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PROMOTING GREEN ECONOMY AT COUNTY LEVEL IN KENYA

Report of the 2nd

Annual NRMP Forum

Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)

Nairobi, 22 – 23rd

March 2012

Authors:

Benson Owuor Ochieng’ (ILEG)

Kevin Mugenya (ILEG)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE ANNUAL NRMP FORUM .................................................................................................................................. 3

THE 2ND ANNUAL NRMP FORUM .......................................................................................................................... 4

PURPOSE OF THE FORUM ................................................................................................................................................. 4

OBJECTIVES OF THE FORUM .............................................................................................................................................. 4

ORGANIZATION OF THE FORUM......................................................................................................................................... 4

PARTICIPANTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

GREEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA ........................................................................... 8

DEFINING GREEN ECONOMY ............................................................................................................................................ 8

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCOURSE ON GREEN ECONOMY ..................................................................................................... 8

RELEVANCE OF GREEN ECONOMY IN KENYA ........................................................................................................................ 9

GREEN ECONOMY AND DEVOLUTION IN KENYA .................................................................................................................. 10

CREATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR GREEN ECONOMY IN KENYA .................................................................................................. 12

INCENTIVIZING THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR GREEN ECONOMY ................................................................................................. 12

ASALS AND GREEN ECONOMY IN KENYA .......................................................................................................................... 13

CHALLENGES & LESSONS - PARTNERS’ REPORTS .................................................................................................. 15

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA) ........................................................................................... 15

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES (MEMR)........................................................................................ 16

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ..................................................................................................................................... 17

MINISTRY OF NORTHERN KENYA AND ARID LANDS.............................................................................................................. 18

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND (CDTF)............................................................................................................. 20

MESPT /AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................ 21

TOWARDS A COMMON NRMP APPROACH TO PROMOTING GREEN ECONOMY AT COUNTY LEVEL ..................... 23

WEAKNESSES/CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NRMP ....................... 23

SPECIFIC GREEN ECONOMY OBJECTIVE FOR NRMP IN A DEVOLVED SYSTEM FOR YEAR 2012/2013 ............................................. 24

ACTIONS REQUIRED REALIZE THE OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................... 24

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE REALIZATION OF NRMP FOCUS ON GREEN ECONOMYAT THE COUNTY LEVEL .......... 25

PARTNERS’ PRESENTATIONS ON OBJECTIVES, FOCAL AREAS AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2012/13 ........................................................ 25

MINISTRY OF NORTHERN KENYA AND ARID LANDS.............................................................................................................. 25

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND (CDTF)............................................................................................................. 26

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ..................................................................................................................................... 26

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (ABD) ............................................................................................................... 27

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES (MEMR)........................................................................................ 28

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA) ........................................................................................... 28

THE ROAD AHEAD ................................................................................................................................................ 30

ANNEXES ............................................................................................................................................................. 31

ANNEX I: PROGRAMME ................................................................................................................................................. 32

ANNEX II: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS ..................................................................................................................................... 34


THE ANNUAL NRMP FORUM

The Natural Resource Management Programme (NRMP) aims to help achieve Kenya’s Vision 2030 by

reducing poverty through sustainable management of natural resources. The implementing agencies for

this Programme include the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR), the National

Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the Ministry of State

for the Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands (MDNKOAL), the Community Development

Trust Fund (CDTF), and the Microfinance Enterprises Support Programme Trust (ADB/MESPT).

In formulating the programme of support, the NRMP partners recognized the importance of continuously

sharing knowledge and developing new approaches and strategies for natural resource management in

Kenya. The NRMP Programme Document therefore stipulates that a NRM Forum is to be held annually to

enhance dialogue, cooperation and synergies between the partners and discuss particular thematic topics

of interest to the Programme.

The first such Forum was held on 10 February 2011 at Panafric Hotel in Nairobi. It focused on “Engaging

the Private Sector in Promotion of Green Growth in Kenya”. It followed up on the discussions and

conclusions that emerged from the Green Growth Conference held on 31 January 2011 at the Danish

Embassy. The Forum helped the implementing partners to institutionalize many of the recommendations

through their annual workplans for the financial year 2011/2012.

More specifically, it:

Reviewed partners’ experiences working with the private sector and promoting Green Growth in

Kenya;

Discussed possibilities for adapting a common approach to the promotion of Green Growth; and

Explored possibilities for strengthening programme synergies across the components and

engaging the private sector.

It generated two main outputs: concrete targets for the next annual work plans focusing on engagement

of the private sector; and a common NRMP approach to promoting GreenGrowth in Kenya.


THE 2ND ANNUAL NRMP FORUM

The 2nd

Annual NRMP Forum was held from 22-23 March 2012 at the Kenyatta International Conference

Centre (KICC). Like the first annual forum, it sought to put into context the major issues of the day, such as

the implementation of sustainable development in a devolved system of governance under the Kenya

Constitution 2010, the Green Growth Agenda in the context of Vision 2030, the challenge of climate

change, and the country’s plans for Rio+20. Its theme was Promoting a Green Economy at County Level.

PURPOSE OF THE FORUM

The Forum brought together the NRMP stakeholders from national and county level to discuss

possibilities for promoting natural resources management against the backdrop of these important

themes of common interest. It also examined different approaches for the NRMP partners to enhance

cooperation and synergies across the different components of the NRMP.

In line with the theme of the Forum, the following sub-themes were explored:

Opportunities for green economy at county level in light of the on-going national devolution

process

The role of the private sector as a driver for a green economy at county level

Green Economy, Rio+20 and sustainable development in Kenya

OBJECTIVES OF THE FORUM

More specifically, the objective of the 2nd

Annual NRMP Forum was to:

Follow up on partners’ achievement and challenges on working with green economy in 2011 and

experience with creating synergies within NRMP

Examine the challenges & opportunities on integrating NRM solutions as part of addressing a

green economy at county level

Discuss possibilities for adapting a common approach towards a green economy at county level

Explore possibilities for strengthening programme synergies across the components regarding a

green economy at county level

The forum generated targets for promoting a green economy at county level for the respective

components of the NRMP during 2012/2013 financial year.

ORGANIZATION OF THE FORUM

The 2nd

Annual NRMP Forum was organized and convened by the Ministry of Environment and Mineral

Resources (MEMR) in collaboration with the NRM Programme partners. It was supported by the Danish


Embassy. The Institute for Law and Environmental Governance (ILEG) provided technical and logistical

support in organizing the Forum. The Forum lasted 2 days and was conducted as follows:1

DAY 1

The first day of Forum focused on conceptual and practical issues surrounding green economy and its

place in Kenya’s sustainable development agenda. Discussions were facilitated by three main

presentations on the following:

Introduction to green economy in the context of the Rio+20 discourse and its implications for

county level sustainable development planning;

Partnerships and opportunities for promoting a green economy at county level in the light of

devolution under the new Constitution; and

Incentivizing the private sector and its role as a driver for green economy at county level

The main idea was to bring participants up to speed with the latest sustainable development discourse on

green economy and its practical implications for Kenya.

DAY 2

The second day focused mainly on presentations of reports by the NRMP partners and discussions of the

same. The partners also reviewed and formulated input for their work plans for the 2012/13 financial year.

