UEP is an advisory document that builds on existing work and priorities identified under the Mandera County Integrated Development Plan as well as aligning and complementing work done by other donors. In doing so, it will provide a focused economic strategy for the Municipal Board and Municipal Departments to enable them to deliver economic development within the Municipality, as well as support Mandera Municipality in driving forward an Integrated Spatial Development Plan.

The UEP prioritises actions and climate-resilient and inclusive infrastructure projects that can support Mandera’s economic sectors with the greatest potential for inclusive employment generation. Drawing on international best practice, it introduces an integrated multidiscipline approach to planning for economic growth and supports capacity building from an early stage.

Figure 1.1 Purpose of the UEP

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Provides an inclusive economic strategy that can guide future development towards increasing prosperity in Mandera;

Prioritises economic activities and climate resilient infrastructure that can maximise benefits and support the development of a sustainable economic future of Mandera and introduce international best practice and innovation;

Brings together stakeholders on deciding the economic future of Mandera and implementing it; and

Identifies and prepares value chain projects that can be considered further in terms of their feasibility and bankability before SUED seed financing is committed.

Source: Atkins, 2021