The three day conference held between 16th to 18th June, 2010 at Kenya School of Monetary
Studies was organized by the Department of Physical Planning, which is under the Ministry of
Lands. The conference brought together participants from line Government ministries, State
corporations, civil society, Local Authorities, Regional Development Authorities, Research
Institutions, Development partners and the Universities. The main purpose of the National Conference was to launch the preparation of National Spatial Plan. During the conference, the Department presented the concept paper which provides the roadmap for preparation of NSP, which was ultimately adopted by the stakeholders. Presentations were made by both local and international resource persons, on NSP preparation and issues related to it. A team of planners from Malaysia shared with the stakeholders their experiences in the preparation and implementation of Malaysia National Physical Plan. Other presentations touching on environment, poverty, rangelands, agriculture, Vision 2030 were made. These provided invaluable insights towards preparation of NSP. Stakeholders shared their experiences, probed,
The National Spatial Plan, Kenya
Launch and Conference Report