More specifically, the second day second day focused on:-

Presentation from partners on work plans implemented at the Annual Forum 2011, challenges on

working with green economy and experience with creating synergy within NRMP;

Formulation of common focus for NRMP on green economy atcounty level; and

Formulation of sub-component outputs regarding a green economy at county level.

PARTICIPANTS

The Forum was attended by NRMP implementing

partners and broad range of stakeholders from both the

national and county level.2 Other participants included

representatives of the private sector, academia, non-

governmental organizations (NGOs), community based

organizations (CBOs), pastoralists and farmers.

Different companies and institutions exhibited works

relating to the theme of the Forum.

1 See Annex I for detailed programme

2 See Annex II for the list of participants


OVERVIEW

is Excellency Ambassador Geert Aagaard

Andersen’s speech during the official opening of

this year’s NRMP Forum provides insight into what

this important event was all about. Green economy has

moved to the front page of sustainable development

discourse. The Forum provided a wonderful opportunity to

the diverse stakeholders who participated to exchange

views on current issues, share experiences and best

practices, and to discuss ways to develop synergies in

implementing the NRMP programme.

Green economy agenda is already embedded into

international development agenda. It is at the core of the

United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

(Rio +20). As such, international concerns and activities

around green economy are already influencing national

actions and the day to day activities at the household level. It is pervasive, and encompasses ideas

promoting growth in income and employment that is driven by public and private investments that result

into low carbon emission, enhance energy and resource efficiency. The main challenges are the different

opinions on what a green economy is and how to promote the transition to a green economy.

But every country has opportunities for promoting green economy. In Kenya, there are already a lot of

small-scale initiatives targeting the local poor populations who depend more directly on the environment

and natural resource. Such initiatives aim at providing alternative sources of energy through the use of

innovative tools and equipments that are readily available and accessible. Such initiatives, if well

supported, have the potential of promoting low-carbon development, which can support income-

generation and well-being in an environmentally sustainable manner. As such, green economy can be

viewed as providing a solution to the many economic and environmental challenges currently facing the

country while ensuring that it benefits human well-being by addressing poverty alleviation, it is

environmentally sustainable and promotes economic growth.

As H.E Geert Aargaard Andersen pointed out, this year’s NRMP Forum on Promoting Green Economy at

the County Level is relevant in Kenya because of at least two fundamental reasons. First, since the new

Constitution of 2010 sets out an irreversible transition path towards devolved democratic governance

institutions and systems, which will have far reaching implications for the way Kenyans operate and deliver

services to Kenyans. Secondly, the transition to an inclusive green economy involves all levels of society.

Therefore, whereas the national government is meant to develop policies and strategies for providing an

enabling framework for successful transition, the devolved system of government provides an opportunity

for other stakeholders at local level to participate in making the green economy a reality. He concluded by

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encouraging all participants to use the Annual Forum as a platform to learn from each other, to

strengthen their cooperation, move towards a coordinated approach in implementation and taking up

practical actions aimed achieving concrete results for the benefit of Kenya and Kenyans.


GREEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

DEFINING GREEN ECONOMY

reen economy does not lend itself to

easy definition. But it has become a

buzzword in the mainstream lexicon of

both international and national sustainable

development policy discourse. It connotes the

pursuit of sustainable development that results in

improved human well-being and social equity,

while significantly reducing environmental risk

and ecological scarcities. It is designed to

promote economic progress with positive social

outcomes in a way that does maintain ecological

footprints within planetary boundaries.

As a concept, green economy has evolved against a backdrop of multiple crises of the recent past and

today – global economic and financial crises, acute food shortages visited upon the most world’s most

vulnerable populations as seen in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya, frequent energy crises witnessed

in Kenya due to drought-related water shortages in the dams which supply Kenya’s hydropower. All these

pose a great challenge to the country’s economic development future and sustainable development as

captured in Vision 2030.

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DISCOURSE ON GREEN ECONOMY

reen economy has become a central

concept in global sustainable

development discourse. The Rio+20

meeting held in June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro under

the auspices of the UN General Assembly to

celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Rio

Earth summit in 1992 had key agenda items. The

one was the institutional framework for

sustainable development. The other was green

economy in the context of sustainable

development and poverty eradication.

It is part of a new awakening that many years of reliance on the brown economy for wealth creation based

on fossil fuel has not met the challenge of sustainable development. Social marginalization, environmental

degradation and resource depletion remain rampant. Achieving Millennium Development Goals by 2015

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looks a like a wish that might not be met. Against this light, the global community is seeking to move

towards a green economy as a strategic economic policy agenda for achieving sustainable development.

In essence, green economy is about pursuit of sustainable development and improving the quality of

human well-being within the environmental constraints – climate change, energy insecurity, and

ecological scarcity.

RELEVANCE OF GREEN ECONOMY IN KENYA

enya’s economy is primarily based on

natural resources. Its rural population,

comprising about 67.7% of a total

population of approximately 40 million, depends

directly on natural resources.

Like other developing countries, Kenya is faced

with many socio-economic challenges such as

poverty, unemployment and serious

environmental degradation as witnessed in

decreasing forest cover, loss of biodiversity,

decreasing fish stock and the impacts of climate change. Such environmental degradation makes the poor

even more vulnerable.

Vision 2030, Kenya’s long-term development blueprint, aims to transform Kenya into “a newly

industrializing, middle income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens in a clean and

secure environment”. The Vision is anchored on three key pillars: Economic; Social; and Political

Governance. The economic pillar aims to achieve an economic growth rate of 10 per cent per annum and

sustaining the same till 2030 in order to generate more resources to address the MDGs.

The vision has identified a number of flagship projects in every sector to be implemented over the period

to facilitate the desired growth that can support the implementation of the MDGs on a sustainable basis.

The realization of Vision 2030 provides the country with an opportunity to make the transition to a green

economy which goes hand-in-hand with sustainable development and the achievement of the Millennium

Development Goals (MDGs).

However, most sectors of the country’s economy and the Vision 2030 do not adequately recognize or take

account of climate change in their policies and plans. It is partly in response to this that Kenya has recently

developed the National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS). The green economy pathway

approach provides a bridge to make the linkages between NCCRS and Vision 2030. This is because, all the

six (6) sectors identified under the economic pillar to contribute to the achievement of 10 per cent

economic growth per annum and the flagship projects under Vision 2030 are the same ones indentified

under the NCCRS for proposed climate change projects and programmes.

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Transition into a green economy within these sectors would imply investments in efficient transport

systems, housing, energy efficiency improvements, sustainable sourcing of biological resources and

environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Since natural resource sectors such as agriculture, the

mineral sector, forestry and fisheries remain the main job providers, a green economy should maintain

and enhance the natural capital that will constitute an important source of jobs, income and livelihood

support for a vast majority of the population.

GREEN ECONOMY AND DEVOLUTION IN KENYA

enya’s new Constitution heralds a new

era for development planning and

governance. It moves the country from a

centralized approach to a devolved system of

governance. Its Article 174 outlines the objects

of devolution to include the need to promote

participation, social and economic development,

and democratization. It creates a two-tier

government system at national and county

levels. Each level has distinct functions which

outlined in the Fourth Schedule.

The national government has the broad functions of national economic planning, general land planning,

coordinating planning by counties, and overall policy for the protection of the environment and natural

resources. The county Governments have specific functions concerning agriculture, health, trade and

country planning. They are also under responsibility to implement national policies relating to

environment and natural resource management. Success of devolution would depend on a harmonious

relationship between the national and County Governments.

There are several entry points within the Constitution that can be utilized to promote sustainability and

transition to a Green Economy within a devolved Government in Kenya. These include:-

a) Development Prioritization within Counties

While the national Government is responsible for overall economic and national planning, every county

will shape the pace and approach of its development in a fundamental manner. County Governments will

put in place and implement their development priorities. This offers opportunities for Counties to adopt a

green economy approaches in their development and planning processes.

b) Law-making Function of County Assemblies

County Assemblies have power and responsibility to make laws applicable within the counties for issues

within their competence as detailed I the Fourth Schedule. In exercising these powers Counties can ensure

that the laws provide incentives for promoting green economy. For example when legislating on issues

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relating to county transport, county assemblies can require that they adopt transport modes that are fuel

efficient.

c) Land Use management

Land is central to the livelihoods of majority of Kenyans. It is a major resource for most counties and will

form a key aspect of their efforts to develop depending on how they utilize it. The Constitution makes

substantial directives for the sustainable management of land. The national and county government will

have a role in the regulation of land and its sustainable use.

They will be required to not only cooperate with each other but also with the national Land Commission

whose responsibilities include oversight over land planning and research into relevant uses of land and

natural resources. This provides opportunities for promoting Green Economy by adopting sustainable

uses and management methodology to land.

d) Inclusion of Green Economy Indicators in Distribution of Resources

In the distribution of resources between the national and county Governments and between counties, the

constitution sets out an elaborate criteria and process for sharing revenue. The Commission on Revenue

Allocation and the Senate will be key institutions in this process.

In relation to this, one of the criteria that will be used in determining equitable sharing of national

resources under article 203 will be the national interest, developmental and other needs of the counties,

and the need for economic optimization of each county and the provision of incentives for each of them

to optimize the capacity to raise revenue. This process can be used to ensure that there is an incentive for

counties to adopt development practices that promote a green economy.

e) Implementing National Government Policies

There are already on-going efforts within national Government to promote a green economy through

adoption of policies, establishment of projects, partnerships with private sector and similar initiatives.

County Governments are under a duty to implement policies of national government in the field of

natural resources and environmental sustainability.

f) Implementing Pilot Projects within Counties

The adoption of a Green Economy is still at its infancy. The levels of appreciation and support are low.

There is huge opportunity for support to and adoption by county Governments of innovative projects that

support a green economy. These can then act as examples for other counties and be replicated across the

country. Related to this is the need to enhance awareness and mass sensitization on the benefits of

shifting to a green economy and encourage partnerships between private sector, county governments

and civil society in this process.


CREATING PARTNERSHIPS FOR GREEN ECONOMY IN KENYA

chieving green economy is a

challenging endeavour requiring

effective partnerships among

stakeholders. This calls for considerable

education and awareness on the part of the

citizenry, private sector, NGOs, academia and

government institutions.

Education and awareness can help sensitize the

citizenry to contribute towards green economy

from individual level to entire communities.

Action towards green economy starts from the individual to communities. It is as much a personal

responsibility as it is a collective endeavour.

It also calls for effective public-private partnerships in developing the right technologies and programmes.

It captures all sectors; the extent to which it succeeds depends on cooperation within and across sectors.

INCENTIVIZING THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR GREEN ECONOMY

he private sector has a central role to play in

promoting the transition into a green

economy. This can be done through both

domestic and foreign direct investment given.

Areas of contribution include diffusion of

innovative products, processes, technologies and

services that generate sustainable solutions or

viable alternatives.

In the context of devolution, the private sector

would undertake initiatives that promote a green

economy. It would behove county governments ensure investment planning that is aimed towards

facilitating platforms for attracting the private sector. In addition, there is an opportunity to have the

private sector forming part of the County Executive.

To attract private sector players to play a key role in promoting a green economy, County Assemblies

would need to enact legislation that provide incentives that would either trigger new investments or

sustain and protect the existing investments. Such legislation could use economic instruments and

incentives to promote green economy as opposed to reliance on the traditional command and control

approach to environmental management.

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Some of the initiatives or actions that Counties can begin undertake in creating an enabling framework

are to:-

a) Undertake a County Strategic Environment Assessment for Green Economic sectors to reduce

approval processes and documentation required.

b) Create a ‘one-stop-office’ within the county that would reduce the bureaucracy in attaining

approval of licenses or permits hence reducing the transaction costs.

c) Enact legislations aimed at promoting investment incentives for purposes of transitioning into a

green economy.

As such, the legal and policy framework established within each county would act as a catalyst for private

sector to promote investments aimed at promoting a green economy.

ASALS AND GREEN ECONOMY IN KENYA

SALs have unique climate response

characteristics, and are attracting

considerable attention in recent

development discourse. Their natural resources

form the basic livelihood assets for many poor

and vulnerable communities.

This gives ASALs great significance for both the

global system and the socio-economic policy

development options for Kenya – where they

have experienced some of the most drastic and

contentious tenure and resource governance transformations over the years. It would be useful

understand how the changing landscape of resource governance in these areas with the emerging

concepts such as green economy.

A starting point for promoting green economy in ASALs would require an in-depth understanding of the

value chains and the opportunities for promoting public private partnershipsfor natural resource

management. Priorities and opportunities exist in:

a) Revitalizing degraded pastureland, and restoring and promoting production of indigenous

grasses through community-based pasture management program.

b) Managing water systems, including introduction of water harvesting systems, to limit pressure on

pastureland and improve availability of water for livestock.

c) Improving pastoralists’ access to fodder through promotion of and linkage with fodder

production systems in river basin areas

d) Establishing a community livestock revolving fund to promote investments in improved animal

health, local value added production and partnerships for fodder production in the river-basin

areas

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Furthermore, agriculture provides a good platform or entry point for promoting green economy to the

local communities by using some locally available and accessible technologies within the energy and

waste management sector.

To unlock the potential in the ASALs, there is need for the government to heavily invest in these areas by

developing programmes that will ensure the protection of the livelihoods of the pastoralist e.g. fattening

programmes targeting the market demand and initiatives that encourage destocking during the

unfavourable seasons. In addition, there is need to develop a policy framework to guide the land use

activities within such an ecosystem. There is also a need to generate scientific research that would inform

evidence based policy formulation, establishment of early warning systems, and development of strategic

plans to be used to inform sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Other opportunities that can be undertaken to promoting green economy within ASALs that can be linked

to the on-going reforms. These include:-

a) Ensuring that the National Land Commission (NLC) manages public land in a manner that

promotes green economy.

b) Seizing opportunities presented in climate change adaptation and mitigation measures to attract

climate finance to support sustainable development and green economy.

c) Promoting the traditional crops within the ASALs as a way of promoting the green economy and

climate change adaptation. A good example is cassava, which also absorbs a lot of nitrogen from

the atmosphere hence use of less fertilizer and in the long run minimizing the use of fertilizers

that increase green house emission.

d) Promotion of simple technologies to reduce over-reliance on natural resources for energy e.g.

deforestation for fuel wood.


CHALLENGES & LESSONS - PARTNERS’ REPORTS

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA)

ithin the NRMPNEMA is dealing with

the Environmental Management

subcomponent with the objective that

‘Sustainable environmental management is

advanced and consolidated’.The NRMP supports

the following strategic objectives from the NEMA

strategic plan 2010- 2013:

a) Act to protect, conserve and improve

quality of air, water, land and biodiversity

(originally output 1.2.1 enhanced

understanding of environmental issues and the need to develop in a sustainable manner.

b) Domesticate and implement multilateral environmental agreements for the benefit of all people

(originally output 1.2.2 enhanced coordination by NEMA of environmental management activities

of other lead agencies; and

c) Build and strengthen NEMA’s capacity to undertake its mandate (originally output 1.2.3 a

capacitated NEMA at National and Provincial /county levels effectively and efficiently fulfilling its

mandate.

Some of the activities that have been undertaken in attaining the above objectives include supporting the

decentralization of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process. Another activity is seeking to

enhance the capacity of the EIA reviewers. The outcome of these activities has been improvement in the

quality of reports submitted to NEMA, and reduced business costs for proponents.

Other activities to aid in attaining the objectives are:

a) Education on sustainable development through which they have established nine (9) Regional

Centres of Expertise.

b) Establishment of green points at their regional offices with the aim of decentralization their

advisory role. These centres are constructed to act as exhibition areas that provide the locals

with an opportunity for sharing innovations and also create opportunities to partners with the

private sector.

c) Training communities over climate change principles and clean development mechanism with

the aim of empowering the communities to develop interventions that can be funded.

d) Capacity building on programmes for specific target groups and lead agencies

It is NEMA’s view that the concept of green economy needs to be demystified and given a Kenyan context

as well as defining the parameters of the interventions within the NRMP. This would aid in development

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of green economy programmes and identification of opportunities that can be used topromote the

transition into a green economy. With the current diverse interpretation of the concept, it presents a

challenge for the NRMP to identify areas where the various institutions can build synergies and encourage

partnership.

In addition there is need for an enabling policy framework that would support the transition towards a

green economy. This would require financial support at both the national and county governments. Thus

the two government levels need to prioritize green economy within their budgetary planning.

Furthermore, there is need to for removing or at least making it easier for the private sector to access

licenses and permits which usually contribute to the bureaucracy that make it unattractive for investors. In

order to even promote incentives to attract investors within the devolved system, NEMA needs to

decentralize licensing and issuance of permits to the county level.

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES (MEMR)

he MEMR has 3 main objectives that would

contribute to the realization of the overall

objective of the NRMP. These are:

incorporating a Green Growth Policy within the

MEMR Policy framework; implementing

environmental education through awareness

strategies & pilot projects; and supporting climate

change initiatives through capacity building.

Some critical outputs have been generated in the

pursuit of these objectives. One such output is the

incorporation of green economy in the draft national environment policy. It would also be captured in the

on-going review of the Environment Management and Coordination Act, which seeks to harmonize the

law with the new ‘green’ Constitution.

In addition to the establishment of a Task Force aimed at identifying the opportunities presented by the

Constitution, the Ministry has identified innovative mechanisms of promoting the transition towards a

green economy to create eco-centres at the county level which would provide a platform aimed at

demonstrating the implementation of the green economy initiative.

This would create awareness at the local level and help identify technologies that are easily accessible to

the people. In addition, they aim to engage the youth in promoting the concept of the green economy

through the introduction of ‘Green Schools Programme’ in all the counties and its aimed at influencing

the behaviour change which is critical in making the transition into a green economy.

But the Ministry has faced some challenges in implementing NRMP. These include:

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a) Lack of coordinated approach within the programme that would create an environment suitable

to enhance synergies and collaboration among partners.

b) Lack of a well-developed monitoring and evaluation framework adhered to by all partners. This

creates an impasse in trying to review the progress in order to readjust some parameters or

indicators that would enhance the achievement of the set objectives.

c) Some of the areas the partners are required to work on being so broad and complex. A good

example is climate change.

d) Lack of a platform for planning as a team makes it difficult to achieve substantive results.

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

he Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is charged

with the function of coordination and supervision

of Government ministries. Environment and

climate change are two key sectors that are coordinated

by the OPM. An Environment and Climate Change Unit

(ECCU) has been established under the Policy

Coordination Department which has beenplaying the

role of implementing the initiatives under the NRMP.

Some of the initiatives undertaken by the OPM through

the ECCU aimed at promoting Green Economy under the

NRMP are:-

a) Strategic engagement with the private sector with the aim of catalysing the environment for

public-private partnerships so as to provide green products in the markets for the consumers.

b) Resource mobilization aimed at supporting green initiatives.

c) Developing a marshal plan to operationalize the green economy in Kenya. This plan aims at

identification of the key sectors and areas of opportunities that can be used to promote the green

economy. It is expected to aid the private sector in the identification of the role they can play in

promoting the transition to a green economy since it will clearly highlight the sectors that are key

in this initiative.

d) Establishment of an umbrella coordination unit specifically on green economy and some of the

initial activities of this unit will be to undertake a massive awareness creation and dissemination of

the information on the green economy as well as undertake to develop a database of all the

green initiatives in Kenya.

e) Undertaking a national initiative dubbed Green Kenya Initiative (GKI). It targets to have some 7.6

billion trees planted over the next 10 years and it also intends to establish a well-managed

community-based Green Belt Bio Carbon zone of more than a million trees in 47 counties.

Other innovative initiatives being implemented by the OPM are the development of green assessment

and monitoring tools, establishment of a one-stop shop model with the concept of a ‘green museum’

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aimed at providing a platform for exhibiting green initiative and lastly, establish an initiative aimed at

rewarding green champions within various sectors such as the private sector as well as policy champions.

Some of the challenges experiences by the OPM in the process of implementing the NRMP have been: a)

threats posed by climate change in promoting the green economy; b) lack of clear policy linkages and

framework for promoting green economy initiatives; c) the lack of a coordination organ for the

implementation of Green Economy initiatives given that an ad hoc approach provides challenges in

monitoring and evaluating their impact in the country; d) poverty provides another obstacle that stands in

the path of the realization of green economy.

Key lessons learned in implementing the NRMP that are relevant to the realization of its objectives that

the OPM will pay attention to are, first, advocating for the removal of some policy barriers to the green

economy, especially the fiscal policies both at the international and national level. Secondly, in

establishing a sound policy framework for promoting a green economy, there is the need to harmonize or

review some of the existing policies that hamper the green economy.

In most cases, the policies that would be used as entry points to promoting the green economy are

conflicting thus the need for harmonization. Thirdly, with the huge financial demand for the transition into

a green economy, there is an urgent need for prioritization of budgetary allocation in addition to the need

for reallocation of resources to areas that would stimulate the transition to a green economy.

The forums underscored the fact that to aid in promoting green economy in the country, there is need to

not only focus on high-end energy projects but also on energy projects that will benefit the majority of

the local population. This is due to the fact that majority of the population which is the rural poor depend

directly on the environment and natural resources e.g. clean cook stoves or solar lanterns that provides an

alternative.

MINISTRY OF NORTHERN KENYA AND ARID LANDS

reated in 2008, the MDKOAL was established

with the mission to provide policy direction

and leadership in planning, implementation

and coordination of development in northern Kenya

and other arid lands to address the multiple

challenges facing the region.

Through the aid from Danida through the NRMP, they

have been able to develop a Medium Term ASAL

Programme (MTAP) which intends to assist the

Ministry meet some of its mandates and contribute to

poverty reduction.

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The programme within the Ministry has identified at least four (4) objectives that would ensure the best

delivery of the NRMP goal, these are, a) To upscale appropriate green technologies in the ASALs; b) To

enhance capacity of communities to uptake green technologies; c) To update NRM Plans in line with the

new Constitution; and d) To mainstream green growth in MTAP.

To aid in realization of the objective, the programme has set to undertake several initiatives for 3 years

starting 2011, these are:-

a) Support to county Level NRM planning processes

b) Testing of existing devolved NRM planning Model

c) Support for outsourcing data and information needed for county level planning and decision

making

d) Support to community led planning and investments

e) Support to LAPSSET Corridor

f) Support Public-Private Partnerships

Some of the innovative interventions being implemented by the Ministry aimed at promoting a green

economy are the establishment of Northern Kenya Investment Fund – critical for promoting GE initiatives

in the ASALs. It is aimed at providing incentives to attract the private sector in the ASALs. In addition,

given the adverse impacts of climate change in this region hence affecting their livelihood, the Ministry is

undertaking a pilot project aimed at integrating climate change into the local planning.

Despite being able to implement some of the

activities planned with some tangible outcomes

and achievements, there are several challenges that

have been experienced by the Ministry some of

which are, first, there have been inadequate data

and information regarding the ASAL areas and this

will be critical for the county planning and

streamlining GE in their development processes.

Secondly, weak presence of the private sector in

the ASAL area either due to lack of incentives or

infrastructure that would attract investment. Thirdly, the pastoralism way of life is often mis-

conceptualized with most initiatives aimed at altering their lifestyle. Coupled with this, is the limited

livelihood diversification options for the pastoralists hence a challenge in development of innovative

interventions for promoting green economy. Lastly, there is lack of adequate basic infrastructure which is

fundamental to ensure fast-tracking of implementation of GE in the ASALs by opening them up for

investments.

To reverse the current trend of marginalization of the ASALs and open these areas up and tap into the

huge potential of green economy initiatives that can be initiated, the Ministry identified several


opportunities that can be implemented within the devolved system of governance, these are, first,

rationalization of Ministries to be compliant with the new Constitution may at least aid in mainstreaming

the ASALs into the key Ministries.

Secondly, the Devolved Government Bill (2012) provides for plenty of opportunities to make legal

provisions for certain fundamental key issues necessary in addressing the challenges faced in the ASALs,

these are, county government which will have a huge impact in a region that has largely been

marginalized under the centralized government regime, institutionalization of the County planning unit

aimed at enhancing participatory planning among other provisions.

Finally, the Forum underscored the need to address at least the following two (2) critical gaps in order to

promote a green economy, these are, first, addressing the resource based conflicts that are common in

the ASALs due to insecure land tenure systems thus a threat to investment due to lack of stability to

attract the private sector. There is accordingly a need to develop mechanisms to encourage community

based risk reduction. Secondly, the need to identify and showcase the best practices within the ASALs is

necessary for popularizing green economy and increasing uptake of such initiatives.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND (CDTF)

stablished in 1996 by the Government of

Kenya (GoK) and the European Union (EU),

the CDTF main goal is to support community

efforts aimed at alleviating poverty through

sustainable community-based initiatives. It has

several key areas of focus that are all aimed at

promoting the green economy in Kenya.

So far CDTF has managed to support at least 97

projects focusing on environmental conservation

and poverty reduction which are mainstreaming

aspects of climate change. Fourteen (14) of these projects cover fast start climate change & renewable

energy. These initiatives have exhibited positive outcomes necessary for promoting green economy in

Kenya, and some of the outcomes are; strengthening community institutions, formulation of county

networks for purposes of providing a platform for sharing the best practises and opened discussions with

the private sector with a view to developing partnerships aimed at enhancing conservation benefits to the

local communities by sharing the best practices.

Despite facing some programmatic, technical, policy and capacity challenges in implementing the NRM

programme, there are some key opportunities presented within the devolved system of governance

which, coupled with the lessons learned, will be critical for the success of the programme. These are:

adoption of an ecosystem approach will encourage inter-county learning for the beneficiaries;

Opportunities to develop excellent markets among counties and also encourage competition for purposes

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of improving quality; (Use of joint community resource persons); Participate in networks and learning

experiences etc.

Participants identified the potential threat posed by the lack of a benefit-sharing framework that ensures

the locals benefits from initiatives that aim to promote the conservation of natural ecosystems like forests,

especially initiatives such as Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) as

well as the development of the Forest Management Plans. To ensure sustainability of all the initiatives

aimed at promoting a green economy, there is need to ensure that it promotes social equity in as much as

it may be aimed at promoting environmental protection. Therefore, there is need to develop the REDD

safeguards that would ensure environmental and social protection for long term success of activities from

REDD.

MESPT /AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BD was established to assist agricultural producers

in raising their productivity with in order to

increase the income levels and output of most

local communities.

It engages several stakeholders in the process of

implementing its initiatives, these are, individual or a

group of farmers and the private sector. ABD identified

three (3) main objectives that would aid in attaining the

goal of the NRM programme which are:

a) Business opportunities, value chains and lending

instruments developed for water resources, renewable energy, integrated pest management (IPM)

and other NRM services;

b) Micro and small enterprise are operational to support implementation of NRM investments and

services provisions;

c) Incentive structures based on innovative fiscal and financial instruments to promote renewable

energy and other NRM business opportunities are identified/developed and forwarded to

relevant Government agencies.

ABD has undertaken several activities aimed at promoting green growth that benefits the local

communities with some to be implemented in the remaining project period. In the process, some of the

outputs/achievements/synergies they have experienced are 5 NRM credit lines established in commercial

banks/MFI to support loans for NRM investments for SME’s; In collaboration with MTAP, 3 major Growth

Points surveys and recommendations with focus on PPP were carried out in Garissa, Tana and Kilifi

Counties; and 69 Private Service Providers trained and received certificates in proper IPM service.

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However, the implementation has not been without challenges. Some of the critical challenges that are

hampering the implementation of the sub-component are like; impacts of climate change, understanding

the concept of Green Growth/Economy and poor utilization of limited resources such as water. Some of

the key lessons learnt during the implementation are; i) proper value chain analysis of a commodity is a

must before any intervention; ii) Interventions/support based on rain-fed agriculture is risky due to

impacts of climate change; iii) To aid in transferring technology, a Built-Operate- Transfer model can be

an option in promoting new technology in a specific area.

Some of the outstanding opportunities identified by ABD to aid in the implementation of the NRMP

within the devolved system of government are, i) Promotion of the NRM Models of financial institutions;

ii) Synergies with MTAP (Tana-Garissa); iii) Devolved funds at the county e.g. a model similar to the

Constituency Development Fund (CDF); iv) Project supported by CDTF.


TOWARDS A COMMON NRMP APPROACH TO

PROMOTING GREEN ECONOMY AT COUNTY LEVEL

o help shape the implementation of the

NRMP, the forum constituted 3 working

groups to review progress towards

achieving the set goal. Each working group had

balanced representation of all stakeholders

representing different components of the

programme.

Each working group was tasked to:

a) Identify the weaknesses/challenges

affecting the implementation of the NRMP and make recommendation on actions required to

deal with the challenges identified.

b) Recommend a green economy objective(s) and activities for the NRM Programme in the context

of a devolved governance system.

The Table Below is a Summary of the Discussions from the three (3) working groups:

WEAKNESSES/CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE NRMP

Challenge/Weakness Actions Required

1. Lack of coordination-harmonization resulting

into a disjointed approach to the same goal.

2. Lack of knowledge management - there is

not platform to share information

3. Lack of transparency/visibility - PR

4. Inadequate participation by youth and

marginalized communities

5. Complexity of programming for youth

friendly green initiatives

6. Scarcity of green work/jobs

7. Lack of communication strategy

8. Lack of financial consolidation by the

partners – identify common entry point to

leverage existing resources

1. Need for NRMP coordination mechanism

2. Sharing of work plans – need for programme

committee below PS level (sub-task force)

3. Include coordination activities as part of

reporting requirement

4. Joint collaborative frameworks among sectors

and at county level (working groups)

5. Assessment of sector activities to develop

project mapping.

6. Development of M&E frameworks.

7. Development of communication strategies.

8. Facilitate review of policy issues and laws to

support green economy.

9. Develop institutional framework for

implementation at county level.

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SPECIFIC GREEN ECONOMY OBJECTIVE FOR NRMP IN A DEVOLVED SYSTEM FOR YEAR 2012/2013

GROUPS Recommended Objectives

Group A

To ensure that the green economy is effectively

integrated in county planning and management to

promote Sustainable Development

Group B

Promote Sustainable economic development and

equity at the county level

Group C Promoting integration of the Green Economy at the

County Level for Sustainable Development

ACTIONS REQUIRED REALIZE THE OBJECTIVES

1. Encourage PPP at county level

2. Document best practice and disseminate

3. Harmonize human resource, natural resources and positive virtues for one and all

4. Develop better forecasting based on baseline data on green growth

5. Gain understanding of resource availability at the country level – document needs and gaps

6. Merge data from forecast with the needs/gap analysis to distribute resources

7. Map and profile different projects and identify location of activities

8. Empower communities to promote green economy

9. Engagement with communities in implementation of green economic activities


BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE REALIZATION OF NRMP

FOCUS ON GREEN ECONOMYAT THE COUNTY LEVEL

PARTNERS’ PRESENTATIONS ON OBJECTIVES, FOCAL AREAS AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2012/13

he forum also gave an opportunity to

each implementing partner to discuss and

figure out a strategic green economy

objective, focal areas of work where this

objective could be pursued and the key activities

it would engage in over the 2012/13 financial

year.

The results were presented and discussed in

plenary. Each implementing partner was tasked

to finalize these and encouraged to integrate

them into their respective work plans. The presentations made to plenary by each implementing partner

were as follows:-

MINISTRY OF NORTHERN KENYA AND ARID LANDS

OBJECTIVE

To facilitate the county governments to incorporate green economy in their planning

FOCAL AREAS

a) Planning

b) Resource mobilization (implementation)

c) Monitoring

ACTIVITIES

a) Technical assistance to county planning unit.

b) Facilitate county planning units to undertake county integrated development plans.

c) Facilitate development financial resource mobilization strategy for green economy investments.

d) Development of GIS web-based system and program activities

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND (CDTF)

OBJECTIVE

To promote sustainable natural resource management at the county level through ‘Civil society

organizationsand local communities, private sector and relevant government agencies with a focus on

green economic growth for poverty alleviation

FOCAL AREAS

a) Natural resources management

b) Livelihoods improvement

c) Capacity development

ACTIVITIES

a) Natural resources management

Baseline surveys and mapping – existing initiatives

Mainstreaming climate change and renewable energy at County level initiatives

Promote initiatives that support NRM for poverty alleviation

b) Livelihoods improvement

Supporting nature based enterprises

Mapping of relevant private sector actors

Undertake business plans for identified initiatives

c) Capacity development

Undertake organizational capacity assessment for all the beneficiaries, partners, and government

agencies

Undertake organizational development in line with OCA

d) Activities with other partners

to enhance synergy – Agriculture Business Development (ABD) in fruit processing for value

addition/agribusiness

Renewable Energy – Biogas – linking with Kenya National Domestic Biogas Programme (KENDBIP)

– in promotion of biogas energy – training of artisans.

OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

OBJECTIVE

Catalyse green growth activities in each county in the context of coordination and supervision of

government functions as per the mandate of the Office of the Prime Minister.


FOCUS AREAS

a) Address emerging green growth issues through effective coordination

b) Green growth policy harmonization

c) Greening Kenya Initiative

ACTIVITIES

a) Enhancing the sustainable management deltas ecosystems in the context of green growth

b) Convening green growth hearings at county levels

c) Undertake pilot demonstrations of green technologies and build the capacity of green champions at

county level

d) Raise the profile green economy at county level

e) Identify policy gaps with a view to harmonize them for effective green growth diffusion at county

levels

ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER PARTNERS

a) Activity a: to be undertaken with NEMA & MEMR

b) Activities b & e: To be undertaken with MEMR

c) Activity c: To be undertaken with CDTF & private sector

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (ABD)

OBJECTIVE

To have 40 private service providers offering services that support green economy in 8 Counties.

FOCUS AREAS

a) Renewable energy and energy efficiency.

b) Compliance and certifications (Global Gap, Organic)

c) Irrigation efficiency.

ACTIVITIES

a) Renewable energy;

b) Scoping audits.

c) Installation and improvement of systems.

d) Irrigation.

e) Water assessment and water surveys.

f) Installation of water efficient irrigation systems.

g) Standards and certifications:

h) Training of producers and SMEs.

i) Implementation and Certification.


j) Financial models and loan products


a) CDTF in processing in ABD selected V.C.

b) NEMA Scooping Audits.

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES (MEMR)

OBJECTIVE

To identify areas for green investment and policy reform for sustainable development at county level

FOCUS AREAS

a) Carryout a consultative green economy scoping study at county level

b) Develop a national strategy for green economy

c) Develop a national policy framework to guide implementation at county level for green economy

ACTIVITIES

Focus Area 1

a) Identify and document green growth activities and opportunities at county level;

b) Document ten (10) success stories from different counties;

Focus Area 2

a) Carry out consultative county w/shops & retreats;

b) Benchmark & carry out Twinning activities in Denmark for implementation;

c) Develop a communication strategy on green economy

Focus Area 3

a) Develop a national green strategy involving all stakeholders

b) Constitute and facilitate Inter-Ministerial steering committee to coordinate activities in the country


a) Document ten (10) success stories from different counties (CDTF & Private Sector)

b) Carry out consultative county w/shops & retreats (NEMA, MODNKOAL)

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA)

OBJECTIVES

Enhancing the right to a clean and healthy environment through coordination and supervision of lead

agencies and stakeholders for sustainable green growth at County level


FOCUS AREAS

a) Act to protect, conserve and improve quality of air, water, land and biodiversity (originally output1.2.1

enhanced understanding of environmental issues and the need to develop in a sustainable manner)

b) Domesticate and implement multilateral environmental agreements for the benefit of all people

(originally output 1.2.2 enhanced coordination by NEMA of environmental management activities of

other lead agencies)

c) Build and strengthen NEMA’s capacity to undertake its mandate (originally output 1.2.3 a capacitated

NEMA at National and Provincial /county levels effectively and efficiently fulfilling its mandate)

ACTIVITIES

Focus Area 1

a) County plans incorporating green economy concepts

b) Mainstream SEA at county level

c) Strengthen County Environment Committees

d) Upscale compliance & Enforcement activities at County level

Focus Area 2

a) Outreach strategy

b) Support development of regulations, codes, guidelines and by-laws

Focus Area 3

a) Capacity building

b) Support NEMA’s capacity to provide advisory services to entities engaged in NRM and environmental

protection at County level


a) Green Economy Web Based landscape

b) Enhance the joint M&E framework with CDTF on green economy initiatives.


THE ROAD AHEAD

he forum was useful and timely, coming as it

did in the eve of the Rio+20 Conference and in

the course of implementing Kenya’s new

Constitution. It underscored the need for the NRMP to

position itself to address one of the most important

concepts in today’s development discourse.

Pursuing a green economy in local development

planning could provide an important avenue for

achieving sustainable development and poverty

alleviation. This would require cooperation of all concerned stakeholders and effective partnerships. It

would also call for innovative incentives to encourage the private sector to make meaningful contribution

towards achieving a green economy.

Properly implemented, green economy could promote sustained economic growth, foster innovation and

provide employment opportunities and benefits. It is an idea with concrete connotations for managing

natural resources. It can also enhance the welfare of indigenous peoples and vulnerable communities such

as those who live in the ASALs that form the largest part of Kenya’s territory. This would require a good

understanding of the value chains and the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the local contexts.

Virtually all sectors provide opportunities for pursuing green economy in county development planning.

These include forestry, agriculture, water, transport and animal husbandry, among others. The new

Constitution provides an important anchor for fostering green economy at county level. But county

governments would need to carefully legislate and develop policies that encourage individuals, private

sector and communities to play their important roles towards transition to a green economy in Kenya.

Strong partnerships, networks and experience sharing at all levels could help government agencies,

implementing partners and counties to learn from one another in identifying appropriate approaches and

practices for promoting green economy. This would take some learning, education and awareness

creation. Thus it is important for the government to initiate programmes to build capacity towards

understanding of green economy in Kenya. It is imperative for NRMP implementing partners to work with

each other to promote green economy in local sustainable development planning in Kenya.

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ANNEXES


ANNEX I: PROGRAMME

DAY 1: 22 March 2012

8:30-9:00 ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

9:00-10:00 Welcome and Introductions

Rd. Alice Kaudia, Environment Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Mineral

Resources (MEMR)

H.E. Geert Aagaard Andersen, Ambassador and Chief of Mission, Royal Danish

Embassy

10:00-11:00 Green Economy, Rio+ 20 and Sustainable Development in a Devolved Governance

System in Kenya

Presenter: Benson Owuor Ochieng, Director, ILEG

11:00-11:30 HEALTH BREAK

11:30-12:30 Partnerships and Options for Promoting a Green Economy at County Level in Kenya

Presenter: Yasuo Konishi, Managing Director, Global Development Solutions, LLC (GDS)

12:30-13:30 Incentivizing the Private Sector and its Role in Delivering a Green Economy in a

Devolved Governance system in Kenya

Presenter: Suresh Patel, Managing Director, Kridha; Chairman, Environment Committee,

Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)

13:30-14:30 LUNCH

14:30-16:30 CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED WORKING WITH GREEN ECONOMY

14:30 Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources

14:50 National Environment Management Authority

15:10 Office of the Prime Minister

15:30 Discussion

16:30-16:45 WRAP UP THE DAY


DAY 2: 23 March 2012

8:30-9:00 TEA AND COFEE

9:00-9:15 RECAP DAY 1

9:15-11:15 CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED WORKING WITH GREEN ECONOMY

9:15 Ministry of Northern Kenya and Arid Lands

9:35 Community Development Trust Fund

9:55 Agricultural Business Development/NRMP

10:15 Discussion

11:15-11:30 HEALTH BREAK

11:30-13:00 TOWARDS A COMMON NRMP APPROACH TO PROMOTING GREEN GROWTH AT

COUNTY LEVEL

11:30 Group Discussions* (mixed groups)

12:30 Formulation of Common Approach FY 2012/13

13:00-14:00 LUNCH

14:00 Component Discussions and Formulation of Green Growth Outputs FY 2012/13*

14:45 Presentation and Discussion of Component Green Growth Outputs FY 2012/13

15:15-15:30 CONCLUDING REMARKS


ANNEX II: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

1. Catherine Kagumo

Tough Stuff International

Email:[email protected]

Mobile: 0721-331453

2. Alex Alusa

Climate Change Coordinator

Office of the Prime Minister

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 0722-526004

3. Dr. Joseph Siror

Director

NESC


Mobile: 0722-847145

4. Naftali Mwaura

Media

Africa News Service


Mobile:0723-629177

5. Ola Altera

Country Rep

UNIDO


Mobile:

6. Thomas Ochieng’

Reporter

ATP


Mobile:

7. Dr. Virinder Sharma

Climate Change Advisor

DFID Kenya & Somalia


Mobile: 0733-607600

8. Salome Machua

D/Director

NEMA


Mobile: 0722-212644

9. Patrick Thimba

CEO

Africa Bio Products Ltd


Mobile: 0722-710526

10. Eric Deche

Principal Education Officer

NEMA


Mobile:0726-069351

11. Jacqueline Marita

CCCM

NEMA


Mobile: 0722-725121

12. Joseph Tuikong

Programme Officer

NEMA


Mobile: 0722-510538

13. Mohammed Halakhe

Programme Manager

MDNKOAL


Mobile: 0721-670166

14. Larseo S. D

Advisor

MDKNOAL


Mobile:0722-715972

15. Naomi Mathenge

Policy Analyst

KIPPRA


Mobile: 0727-243523

16. Peter Odhego

Climate Change Specialist

OPM


Mobile: 0722-984992

mailto:[email protected]

















17. Steve Muhanji

Policy Officer

MEMR


Mobile: 0700-059797

18. Moses Kariuki

PCO

MEMR


Mobile: 0733-407655

19. Eliud Muchenda

PPCO

MEMR


Mobile: 0727-477943

20. Dan Maangi

Technical Officer

MEMR


Mobile:0721-245822

21. Collins Ondiek

Biogas Engineer

KENDBIP


Mobile: 0723-761514

22. Moses Jaoko

Policy and Advocacy Officer

Kenya Youth Network for Rio +20 &

Beyond


Mobile: 0722-817230

23. Millicent Kabara

SNR Economist

MEMR


Mobile: 0720-222807

24. Henry Ochieng’

Programme Officer

KARA


Mobile: 0725-9834445

25. Priscilla Gathiga

Regional Manager

MESPT-ABD


Mobile: 0720-467271

26. Suresh Patel

KAM/KEPSA


Mobile: 0725-249249

27. Valentine Lela

DEO (Environment)

NEMA


Mobile: 0722-985326

28. Esther Ndwiga

Teacher

M.O.E


Mobile: 0723-153941

29. Elizabeth Mulinge

Farmer

MESPT-ABD

Email:

Mobile: 0789-949883

30. Anne Angwenyi

Programme Officer

Danish Embassy


Mobile: 0710-607385

31. Pauline Ikumi

Technical Officer

CDTF


Mobile: 0722-168977

32. Collins Odote

Director

ILEG


Mobile: 0733-712842
















33. Chihenyo Kang’ara

Programme Officer

Danish Embassy


Mobile: 0715-958951

34. A. M Farah

Managing Officer

MDOKNOAL


Mobile: 0721-443324

35. Rose Artire Sirahi

Consultant

CDTF


Mobile: 0722-317499

36. Elijah Mujuri

Consultant

CDTF


Mobile: 0733-226383

37. David Ong’are

Deputy Director

NEMA


Mobile: 0722-849420

38. Marie P. Haug

First secretary

Danish Embassy


Mobile: 0700-918702

39. Peter Muthigani

NRM Consultants

ABD/NRMP


Mobile : 0733-613388

40. Moffat Wajiru

Photographer-ILEG


Mobile : 0724-431898

41. Zacharia Muga

NRM Officer

MESPT


Mobile : 0722-997861

42. Genya Nyau

District Coordinator

ABD/NRM


Mobile: 0727-534898

43. Asger Hallberg Borg

Programme Officer

Danish Embassy


Mobile: 0700-418403

44. John A. Awooth

OPM


Mobile:0725-951281

45. Leah Ngige

Librarian

NEMA


Mobile : 0729-0809924

46. BjarnChristern

Advisor

ABD/NRMP


Mobile: 0723-277200

47. VitalisWafula

District Coordinator

ABD/ MESPT


Mobile:

48. K.N.Ondimu

Prof; Dean of faculty

Egerton University


Mobile: 0722-602132


















49. Planner Isaiah Kyengo

Field operation Coordinator

NEMA


Mobile: 0721-302101

50. Elijah M. Mutungi

Technical Officer

CDTF

Email : [email protected]

Mobile: 0723-044988

51. Joseph Ruhiu

Programme Manager

CDTF


Mobile: 0722-325019

52. Michael Makokha

Director Climate Change

MENR


Mobile: 0722-328563

53. KimaniJ.N .

NRMP

Focal Point MEMR


Mobile: 0722-31389

54. Stephen Njoka

Provincial Director of Environment

Eastern-NEMA


Mobile: 0722-399561

55. Cliff Owiti

Administrator Officer

Kenya renewable Energy Association


Mobile:0715-116738

56. Isabellah Masinde

Technical Advisor

MENR


Mobile: 0711-0133871

57. QuiriaWallo

Implementer Partner

Taita Biogas

Email:

Mobile: 0717-693524

58. Solomon Kihiu

PDE Nyanza

NEMA


Mobile: 0720-341574

59. Yasou Konishi

Speaker

GDT


Mobile:0703-9321341

60. Wilfred Osumo

SRO For PDE Coast


Mobile: 0712-371180

61. Gathogo Victor

Environmental expert/ CP

Kenya National Cleaners Production Center(

KNCPC)


Mobile: 0725-899898

62. Geert Aagaard Anderson

Ambassador of Denmark

Danish Embassy

63. Geophrey Sikei

Policy Analyst

KIPPRA/EFD


Mobile: 0721-171586

64. Jechonia Kitala

Senior Advisor

SNU Kenya


Mobile : 0733-608091
















65. Felix Kiptum

Project Coordinator

AAP-UNIDO Kenya


Mobile: 0721-216307

66. Patrick Chabeda

ECCS-OPM


Mobile :0720-509445

67. Emilo Chgde

Legal Advisor

ETA


Mobile: 0774-213558

68. Vicky Onderi

Environmental Officer

NEMA


Mobile: 0711-331197

69. Akoko Shibui

Advisor

ETA


Mobile: 0725-394967

70. Oscah Makokha

Chairman

Green Youth Kenya Association


Mobile: 0723-105515

71. Anthony Mwangi

Environmental

NEMA


Mobile:0722648414

72. Felix Mugambi

GD Officer


Mobile: 0723-167985

73. Jane Maina

MD

VERT LTD


Mobile: 0722-749590

74. O. K. Kanari

Valley Farm

Email: kkadv.com

Mobile: 0722-674823

75. Dr. M. Winja

MD

Winja& Partners


Mobile: 0726-072941

76. Betty Nzioka

Ag. Director/pp

NEMA


Mobile: 0721-364039

77. Charles Muchunku

Chairman

Kenya Renewable Energy Association


Mobile: 0720-318053

78. Joachim Tamaro Makori

Consultant, Green Kenya Consortium


Mobile: 0723-527558

79. Haronoichea

Kenya Youth Network for Rio+20& Beyond

80. Naoto Shibui

Director ETALtd


Mobile: 0721-49159















81. Bernard Ogembo

NEMA


Mobile: 0720-4970022

82. Robert Ominde

Policy Analyst OPM


Mobile: 0722-866535

83. Obae A. Silas

Strathmore University


Mobile: 0724-547612

84. ShieniKoiyet

SNR REAO – NEMA


Mobile: 0722-946846

85. Francis Kahihu

Capacity Development Manager

Act!


Mobile: 0721655096

86. Wabwire Joan

ProgrammeManager

K.O.E.E


Mobile:0700-008961

87. Agnes Yoteri

SAS-MENR


Mobile:0722583729

88. Mary Tiges

SAS-MENR

89. Edna Adhiambo

Intern-ECCU


Mobile:0733-597984

90. Dr. Ayub Macharia

Ag Director General

NEMA


Mobile: 0722-728572

91. Obae Eric

Student USIU


Mobile: 0712-654026

92. Dan Kithiji

SAD/PP&SI

MEMR


Mobile:0729-461664

93. Cyrus Mageria

AD/MERS-MEMR


Mobile: 0727-460589

94. Rhodha Gakoru

Policy Analyst

KIPPRA


95. Naomi Mathenge

Policy Analyst

KIPPRA


Mobile: 0727-243523
















Report prepared by:

Institute for Law and Environmental Governance (ILEG)

for

Embassy of Denmark in Nairobi

For further information please contact:

Embassy of Denmark in Nairobi

13 Runda Drive, Runda

P.O. Box 40412-00100

Nairobi, Kenya

www.kenya.um.dk

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http://www.kenya.um.dk/


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